Article
Phenotypic characterization of the Creole goat in the Southern Highlands of Peru: A first step toward the sustainable use of a forgotten zoogenetic resource.
Open veterinary journal - 1 Jun 2025
Sessarego Emmanuel Alexander, Godoy-Padilla David, Mendoza Yolvi Lopez, Cruz-Luis Juancarlos
Abstract excerpt
Background: Five hundred years ago, goats were introduced to Peru, and since then, they have adapted to different climatic conditions, giving rise to the Creole goat, characterized by showing greater rusticity and better quality in both milk and meat than specialized breeds. Aim: This study aimed to describe the phenotype of the Creole goat in the Highlands of Chincha province, Ica. Methods: A total of 146...
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- Animals
- Peru
- Goats
- Female
- Phenotype
