Morphometric characterization of donkeys (Equus asinus) in D/Kudu Kano state for selective breedingand genetic conservation

Nasir Mudassir, . and Lawal Lawal Abdullahi, . and Abdu Muhammad Ibrahim, . and Salisu Nasiru, . and Khaleel Aliyu Garba, . and Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin, . and Hassan Alhassan Musa, . Morphometric characterization of donkeys (Equus asinus) in D/Kudu Kano state for selective breedingand genetic conservation. pp. 12-21. ISSN 2180-1983

Donkeys (Equus asinus) is a domestic livestock animal and popular in helping farming activities and providing food for some societies. Population of donkeys were drastically decreasing due to the overexploitation for its hides and industrialization. Little is known regarding the morphometric measurements of this species which provide a useful information for selective breeding and genetic conservation. One hundred and forty-four male donkeys from D/Kudu Kano state where enrolled in this study for morphometric characterisation. Seven morphological parameters were analysed in association with age and coat colour of donkeys observed. Descriptive statistical analysis analysis of variance (ANOVA) as well as correlation coefficient among parameters were evaluated. Result revealed that donkeys in the studied area were categorised into 7 different coat colour with light grey (30.6) being the dominant colour. High frequency distribution of donkeys between the ages of 5-7 years (41) were recorded. Also both age and coat colour showed a significant (P0.01) difference on face length ear length chest circumference and body length. Significant and positive correlation (r 0.43“0.91) is observed in all morphological traits except relationship for tail length which is negatively correlated. In conclusion the morphological features analysed in this study can be regarded as a preliminary for further studies on the Kano donkey breed.

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Abstract

Donkeys (Equus asinus) is a domestic livestock animal and popular in helping farming activities and providing food for some societies. Population of donkeys were drastically decreasing due to the overexploitation for its hides and industrialization. Little is known regarding the morphometric measurements of this species which provide a useful information for selective breeding and genetic conservation. One hundred and forty-four male donkeys from D/Kudu Kano state where enrolled in this study for morphometric characterisation. Seven morphological parameters were analysed in association with age and coat colour of donkeys observed. Descriptive statistical analysis analysis of variance (ANOVA) as well as correlation coefficient among parameters were evaluated. Result revealed that donkeys in the studied area were categorised into 7 different coat colour with light grey (30.6) being the dominant colour. High frequency distribution of donkeys between the ages of 5-7 years (41) were recorded. Also both age and coat colour showed a significant (P0.01) difference on face length ear length chest circumference and body length. Significant and positive correlation (r 0.43“0.91) is observed in all morphological traits except relationship for tail length which is negatively correlated. In conclusion the morphological features analysed in this study can be regarded as a preliminary for further studies on the Kano donkey breed.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Equus asinus
AGROVOC Term:	Donkeys
AGROVOC Term:	Domestic animals
AGROVOC Term:	Animal genetic resources
AGROVOC Term:	Animal breeding
AGROVOC Term:	Animal morphology
AGROVOC Term:	Body measurements
AGROVOC Term:	Age determination
AGROVOC Term:	Analysis of variance
AGROVOC Term:	Phenotypes
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9422

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