Livestock production in central Mali: Environmental factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep

A study undertaken to examine the factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep in an agro-pastoral system in Niono from 1978 to 1984. Considers birth weight & weights to weaning, weights from weaning to maturity, and breeding female post-partum weights. Discusses effects of clim...

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Autor principal: Wilson, R.T.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 1987
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28275
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Sumario:A study undertaken to examine the factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep in an agro-pastoral system in Niono from 1978 to 1984. Considers birth weight & weights to weaning, weights from weaning to maturity, and breeding female post-partum weights. Discusses effects of climate on specific age and sex groups.