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