Production and reproduction characteristics of South African indigenous goats in communal farming systems

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 34, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2004, Pages 236-239

  Webb, E C ^a   Mamabolo, M J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Communal farming systems; Indigenous goats; Productivity

Indexed keywords

CAPRA HIRCUS;

EID: 21344439330     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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