African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features
This chapter introduces indigenous African goats, exploring their origins of domestication, dispersal and distribution across the African continent. The first two sections provide a general overview (Sects. 5.1 and 5.2). The following three sections (Sects. 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5) are devoted to the hist...
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| author | Okpeku, M. Bemji, M.N. Houaga, I. Fantazi, K. Banda, L.J. Gondwe, T. Chenyambuga, S. Elnahta, S.A. Mthiyane, D.M.N. Belay, S. Dessie, Tadelle Adewumi, T.S. Hanotte, Olivier H. |
| author_browse | Adewumi, T.S. Banda, L.J. Belay, S. Bemji, M.N. Chenyambuga, S. Dessie, Tadelle Elnahta, S.A. Fantazi, K. Gondwe, T. Hanotte, Olivier H. Houaga, I. Mthiyane, D.M.N. Okpeku, M. |
| author_facet | Okpeku, M. Bemji, M.N. Houaga, I. Fantazi, K. Banda, L.J. Gondwe, T. Chenyambuga, S. Elnahta, S.A. Mthiyane, D.M.N. Belay, S. Dessie, Tadelle Adewumi, T.S. Hanotte, Olivier H. |
| author_sort | Okpeku, M. |
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| description | This chapter introduces indigenous African goats, exploring their origins of domestication, dispersal and distribution across the African continent. The first two sections provide a general overview (Sects. 5.1 and 5.2). The following three sections (Sects. 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5) are devoted to the history of domestication, dispersal and distribution, tracing the journey from the centres of domestication to their present-day locations. Section 5.5 focuses on the characterisation of available genetic diversity, categorising goats into three major groups: indigenous, exotic and composite breeds. Each subsection examines the origin, distribution, classification, physical characteristics, adaptive characteristics and production characteristics of named breeds. Section 5.6 discusses the characterisation of genetic diversity in African goats. It highlights the role of modern molecular markers in the characterisation of genetic diversity and the utilisation of known gene regions to understand adaptation, physiology and production functions in goats. Section 5.7 presents an overview of indigenous knowledge on the utilisation of various goat products. The chapter concludes with a future outlook (Sect. 5.8) on African goat genetic resources, utilisation and potential conservation strategies for the present and future. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1775252025-12-08T10:06:44Z African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features Okpeku, M. Bemji, M.N. Houaga, I. Fantazi, K. Banda, L.J. Gondwe, T. Chenyambuga, S. Elnahta, S.A. Mthiyane, D.M.N. Belay, S. Dessie, Tadelle Adewumi, T.S. Hanotte, Olivier H. genetics goats small ruminants This chapter introduces indigenous African goats, exploring their origins of domestication, dispersal and distribution across the African continent. The first two sections provide a general overview (Sects. 5.1 and 5.2). The following three sections (Sects. 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5) are devoted to the history of domestication, dispersal and distribution, tracing the journey from the centres of domestication to their present-day locations. Section 5.5 focuses on the characterisation of available genetic diversity, categorising goats into three major groups: indigenous, exotic and composite breeds. Each subsection examines the origin, distribution, classification, physical characteristics, adaptive characteristics and production characteristics of named breeds. Section 5.6 discusses the characterisation of genetic diversity in African goats. It highlights the role of modern molecular markers in the characterisation of genetic diversity and the utilisation of known gene regions to understand adaptation, physiology and production functions in goats. Section 5.7 presents an overview of indigenous knowledge on the utilisation of various goat products. The chapter concludes with a future outlook (Sect. 5.8) on African goat genetic resources, utilisation and potential conservation strategies for the present and future. 2025-11-01 2025-11-04T06:55:40Z 2025-11-04T06:55:40Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177525 en Open Access application/pdf Springer Okpeku, M., Bemji, M.N., Houaga, I., Fantazi, K., Banda, L.J., Gondwe, T., Chenyambuga, S., Elnahta, S.A., Mthiyane, D.M.N., Belay, S., Dessie, T., Adewumi, T.S. and Hanotte, O. 2025. African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features. IN: Ibeagha-Awemu, E.M., Peters, S.O., Djikeng, A. and Rege, J.E.O. (eds), African livestock genetic resources and sustainable breeding strategies: Unlocking a treasure trove and guide for improved productivity. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 185–238. |
| spellingShingle | genetics goats small ruminants Okpeku, M. Bemji, M.N. Houaga, I. Fantazi, K. Banda, L.J. Gondwe, T. Chenyambuga, S. Elnahta, S.A. Mthiyane, D.M.N. Belay, S. Dessie, Tadelle Adewumi, T.S. Hanotte, Olivier H. African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title | African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title_full | African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title_fullStr | African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title_full_unstemmed | African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title_short | African goat genetic resources, diversity and unique features |
| title_sort | african goat genetic resources diversity and unique features |
| topic | genetics goats small ruminants |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177525 |
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