International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 287

Full Length Research Paper

Phenotypic characterization (qualitative traits) of various strains of indigenous Tswana chickens in Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana

James Buttie Machete
  • James Buttie Machete
  • Department of Animal Science and Production, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Patrick Monametsi Kgwatalala
  • Patrick Monametsi Kgwatalala
  • Department of Animal Science and Production, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Shalaulani James Nsoso
  • Shalaulani James Nsoso
  • Department of Animal Science and Production, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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John Cassius Moreki
  • John Cassius Moreki
  • Department of Animal Science and Production, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Patrick Gothatamang Nthoiwa
  • Patrick Gothatamang Nthoiwa
  • Department of Biometry and Mathematics, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Andrew Olatunbosun Aganga
  • Andrew Olatunbosun Aganga
  • Department of Veterinary Science, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 11 October 2020
  •  Accepted: 27 January 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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