Improving small ruminant productivity: Genetic resources

The productive performances of Tswana and Boer goats, and Dorper sheep were investigated. Comparative performance on productivity per ewe/doe and young mortality in pure Tswana and Boer goats and Dorper sheep in Botswana were examined. The local breeds were superior for use in communal areas practis...

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Main Author: Lethola, L.L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1983
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66709
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Summary:The productive performances of Tswana and Boer goats, and Dorper sheep were investigated. Comparative performance on productivity per ewe/doe and young mortality in pure Tswana and Boer goats and Dorper sheep in Botswana were examined. The local breeds were superior for use in communal areas practising non-intensive husbandry.