Traditional small ruminant production in the subhumid zone of Nigeria

Review & presents new data on the management, flock structure, fertility, young & adult mortality, birth weight & growth rate and productivity indices of sheep and goats under traditional systems of production in subhumid Nigeria. Includes estimates of sheep & goats numbers, type of breeds and nutri...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Bayer, W.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1986
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50051
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Sumario:Review & presents new data on the management, flock structure, fertility, young & adult mortality, birth weight & growth rate and productivity indices of sheep and goats under traditional systems of production in subhumid Nigeria. Includes estimates of sheep & goats numbers, type of breeds and nutritional status.