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Phenotypic characterization and production performance of local pigs under village settings in the southern highland zone, Tanzania
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Phenotypic characterization and production performance of local pigs under village settings in the southern highland zone, Tanzania
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| Creator |
Mbaga, S.H.
Lymo, C.M. Kifaro, G.C. Lekule, F.P. |
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| Subject |
genetics
animal production phenotypes |
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| Description |
Indigenous pigs in Tanzania are descendants of earlier European introductions. However, a lack of systematic breeding plans, poor husbandry practices, genetic drift and possibly mutation have led to pigs of varied phentypes. A study undertaken in Mbeya region showed that the predominant management system practiced was free ranging and occasionally tethering. The average mature body weights for boars and sows were 57.4 kg and 54 gk, respectively. Coat colour varied, but the predominant colours were white (28%), black and white (24%), and solid black (19.8%). The majority (78%)of pigs had droopy ears and such pigs were found to be significantly (P
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| Date |
2005-04
2016-02-08T09:07:57Z 2016-02-08T09:07:57Z |
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Journal Article
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1014-2339
2076-4022 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70947 https://doi.org/10.1017/S1014233900001991 |
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| Language |
en
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Limited Access
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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Animal Genetic Resources Information Bulletin
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