Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Breeds of Goat (Capra hircus) in Kano State
Keywords:
Goat, Morphological characterization, Independent Variable, Kano
Abstract
This research was conducted to morphologically characterize four indigenous breeds of goats (Red Sokoto; RS, Kano Brown; KB, Sahelian; SHL and West Africa Dwarf; WAD) in Kano state in relation to location, sex, breeds and age. Body weight(kg) and fourteen morphometric measurements(cm) viz; body length (BL), Head circumference (HC), Tail Length (TL), Hip Height (HH), Neck Length (NL), Ear Length (EL), Horn Length (HL), Wither Height (WH), Canon Length (CL), Chest Depth (CD), Face Length (FL), Gonadal Length (GL), Gonadal Circumference (GC) and Heart Girth (HG) were measured on the three hundred and seventy-four adult goats from eight selected locations in Kano State. Body weight was measured in kilograms using a weighing scale and morphometric traits with a measuring tape. The Data from the morphometric traits were entered in the Microsoft excel package and subjected to Analysis of Variance using the General Linear Model procedure of SAS. Significant means where applicable were separated with Duncan Multiple Range Tests of the same software. The body weight and morphometric traits were significantly (P<0.01) affected by the factors. The interaction effect of sex and age had significant (P<0.01) effect on all the morphometric traits measured. The results showed the presence of wide morphological and phenotypic variations within and among the indigenous breeds of goat. The rich adaptable morphological traits could be exploited for future goat improvement programmes.
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Ahmed S (2013). On-farm Phenotypic and Production System Characterization of Indigenous goats in Horro Guduru Wollega Zone.MSc theis. Haramaya University Haramaya, Ethiopia.PP112
Alade, N.K., Abdul- Kareem, R and Asheik, L.G (2008). Heart Girth and its Relationship with Body Weight and Testicular Weight in Goats. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria. September 15 – 19, 2008. ABU, Zaria. Pp.37-38
Alefe, T (2014). Phenotypic Characterization of Indigenous Goat Types and their Production Systemin Shabelle Zone, South Eastern Ethiopia. An MSc Thesis, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia. 112Pp
Bedada, Z. E., Gilo, B. N. and Debala, G. T (2019). Morphometric and Physical Characterization of Borana Indigenous Goats in Southern Oromia, Ethiopia. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(1): 25 - 31.
Cam, M. A, Olfaz, M. Soydan, E (2010). Possibilities of using Morphometric Characteristics as a Tool for Body Weight Prediction in Turkish Hair Goats (Kilkeci). Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (1): 52-59.
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FAO (2000). Conserving and Developing Farm Animal Diversity. In State of the World Animal Genetic Resources. Http://www.fao.org/News/2000/001201-e.htm.
FAO (2007). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. B. Rischkowsky and D. Pilling, ed. FAO, Rome, Italy.
FAO (2021). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Nigera at Glance FAO/David Tsokar.
Gatew, H (2014). On farm phenotypic characterization and performance evaluation of Bati, Borena and shorte are Somali goat populations of Ethiopia. M.Sc. thesis, Haramaya University Ethiopia.
Gizaw, S., van Arendonk, J. A. M., Komen, H., Windig, J. J. and Hanotte, O (2007). Population Structure, Genetic Variation and Morphological Diversity in Indigenous Sheep of Ethiopia. Animal Genetics, 38: 621– 628.
Grum G (2010). Community-Based Participatory Characterization of the Short Eared Somali Goat Population around Dire Dawa .MSc thesis, Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies of Haramaya University, Ethiopia 129p.
Guifen L., Fachun, W., Enliang, S., Xiaomu, L., Xiuwen, T. and Haijian, C (2014). SNP Identification and Analysis in part of Exon 3 of Beef Cattle MSTN Gene and Variation among Breeds. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 13: 174 – 177.
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Ijomanta, O. E (2012). Genetic Profile of Morphological Traits and their Association with Production Capacity of the Red Sokoto Goat in Katsina State of Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.
Kotze, A.; Swart, H.; Grobber, J.P. and Nemaamgani, A (2004). A genetic profile of Kalahari Goat Breed from South Africa. South Africa Journal Animal Science, 34: 10-12.
Mahilet, D. (2012). Characterization of Haraghe Highland Goat and Their Production System in Eastern Haraghe. An MSc Thesis Haramaya University, Haramaya. , Ethiopia
Ma'aruf, B. S., Ibrahim, T., Umar, H. A., Shu'aibu, A. and Okoh, J. J (2018). Effects of Age and Sex on Body Weight, Body condition Score and Biometric Traits of Yankasa Sheep. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology 1(2): 39 – 46.
Okpeku, M, M., Yakubu, A., Olusolapeters, S., Ozoje, M.O., Ikeobi, C.O., Adebambo, O.A. and Imumorin, I.G (2011). Application of Multivariate Principal Component Analysis to Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Goats in Southern Nigeria.
Sanni, M. T., Okpeku, M., Onasanya, G. O., Adeleke, M. A., Wheto, M., Adenaike, A. S., Oluwatosin, B. O., Adebambo, O. A. and Ikeobi, C. O. N (2 0 1 8). Genetic Morphometry in Nigerian and South African Kalahari Red goat breeds. Agricultural Tropical Subtropical, 51(2): 51 - 61.
Sowande, J. and Sobola O.S (2009). Body Measurements of West African Dwarf Sheep as Parameters for Estimation of Live Weight. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 40:433-439.
Uerpmann, H.P (1996). Animal Domestication-accident or Intention? In: Harris, D.R. (Ed), Theorigions and Spread of Agriculture and Pastoralism in Euro-Asia. Smithsonian Press, Washington D.C Pp 227-237.
Willi, Y., Buskirk, J., & Hoffmann, A. A (2006). Limits to the Adaptive Potential of Small Populations. The Annual Review of Ecology, Evaluation and Systematic, 37: 433-458. http://dx.doi.org-/10.1146/-annurev. ecolsys.37.091305.110145
Yoseph, M (2007). Reproductive Traits in Ethiopia Male Goats, with Special Reference to Breed and Nutrition. PhD Dissertation. Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Zahraddeen, D., Butswat I. S. R. and Mbap S. T (2008). Evaluation of some Factors Influencing Growth Performance of Local Goats in Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 8: 464 – 479.
Published
2024-11-30
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Isa, I. T., Suleiman, I. O., Bala, A. G., & Audu, Y. A. (2024). Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Breeds of Goat (Capra hircus) in Kano State. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST), 7(2), 72 - 83. Retrieved from http://njast.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/341
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