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Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of indigenous cattle in Gokwe North, Zimbabwe, using multivariate analysis.
Tropical animal health and production - 14 May 2026
Bvirwa Wesly, Mutowo Godfrey, Washaya Soul
Abstract excerpt
Indigenous cattle are central to livelihoods, climate resilience, and cultural systems in semi-arid regions, yet their phenotypic diversity is often insufficiently documented to support effective conservation and sustainable use improvement. The study aimed to classify officially recognized indigenous cattle breeds (Afrikaner, Mashona, and Tuli) based on their phenotypic characteristics. The study animals were...
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