African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

On-farm reproductive performance and adaptability evaluation of Dorper sheep crosses (DorperXAdilo) in different husbandry system, southern Ethiopia

Ermias Belete
  • Ermias Belete
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Gebeyehu goshu
  • Gebeyehu goshu
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia.
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Berhan Tamir
  • Berhan Tamir
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 02 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 31 October 2014
  •  Published: 04 December 2014

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