Article
Multivariate characterization of phenotypic traits of five native cattle populations from Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.
Tropical animal health and production - 18 Mar 2021
Zegeye Tsadkan, Belay Gurja, Hanotte Olivier
Abstract excerpt
Abergelle, Arado, Begait, Irob, and Raya are important native cattle populations that are well adapted to the harsh natural conditions in Tigray, Ethiopia. However, little is known about their phenotypic characteristics and inter-population variability. Understanding the phenotypic characteristics is the crucial step in an effort of maintaining genetic diversity and conserving important traits for adaptation. A...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Discriminant Analysis
- Ethiopia
- Female
- Male
- Phenotype
