A meta-analysis of 84 published reports on goats was conducted to calculate weighted and
unweighted average direct heritability (ha 2), maternal genetic effect (hm 2), common …

This study was carried out to investigate variance components, direct, maternal genetic
parameters, estimated breeding values and factors affecting pre-weaning growth criteria of …

Indigenous goat breeds should be considered as promising genetic resource taking into
account that goats comprise a considerable proportion of livestock and contribute …

ABSTRACT Data on 3,564 Buchi sheep (55 males and 1,296 females; from 1986 to 2010)
maintained at Livestock Experiment Station Jugaitpir District Bahawlpur Punjab, Pakistan …

This is a review paper that looks at opportunities and challenges of using imported livestock
than utilization of local genetic resources such as cattle, sheep, goats, pig and poultry in …

The present study was conducted to investigate the importance of maternal effects on some
body weights and growth traits in Barki sheep. Body weight records and pedigree …

This study explores the economic and ecological importance of goats in Nkayi District,
Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, 1980–2017. It evaluates the significance of goats in …

A meta-analysis of 84 published reports on goats was conducted to calculate weighted and
unweighted average genetic (rg) and phenotypic (rp) correlations for growth, reproduction …

ABSTRACT A detailed diagnosis of the dynamics of smallholder goat farming systems will
guide in any of livelihood intervention programs which takes into account the important …

This is a review paper that focuses on genetic parameters and various environmental factors
affecting weaning weight in animal production. Animal production is affected by both genetic …