Genetic Characterization of Indigenous Goats of Sub-saharan Africa Using Microsatellite DNA Markers |
Chenyambuga, S.W.
(Department of Animal Science and Production, Sokoine University of Agriculture)
Hanotte, O. (International Livestock Research Institute) Hirbo, J. (International Livestock Research Institute) Watts, P.C. (School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool) Kemp, S.J. (School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool) Kifaro, G.C. (Department of Animal Science and Production, Sokoine University of Agriculture) Gwakisa, P.S. (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture) Petersen, P.H. (Department of Animal Science and Health, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University) Rege, J.E.O. (International Livestock Research Institute) |
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