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Characteristics and trait preferences of West African Dwarf goat keepers in Ghana.

Tropical animal health and production - 9 Jun 2021

Ofori S A, Hagan J K

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A study was conducted to evaluate the characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) goat keepers and their trait preferences as part of a broader phenotypic characterisation work with the aim of providing information for improving the household management, conservation and productivity of the breed in Ghana. A total of 384 respondent households were selected from four agro-ecological zones in the middle belt and...

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PMID: 34106330
DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02781-5

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