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Livestock and Poultry Management

This cluster of papers explores the origins and domestication of chickens, focusing on genetic diversity, mitochondrial DNA analysis, indigenous and family poultry breeds, their role in rural economies, and contribution to food security and gender equality. The research also delves into the use of ancient DNA to study ancestral Polynesian chickens and the impact of chicken production on poverty alleviation in Africa.

59.6K works worldwide214K citations
Chicken DomesticationGenetic DiversityVillage PoultryMitochondrial DNAIndigenous BreedsFamily PoultryRural EconomyGender EqualityAncient DNAFood Security

Journals publishing in this area

1Poultry Science cover
Poultry Science
ISSN 0032-57915,977 articles in this topic
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2Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies cover
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
ISSN 2320-7078183 articles in this topic
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3International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry cover
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4International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development cover
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5International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies cover
International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies
ISSN 2347-267733 articles in this topic
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6International Journal of Biology Sciences cover
International Journal of Biology Sciences
ISSN 2664-992617 articles in this topic
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7International Journal of Mosquito Research cover
International Journal of Mosquito Research
ISSN 2348-590616 articles in this topic
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8Acta Entomology and Zoology cover
Acta Entomology and Zoology
ISSN 2708-00136 articles in this topic
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9International Journal of Clinical Biology and Biochemistry cover
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