Journal of
Dryland Agriculture

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CENTRE FOR DRYLAND AGRICULTURE, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
  • Abbreviation: J. Dryland Agric.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2476-8650
  • DOI: 10.5897/JODA
  • Start Year: 2015
  • Published Articles: 46

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of dairy goat production in Korahey Zone, Somali, Ethiopia; Constraints and opportunities

Wondimagegn Tadesse
  • Wondimagegn Tadesse
  • Department of Animal Science, College of Dryland Agriculture, Kabridahar, Ethiopia.
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Mintesnot Tafese
  • Mintesnot Tafese
  • Department of Animal Science, College of Dryland Agriculture, Kabridahar, Ethiopia.
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Halimo Abdikadir
  • Halimo Abdikadir
  • Department of Animal Science, College of Dryland Agriculture, Kabridahar, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 03 February 2022
  •  Accepted: 02 June 2022
  •  Published: 30 June 2022

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