The Damara in the context of Southern Africa fat-tailed sheep breeds |
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Authors: | Almeida André Martinho |
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Institution: | 1.IICT–Instituto de Investiga??o Científica Tropical, CVZ-FMV. Av. Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal ;2.CIISA–Centro Interdisciplinar de Investiga??o em Sanidade Animal, CVZ-FMV. Av. Universidade Técnica, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal ; |
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Abstract: | Sheep production is one of the most important activities in animal production in tropical regions. Southern Africa (SA) fat-tailed
sheep such as the Afrikaner, Namaqua Afrikaner, Nguni, Persian Black Head, Tswana, Pedi, Sabi, and particularly the Damara
are important animal genetic resources very well adapted to their harsh home environments. In this review, autochthonous sheep
genetic resources of SA are reviewed regarding history and productive performance. A special focus is made to the most internationalized
of such breeds: the Damara. The following aspects are reviewed: history, standards, productive performance in SA, and importation
to Australia. Finally, a reference is made to the influence of fat-tailed sheep formation of composite breeds such as the
Dorper or the Meatmaster. |
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