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Genetic and phenotypic variation among four Nguni sheep breeds using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and morphological features

Gwala, Phiwamandla Emanuel; Bezuidenhout, Cornelius Carlos; Kunene, Nokuthula Winfred; Mavule, Bafowethu Sibanda (Springer, 2015)

This study was conducted to investigate phenotypic and genetic differentiation among the four Nguni sheep breeds. Sheep with two permanent incisors and above were sampled from areas, namely KwaZulu-Natal (Zulu ...
A review of some characteristics, socio-economic aspects and utilization of Zulu sheep: implications for conservation

Bezuidenhout, Cornelius Carlos; Kunene, Nokuthula Winfred; Nsahlai, V.; Nesamvuni, Edward A. (Springer, 2011)

Zulu sheep are Nguni sheep of Zululand and are adapted to the harsh conditions of KwaZulu-Natal. They are used by rural farmers for economic purposes. Their numbers are declining, indicating a potential extinction threat. ...