Morphological differentiation of northern Morocco goat

Authors

  • A. M. González Department of Animal Production, University of Cordoba, Campus of Rabanales. 14071 Córdoba, Spain.
  • E. Rodero Department of Animal Production, University of Cordoba, Campus of Rabanales. 14071 Córdoba, Spain.
  • K. Lairini Faculty of Science and Technology, Km 10 Ziaten, BP:416, Tangier, Morocco.
  • M. Chentouf National Institute of Agricultural Research, Regional Center of Tangier, 78 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, 90010 Tangier, Morocco.
  • N. El Moutchou Faculty of Science and Technology, Km 10 Ziaten, BP:416, Tangier, Morocco. | Department of Animal Production, University of Cordoba, Campus of Rabanales. 14071 Córdoba, Spain.
Abstract:

Data from 183 animals raised in 61 flocks were collected to investigate the morphological characteristics of the Northern Morocco goat. Nine zoometric measures and seven combined indices were obtained. Three zones were defined  based on geo-climatic characteristics and environmental influences: Mediterranean, Atlantic and Dual. The morphological variables showed the absence of sexual dimorphism in the northern Morocco goat population. Measures were generally very similar (n.s. at p

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volume 5  issue 1

pages  33- 41

publication date 2017-06-08

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