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The story of cattle in Africa: Why diversity matters

Published

2019

Status

Open Access

Language

en

ILRI Programs

  • Livestock genetics
Book
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108945

Citation

Dessie, T. and Mwai, O. (eds.). 2019. The story of cattle in Africa: Why diversity matters. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI, Republic of Korea: Rural Development Administration and Nairobi, Kenya: AU-IBAR.

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  • Animal breeding
  • cattle
  • genetic resources
  • indigenous breeds
  • knowledge and information
  • livestock
  • research
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Author(s)

  • Dessie, Tadelle
  • Okeyo Mwai, Ally

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