Current state of knowledge on phenotypic characteristics of indigenous chickens in the tropics
The rearing of indigenous chickens is an integral part of the smallholder farming system in the tropics, where they are kept by the rural poor to fulfil multiple functions. Their special adaptation to environmental stresses and poor husbandry practices has made them the choice of breed for smallhold...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Informa UK Limited
2011
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/10215 |
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