Multivariate analyses of morphological traits in Algerian goats, Sétif, north-eastern Algeria

Dekhili, M.; Bounechada, Mustapha; Mannalah, I.

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“…Sheep populations are exhibiting different phenotypes according to the area. The same results were found by Dekhili et al (2013) with goat populations in the same areas. …”

Section: Continuous Traitssupporting

confidence: 87%

“…This intra-area homogeneity found could be because of the environmental conditions in which sheep populations are bred. This might indicate a certain relationship between phenotype constitution intra-area, adding to this the combination of the same set of genes and geographical differences (Dekhili et al, 2013).…”

Section: Multivariate Analysesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The first step of the characterization of Algerian local genetic resources is to assess variation in morphological traits (Delgado et al, 2001). Many authors have suggested use of multifactorial analysis for morphological traits in order to assess phenotypic variation within and between small ruminant population (Traoré et al, 2008a, b;Yakubu et al, 2010;Legaz et al, 2011;Yakubu, 2011et Dekhili et al, 2013.…”

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A morphometric study of sheep reared in north-east Algerian

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2014

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“…Sheep populations are exhibiting different phenotypes according to the area. The same results were found by Dekhili et al (2013) with goat populations in the same areas. …”

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2014

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“…Therefore, the breeding area had a great impact on the morphological measurements of Ivoirian N'Dama populations. This result is in agreement with that of Chencha et al (2013) and Hanga et al (2012), Dekhili et al (2013), and Hilal et al (2013 ;2016) who confirmed that the morphological measurements variability are due to varied raising environment for the cattle in Ethiopia and the goat breeds in Ghana, Algeria and Morocco respectively.…”

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Multivariate Analysis for Morphological Characteristics of N’Dama Cattle Breed in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Côte d’Ivoire

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Cyrille

Etienne

et al. 2018

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Information on morphological characteristics is a prerequisite to sustainable breed improvement, utilization, and conservation. In this study, 108 N'Dama cattle cows from 11 farms of central and northwestern regions of Côte d'Ivoire were described using visual appreciation criteria and linear body measurements. The variables were studied using principal component analysis (PCA) and discriminant analysis. Results indicated that the most common N'Dama is fauve (83.33%) and it has straight back profile (69.44%) and lyre horn (74.07%). Agroecological zone has a significant (p˂0.01) effect on linear body measurements of N'Dama. The central region animals had higher head width (18.94 ± 2.18 cm), skull length (22.51 ± 2.18 cm), skull width (16.51 ± 1.72 cm), muzzle circumference (40.83 ± 2.58 cm), distance between horns (15 ± 1.90 cm), ear length (17.46 ± 2.57 cm), chest length (160.11 ± 15.8 cm), chest depth (71.55 ± 7.41 cm), and body length (125.13 ± 12.22cm) than those of northwestern region N'Dama. Thus, their respective values were: 15.41 ± European Scientific Journal January 2018 edition Vol.14, No.3 ISSN: 1857 -7881 (Print) e -ISSN 1857-7431 603 2.85 cm, 18.62 ± 2.6 cm, 12.44 ± 3.94 cm, 38.8 ± 2.61 cm, 13.72 ± 1.52 cm, 16.41 ± 1.61 cm, 143.84 ± 8.35 cm, 65.25 ± 4.1 cm, and 119.18 ± 12.38 cm. PCA revealed that N'Dama morphometric variability performed from the 9 variables (Lt, lt, Lc, lc, pt, hg, Pth, Lcp and Lf) were more associated with the first two factors. In regards to the discriminant analysis, these 9 variables distinguished the N'Dama significantly (p˂0.05) into two populations that corresponds with the two agroecological zones.

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“…Very few are known about the local Algerian breeds. Some studies have given preliminary information about morpho-biometric characteristics of some breeds (Manallah and Dekhili 2011;Dekhli et al 2013).…”

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Assessing admixture by multivariate analyses of phenotypic differentiation in the Algerian goat livestock

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Ouchene

Maftah

et al. 2015

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In Algeria, goat research has been largely neglected, in spite of the economic importance of this domestic species for rural livelihoods. Goat farming is traditional and cross-breeding practices are current. The phenotypic variability of the four main native breeds (Arabia, Makatia, M'zabite and Kabyle), and of two exotic breeds (Alpine and Saanen), was investigated for the first time, using multivariate discriminant analysis. A total of 892 females were sampled in a large area, including the cradle of the native breeds, and phenotyped with 23 quantitative measures and 10 qualitative traits. Our results suggested that cross-breeding practices have ever led to critical consequences, particularly for Makatia and M'zabite. The information reported in this study has to be carefully considered in order to establish governmental plan able to prevent the genetic dilution of the Algerian goat livestock.

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Multivariate analyses of morphological traits in Algerian goats, Sétif, north-eastern Algeria

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A morphometric study of sheep reared in north-east Algerian

A morphometric study of sheep reared in north-east Algerian

Multivariate Analysis for Morphological Characteristics of N’Dama Cattle Breed in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Côte d’Ivoire

Assessing admixture by multivariate analyses of phenotypic differentiation in the Algerian goat livestock

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