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Farmers' breeding practices and traits of economic importance for indigenous chicken in RWANDA.

Tropical animal health and production - 1 Jan 2018

Mahoro J, Muasya T K, Mbuza F, Mbuthia J, Kahi A K

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Data on breeding practices and traits of economic importance for the indigenous chicken (IC) were collected through personal interviews using structured questionnaires and direct observations of chicken management practices. The study was conducted from November 2015 to January 2016 in Rwamagana, Rulindo, Ruhango, Kicukiro and Muhanga districts of Rwanda. Data were collected and analysed through computation of...

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PMID: 28948472
DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1411-8

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