Monitoring production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana
Nsoso, S.J.; Mannathoko, G.G.; Modise, K.
Livestock Research for Rural Development 18(9): 125
2006
Accession: 012805016
The purpose of this study was to monitor the production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village, Botswana, over a 12-month period. Farmers who rear indigenous Tswana pigs were identified by conducting a random survey throughout the village. These farmers were then interviewed using a formal questionnaire.
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