Indigenous African small ruminant strains with potentially high reproductive performance

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Abstract

Reports the reproductive performance of two tropical African strains of goats and sheep with emphasis on prolificacy. Examines age at first parturition, parturition interval, and litter size.

Citation

Small Ruminant Research;2(2):107-117

Authors

  • Wilson, R.T.
  • Murayi, T.

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