International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 680

Full Length Research Paper

On-farm description and status of Nuer (Abigar) cattle breed in Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia

Nakachew Minuye
  • Nakachew Minuye
  • Department of Biotechnology, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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Girma Abebe
  • Girma Abebe
  • Livestock Marketing and Development, USAID, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Tadelle Dessie
  • Tadelle Dessie
  • International Livestock Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 27 November 2017
  •  Accepted: 19 February 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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