Indigenous chicken in Ethiopia: Genetic potential and attempts made at improvement
This paper describes the rural poultry production system and the role of scavenging chicken in rural household economy of Ethiopia. Past attempts that have been made to improve the production and productivity of local birds through upgrading (distribution of exotic birds) and crossbreeding in Ethiop...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Informa UK Limited
2000
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4070 |
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