Genomic analysis of 10 years of artificial selection in community-based breeding programs in two Ethiopian indigenous sheep breeds.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.13190
Abstract: In recent times, community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) have been advocated as the best strategy for genetic improvement of local breeds in smallholder farms in developing countries. Since 2009, CBBPs have been implemented for Ethiopian Bonga… read more here.
Keywords: based breeding; breeding programs; cbbp flocks; community based ... See more keywords
Productive and reproductive performance of Dawuro highland sheep managed under community-based breeding program in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284280
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate growth and reproductive performance of highland Dawuro sheep population managed under a community-based breeding program in Ethiopia. Records used in the study were collected over 6 years… read more here.
Keywords: breeding program; managed community; program; based breeding ... See more keywords
How to succeed in implementing community-based breeding programs: Lessons from the field in Eastern and Southern Africa
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1119024
Abstract: Breeding programs involving either centralized nucleus schemes and/or importation of exotic germplasm for crossbreeding were not successful and sustainable in most Africa countries. Community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) are now suggested as alternatives that aim to… read more here.
Keywords: breeding programs; community; based breeding; programs lessons ... See more keywords