Sheep production in the humid zone of West Africa. II. Growth performance and liveweight of sheep in improved and traditional production systems in Cote d'Ivoire

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Abstract

Presents the growth performance data of mainly indigenous trypanotolerant Djallonke sheep kept under traditional or improved management conditions in the humid south-east of Cote d'Ivoire; and reports that most lamb weights were significantly influenced by birth season.

Citation

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics;108(3):210-219

Authors

  • Armbruster, T.
  • Peters, Kurt J.
  • Metz, T.

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