African livestock breeds are numerous and diverse, and typically well adapted to the harsh
environment conditions under which they perform. They have been used over centuries to …

South Africa (SA) holds a unique position on the African continent with a rich diversity in
terms of available livestock resources, vegetation, climatic regions and cultures. The …

The sustainability of goat farming in marginal areas of southern Africa depends on local
breeds that are adapted to specific agro‐ecological conditions. Unimproved non‐descript …

The objective of this study was to improve our understanding of the diversity among
emerging smallholders using various commonly used indicators. These were reviewed and …

Goats play a crucial role in improved livelihoods and food security in Africa. Indigenous and
locally developed types exhibit a wide range of phenotypic diversity, but are commonly well …

Breeding of goats and sheep is an important activity in northeast Brazil, contributing to
economic and social development of this region. Thus, the objective of this study was to …

Simple Summary The current study was conducted to predict the live body weight using
body length, heart girth, rump height and withers height of 173 Savanna goats from a stud …

The process of consulting stakeholders, particularly farmers, in developing appropriate
indicators for sustainability evaluation of low-input ruminant systems is often compromised …

Goats migrated to southern Africa approximately 500–600 years ago, and have since
fulfilled a crucial role in both ceremonial and food security aspects of African cultures. The …

This paper presents a review of dairy goat production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from
2010–2017, its current state, constraints and prospects for research and development. Since …