Evaluation of the productivities of West African dwarf sheep and goats in southwest Nigeria

Working Paper
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byInternational Livestock Centre for Africa

Abstract

Describes results of a study on the productivities of West African Dwarf sheep & goats in the forest & derived savanna zones of southwestern Nigeria, with particular reference the population dynamics; reproductive performance in relation w. litter size, age at first calving, & parturition intervals; birth weight & growth rate; and mortality of animals under study.

Authors

  • Mack, S.D.

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