Abstract
Extracted from text ... The performance of the Nguni, Afrikander and Bonsmara cattle breeds in developingareas of Southern AfricaE. Collins-Lusweti*University of North West, School of Agriculture, P Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.*Present Address: University of Zululand, P Bag X1001, Kwa Dlangezwa, 3886Email:ecollins@pan.uzulu.ac.zaIntroductionThe importance of indigenous livestock rests both in their adaptation and in their local availability andabundance. Among the characteristics attributed to indigenous African cattle, especially the zebus and theirderivatives are tolerance to climatic stresses, especially to heat, genetic adaptation to poor quality forages andresistance to pest and diseases. As a result of natural selection, indigenous cattle (Sanga breeds) which evolved inthis part ..
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