Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique

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dc.creatorMcKinnon, D.
dc.creatorRocha, A.
dc.date1985
dc.date2016-02-08T09:02:45Z
dc.date2016-02-08T09:02:45Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T19:18:08Z
dc.descriptionThe comparative performances of Nguni sheep and Landim goats reared at Chobela Experimental Station are described. G.oats have the better reproductive performance, but both species are rather prolific. Late age at first parturition and long inter-parturition intervals seem to be a result of management, as recent results tend to show considerable improvement in these parameters. Sheep seem to be more seasonally affected than goats related to better periods for mating/lambing. Mortality rates are not as high as could be expected. No significant advantage in growth rate exists for sheep over goats in the early ages. Subjects for future investigation at station level are proposed. As investigations done on station may not reflect the actual situation in the traditional sector it is considered important to launch a programme of research at village level.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/70756
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/176872
dc.languageen
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.subjectsheep
dc.subjectgoats
dc.subjectreproduction
dc.subjectmozambique
dc.subjectmortality
dc.subjectgrowth
dc.subjectage
dc.subjectparturition
dc.subjectanimal performance
dc.subjectweight
dc.titleReproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique
dc.typeConference Paper

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