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TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
卷 43, 期 7, 页码 1427-1441出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11250-011-9868-3
关键词
Southern Africa; Fat-tailed sheep; Genetic resources; Damara
资金
- Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia (FCT) of the Ministerio da Ciencia, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (MCTES
- Lisbon, Portugal)
Sheep production is one of the most important activities in animal production in tropical regions. Southern Africa (SA) fat-tailed sheep such as the Afrikaner, Namaqua Afrikaner, Nguni, Persian Black Head, Tswana, Pedi, Sabi, and particularly the Damara are important animal genetic resources very well adapted to their harsh home environments. In this review, autochthonous sheep genetic resources of SA are reviewed regarding history and productive performance. A special focus is made to the most internationalized of such breeds: the Damara. The following aspects are reviewed: history, standards, productive performance in SA, and importation to Australia. Finally, a reference is made to the influence of fat-tailed sheep formation of composite breeds such as the Dorper or the Meatmaster.
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