Blood polymorphism in West African breeds of sheep

Authors
Missohou, A Nguyen, TC Sow, R Gueye, A
Citation
A. Missohou et al., Blood polymorphism in West African breeds of sheep, TROP ANIM, 31(3), 1999, pp. 175-179
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
ISSN journal
00494747 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
175 - 179
Database
ISI
SICI code
0049-4747(199906)31:3<175:BPIWAB>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This paper reports the blood groups and blood protein distribution in West African sheep breeds. About 100 animals of the Djallonke, Fulani and Touabi re breeds were sampled for blood polymorphism analysis. Their blood groups were typed by haemolytic and agglutination reactions, and their blood prote ins by starch gel electrophoresis. Almost all the loci analysed showed vari ability in the three breeds, with the Touabire and Fulani being closer to e ach other than to the Djallonke.