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A survey analysis of indigenous goat production in communal farming systems of Botswana
(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 ...
Applying genomic information for conservation and utilisation of the indigenous Tswana goat of Botswana
(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
(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 ...