Productivity of traditionally managed small ruminants in an agro-pastoral system in northern Burkina Faso

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Abstract

Reports the results of a 2-year study of indigenous sheep and goats in a traditional management system in Burkina Faso. Defines the production parameters under current levels of management including age at first lambing, age at first kidding, litter sizes, birth interval, weight at specific age, growth and weight.

Citation

Tropical Agriculture;64(3): 163-169

Authors

  • Wilson, R.T.

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