Preliminary Evaluation of Slaughter Value and Carcass Composition of Indigenous Sheep and Goats from Traditional Production System in Tanzania |
Shija, Dismas S.
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production)
Mtenga, Louis A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production) Kimambo, Abiliza E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production) Laswai, Germana H. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production) Mushi, Daniel E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production) Mgheni, Dynes M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production) Mwilawa, Angello J. (National Livestock Research Institute) Shirima, Eligy J.M. (Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries) Safari, John G. (Institute of Rural Development and Planning) |
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