Browsing by Author "Visser, C."
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Applying genomic information for conservation and utilisation of the indigenous Tswana goat of Botswana
Monau, P. I.; Visser, C.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Van Marle-Köster, E. (2018)The indigenous Tswana constitutes 71% of the Botswana goat population (Botswana statistics, 2013). It is well adapted to the harsh conditions of the country such as poor nutrition, frequent droughts, high heat, diseases ... -
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of indigenous tswana goats
Monau, P.I.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Visser, C.; Van Marle-Köster, E. (South African Society for Animal Science, 2018-01-01)Tswana goats that were kept in communal systems in three agro-ecological regions in Botswana were characterized according to phenotypic measurements and genotypic data. Objective measurements for 123 goats included bodyweight ... -
A survey analysis of indigenous goat production in communal farming systems of Botswana
Monau, Phetogo; Visser, C.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Van Marle-Köster, E. (SpringerLink, 2017-06-17)A total of 153 communal farmers in four agro-ecological regions of Botswana were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The aims of the survey were to characterise existing communal goat production systems, evaluate ...