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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
West African Dwarf Goat

West African Dwarf Goat

Abraham Godson, John

Paperback

Gifts & Stationery General

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ISBN13: 9798185941591
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.52 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
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.

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