West African Dwarf Goat (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Independently Published, 2026

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Paperback. Discover the definitive scientific and practical exploration of one of the world's most resilient livestock resources. West African Dwarf Goat offers an exhaustive, brilliant deep dive into the identity, biology, cultural heritage, and commercial future of this extraordinary indigenous breed. Celebrated for its unmatched survival capabilities in humid forest zones, this breed serves as the economic backbone of rural households and a cornerstone of traditional African society. This comprehensive masterwork effortlessly bridges the gap between historical indigenous knowledge and modern agricultural science, providing an essential resource for animal scientists, veterinary professionals, livestock investors, and anyone passionate about sustainable tropical farming. Inside this highly detailed volume, readers will uncover the complete historical trajectory of the breed, from its ancient origins and regional migrations to its diverse names across different ethnic groups. The book provides a thorough biological breakdown, detailing the genetics behind the unique dwarf gene, physical conformations, coat colors, and sexual dimorphism across different regional ecotypes, such as Nigerian and Ghanaian variations. You will gain profound insights into the exceptional hardiness of these animals, exploring how they achieve supreme heat and humidity tolerance, remarkable disease resistance, and peak reproductive strengths, including early maturity and high twinning rates. Beyond biological science, the text examines the critical socioeconomic importance of the breed as a reliable rural banking system, its sacred role in traditional festivals, marriage ceremonies, and folklore, and the premium culinary and nutritional value of its highly sought-after meat in modern urban markets.As global agriculture faces the accelerating pressures of climate change and urbanization, preserving pure local bloodlines has never been more vital. This text aggressively addresses the modern threats of genetic erosion and indiscriminate crossbreeding, delivering an actionable roadmap for community-based conservation, digital breed tracking, and policy recommendations. It outlines the massive commercial opportunities waiting within niche organic markets, regenerative agriculture systems, and climate-smart livestock farming. Equip your library with this authoritative guide to West African caprine science and unlock the full potential of this legendary indigenous genetic resource today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
West African Dwarf Goat (Paperback)
Auteur
John Abraham Godson
Éditeur
Independently Published
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798185941591
Série
Livre 5 sur 7: Goat Farming

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