Article
Semen characteristics of indigenous Lusitu boars compared to the Large White pig genotype reared in Zambia.
Open veterinary journal - 1 Jun 2025
Abigaba Rubaijaniza, Mwaanga Edwell S, Sianangama Pharaoh Collins, Nyanga Progress H, Mwenya Wilson N M
Abstract excerpt
Background: Pigs contribute to the livelihoods of traditional pig farmers (TPFs) through meat production and economic gains. However, the production of pigs, particularly genotypes indigenous to Zambia, remains suboptimal, largely due to dominance of the traditional farming practice. To actualize full productivity and contribute to increased pig numbers, the application of artificial insemination (AI) and related...
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- Animals
- Male
- Zambia
- Genotype
- Semen Analysis
- Semen
- Sus scrofa