Participatory definition of breeding objectives for sheep breeds under pastoral systems—the case of Red Maasai and Dorper sheep in Kenya
Crossing local breeds with exotic breeds may be an option for increased livestock productivity. However, there is a risk for endangerment of the local breeds. One such case is in Kenya where the imported Dorper breed is used for crossbreeding with Red Maasai sheep. The aim of this study was to inves...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Published: |
Springer
2016
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72427 |
Similar Items: Participatory definition of breeding objectives for sheep breeds under pastoral systems—the case of Red Maasai and Dorper sheep in Kenya
- Breeding objectives for Red Maasai and Dorper sheep in Kenya—A participatory approach
- Purebreeding of Red Maasai and crossbreeding with Dorper sheep in different environments in Kenya
- Sustainable breeding strategies for the Red Maasai sheep
- Live weight, conformation, carcass traits and economic values of ram lambs of Red Maasai and Dorper sheep and their crosses
- Breeding programme and infrastructure: The case of Red Maasai sheep in Kenya
- A case study on cryopreservation of African sheep semen for the Red Maasai, Dorper breeds and their crosses