Objectives
The overall objectives of the livestock breed survey were to:
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- Document existing farm animal genetic resources for cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, pigs and chickens within Swaziland.
- Characterise available indigenous livestock information to quantify the extent of breed diversity within Swaziland.
- Determine breed status and trends within the country
- Estimate population numbers for different breeds.
- Summarise performance characteristics.
- Use the results to contribute to improved use and conservation of indigenous breeds.
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Source: Thulile Sgwane
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