Morphological Variations among Indigenous Sheep Populations of Anambra State Nigeria

Authors

  • O. E. Kadurumba Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml
  • P. C. Jiwuba Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu
  • T. C. Iwuji Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml
  • F. C. Egenuka Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml
  • U. E. Okata Federal Polytechnic Nekede
  • U. K. Ozuo Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml
  • E. C. Agu Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml
  • M. U. Iloeje Federal University of Technology Owerri image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4248

Keywords:

Phenotype, sheep, indigenous, variation, Anambra state

Abstract

Phenotypic variation among indigenous sheep population in Anambah State Nigeria was investigated. Three agricultural zones were selected purposively and a total of 80indigenous sheep were randomly selected for the study. Qualitative traits measured include coat color pattern, Coat hair, presence/absence of ruff, presence/absence of horn. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis of frequencies and percentages. The qualitative trait results showed that Black color was dominant (52.50%) in both sexes for coat color pattern. Horn and ruff were sex dependent. All (100%) of the ewes were polled and all rams (100%) were horned. Short and smooth coat hair type was predominantly among ewes and rams (97%).

Author Biographies

  • O. E. Kadurumba, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

  • P. C. Jiwuba, Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu

    Department of Animal Production Technology

  • T. C. Iwuji, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

  • F. C. Egenuka, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

  • U. E. Okata, Federal Polytechnic Nekede

    Department of Agricultural Technology

  • U. K. Ozuo, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

  • E. C. Agu, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

  • M. U. Iloeje, Federal University of Technology Owerri

    Department of Animal Science and Technology

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Published

2024-07-09

Issue

2018: NSAP 2018 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Morphological Variations among Indigenous Sheep Populations of Anambra State Nigeria. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 86-88. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4248