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A study of goat and sheep production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District

Presents results of an initial survey on sheep & goat production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District in Kenya, describing population structure, animal morphology & production characteristics, with particular reference to age at first parturition, intervals between successive...

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Main Authors: Wilson, R.T., Peacock, C.P., Sayers, A.R.
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1981
Subjects:
semiarid zones
kajiado
masai ethnic group
sheep
goats
farms
animal population
productivity
animal anatomy
age
litter size
reproduction
growth
weight
mortality
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4475
Summary:Presents results of an initial survey on sheep & goat production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District in Kenya, describing population structure, animal morphology & production characteristics, with particular reference to age at first parturition, intervals between successive births, litter size, animal reproduction rate, growth, weight and viability; establishes a series of production indices using these traits. Analyzes effects of sex, parity, birth type, season & flock on all production characteristics and includes survey of management practices.

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