by
FARM-Africa
The International Livestock Research Institute
Alemaya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia
The Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia
The Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation, Ethiopia
FARM-Africa
International Livestock Research Institute
October 1996
FARM-Africa
FARM-Africa specialises in agricultural development in Africa. Established in 1985, it is committed to helping the smallholder farmers and herders of Africa to help themselves, thereby breaking the cycle of famine and bringing new prosperity to neglected marginal communities. In partnership with local people, FARM's projects pioneer new strategies and techniques in crop and animal husbandry, aiming to produce more food and income in a sustainable way that does not damage the environment. Current projects cover dairy goats, pastoralist development, farmers' research, community forestry management and general rehabilitation and resettlement projects. FARM currently operates in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
FARM-Africa, PO Box 5746, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251-1-553415; Fax +251-1-552143
FARM-Africa, 9-10 Southampton Place, London, WC1A 2EA, UK
Tel: +171-430-0440; Fax: 44-171-430-0460; email farmafricauk@gn.apc.org
ISBN 92-9146-014-1
Correct citation: FARM-Africa. 1996. Goat Types of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Physical description and management systems. Published jointly by FARM-Africa, London, UK, and ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute), Nairobi, Kenya. 76 pp.
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Field method
Analytical technique
Results: description of goat types
Appendix I. Sample size of each goat type
Appendix III. Flock structure of goats in all clusters
Photographs of typical adult buck and/or typical adult doe, emphasising key characteristics for identification in the field