West African Dwarf sheep

West African Dwarf sheep
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The West African Dwarf or Djallonké is an African breed or group of breeds of domestic sheep. It is the dominant breed of West and Central Africa.[1] This breed is primarily raised for meat.[2] The Cameroon or Cameroon Dwarf is a breed within this group.[3]: 775 

  1. ^ "Breeds of Livestock - West African Dwarf Sheep — Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science". Oklahoma State University. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. ^ "West African Dwarf/Benin". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
  3. ^ Valerie Porter, Lawrence Alderson, Stephen J.G. Hall, D. Phillip Sponenberg (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding (sixth edition). Wallingford: CABI. ISBN 9781780647944.