Phenotypical characterization of Kababich breed in peri-urban zone of N’Djamena-Chad
1 Higher National Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Abeche (INSTA); Department of Breeding Sciences and Techniques, BP 130 Abeche, CHAD.
2 Moussoro National Higher Institute of Livestock (INSEM), Department of Animal Productions, BP 950 N’Djamena, CHAD.
3 Livestock Research Institute for Development (IRED), Animal Production Program, Farcha BP 433, N’Djamena, CHAD.
4 University of N’Djamena, Faculty of Human Health, Department of Public Health, BP 1117 N’Djamena, CHAD.
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy, 2021, 02(02), 041–049.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjbp.2021.2.2.0049
Publication history:
Received on 30 August 2021; revised on 18 October 2021; accepted on 20 October 2021
Abstract:
This work was carried out on the phenotypic characteristics of the Kababich sheep exploited in the peri-urban zone of N'Djamena (Chad). This phenotypic characterization of Kababich sheep should be continued on local breeds for genetic improvement and objective optimization of productivity. The objective of this study is the characterization of phenotypically Kababich sheep exploited in the peri-urban area of N'Djamena-Chad. It was conducted in 39 farms and involved 1035 sheep aged less than one year old. Phenotypic traits were measured according to the guideline defined by FAO. A total of 12 variables were measured including five qualitative and seven quantitative. The results obtained show a positively significant correlation (p> 0.001) between the age of the sheep estimated by the breeder and the dentition (0.83). The ears are drooping and measure 17.90 ± 2.77 cm. The color of the brown dress (fawn) and the smooth and short coat are dominant. The females are matte and the rams of brown dress have horns in the forms of the vestiges. The Kababich is large with a height at the withers of 81.50 ± 9.40 cm, a rump height of 83.24 ± 9.42 cm and a chest circumference of 88.29 ± 9.22 cm. The body is 72.82 ± 9.63 cm long, has a basin width of 19.89 ± 2.53 cm and a chest depth of 40.68 ± 5.16 cm. These measurements show that Kababich is a meat breed by excellence. In addition, the sexual dimorphism very accentuated in this race orients towards a valorization of the young males in the fattening workshops.
Keywords:
Kababich sheep; Phenotypic; Peri-urban area; N’Djamena; Chad
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