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Phenotypic characterization of Landim and Pafúri goat populations in Southern Mozambique based on morpho-structural traits and zoometric indices.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Culhe Deiby T, Matola Matilde F, Muatareque Elio, Morrombe Milton P, Manhique Matilde A, Tseu Ramos J, Changule Abílio P, Taela Maria da G, Bila Custódio G, Garcia-Herreros Manuel
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to characterize the morpho-structural traits of indigenous goats reared at the Chobela Research Station located in Chobela neighbourhood, Magude District, southern Mozambique. A total of 137 goats were selected, comprising 77 Landim and 60 Pafúri animals. Qualitative (morphological) traits were assessed through visual inspection and summarized using frequencies and percentages, while quantitative...
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