Goats and sheep adapted to the tropics
Bonifácio Benicio de Sousa, Antonio Wlisses Alves Benicio, Talícia Maria Alves Benicio
http://dx.doi.org/10.14269/2318-1265/jabb.v3n2p42-50
J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol., vol.3, n2, p.42-50, 2015
Abstract
This review aimed to discuss the relevant aspects concerning the evaluation of the adaptability of goats and sheep in tropics. Based on the results, the best breeds of goats and sheep adaptaded to the tropics, and more specifically in the semiarid, are indicated for creation of this region.
Keywords
adaptability, bioclimatology, heat stress
Submitted date:
01/10/2015
Accepted date:
02/16/2015