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Journal of Applied Animal Research Volume 38, 2010 - Issue 2
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Multivariate Analysis of Spatial Patterns of Morphological Traits in West African Dwarf Goats in Three Agro-ecological Zones of Nigeria

A. Yakubu Department of Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria; Animal Breeding and Genetics Laboratory Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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A. E. Salako Animal Breeding and Genetics Laboratory Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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I. G. Imumorin Department of Animal Science B267 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
Pages 257-260 | Received 21 Mar 2010, Accepted 30 Aug 2010, Published online: 01 Aug 2012

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