local pig; Africa; ethnology; zootechnical; physiology; genetic
Abstract :
[en] Ethnology and potentialities of local African pig
In most parts of Africa, local pigs are raised mostly by poor farmers. This breed has some
potential to adapt to difficult conditions of its breeding. This review describes the
characteristics of the local African pig and its potential in its breeding environment. To begin
with, the origin and ethnological characteristics of this breed were described. Then,
zootechnical potential expressed by this race in its breeding system, physiological and genetic
potential exploitable to improve its performance have been explored.
Disciplines :
Animal production & animal husbandry
Author, co-author :
Agbokounou, Aristide Mahoutin
Ahounou, Gb Enangnon Serge
Karim, Issakayoussaoabdou
Mensah, Guy Apollinaire
Koutinhouin, Béno It
Hornick, Jean-Luc ; Université de Liège > Département des productions animales (DPA) > Nutrition animale en milieu tropical
Language :
English
Title :
Ethnologie et potentialités du porc local d’Afrique
