The functional traits and threats to the Borgou cattle breed as perceived by farmers in Benin

Abstract Benin has been facing the loss of its animal genetic heritage over the years. The aim of this study was to explore the reasons related to the progressive abandonment of the Borgou cattle breed. The assessment of threat level and functional traits related to the Borgou breed was therefore co...

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Main Authors: Hilaire S. S. Worogo, Célestin C. Hessa, Alassan S. Assani, Rachidi Idrissou, Cham D. A. Alabi, Yaya Idrissou, Josias S. Adjassin, Maximilien Azalou, Brice G. C. Assogba, Ibrahim T. Alkoiret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Pastoralism
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13570-022-00232-w