Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives State Department of Livestock - Kenya Livestock Breeds Catalogue
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Abstract
This catalogue provides consolidated information on livestock diversity available in Kenya, including
their distribution, utilization, current status and associated risks.
Description
This is the first National Livestock Breeds Catalogue for Kenya. It has been developed
through a consultative process involving key stakeholders in the livestock industry.
It highlights the diversity of animal genetic resources (AnGR) in Kenya covering the
various species and breeds that are used for food and agriculture. They include cattle,
goats, sheep, camel, poultry, pigs, donkeys, rabbits and honey bees.Publisher
AU-IBARExtent
74 pagesISBN
978-9966-077-40-0Sponsors/Funders/Partners
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives State Department of Livestock in KenyaCollections
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