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Characterization of the village goat production systems in the rural communities of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and North West Provinces of South Africa.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Mar 2017
Mdladla Khanyisile, Dzomba Edgar Farai, Muchadeyi Farai Catherine
Abstract excerpt
Expansion of goat improvement programs requires exploration of the factors that influence the production system and breeding initiatives. Characterization of goat breeds or populations is crucial in providing information on prevalent goat types and their attributes and may suffice as a guideline on conservation, development, and selection for improved productivity. This study investigated the existing village...
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