Breeding climate-resilient livestock: The Red Maasai sheep, an indigenous East African breed adaptable to changing climates

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Published on May 2026

byInternational Livestock Research Institute

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Oyieng, E., Sila, W. and Ojango, J.M.K. 2026. Breeding climate-resilient livestock: The Red Maasai sheep, an indigenous East African breed adaptable to changing climates. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

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Oyieng, Edwin P.

animal breeding
climate change
indigenous breeds

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