Characterisation of Semen and Phenotypic Parameters in Relation to Male Goat Fertility
The following are aspects were discussed in this chapter: Domestication of goats – checking on when the goats were first domesticated and for what purposes; Current goat industry - looking on the contribution of goats economically; Conservation of domestic animal diversity - looking on the importanc...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2021
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77822 |
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| Summary: | The following are aspects were discussed in this chapter: Domestication of goats – checking on when the goats were first domesticated and for what purposes; Current goat industry - looking on the contribution of goats economically; Conservation of domestic animal diversity - looking on the importance of conserving indigenous animals since some of them are under threat of extinction; Male goat fertility – discussing male fertility indicators; Characterisation approaches - different approaches to be followed when characterising indigenous species; and Phenotypic and genetic characterisation of indigenous goats. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-78984-708-6 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.99213 |