These are the breeds of sheep and goat I observed at the farm; Yankasa and African dwarf goat respectively. Tabulate their features, or use these to tabulate their features: OF SHEEP OBSERVED IN THE FARM YANKASA Yankasa breed of sheep is the
Here’s a tabulated comparison of the features of the Yankasa sheep and African dwarf goat based on your observations:
| Feature | Yankasa Sheep | African Dwarf Goat |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| **Common Distribution** | Widely distributed in Nigeria, mainly in Northern Nigeria | Found in various regions |
| **Body Size** | Medium to large | Small |
| **Legs** | Standard length | Short |
| **Coat/Skin Color** | White with dark patches (muzzle, ears, eyes, feet) | Color varies (black, white, gray, multicolored) |
| **Sexual Dimorphism** | Rams have horns; ewes do not | Typically no significant sexual dimorphism |
| **Mane** | Adult rams have a white heavy mane at the neck area | No mane |
| **Adult Ram Weight** | 30 – 45 kg | N/A (specifically for goats) |
| **Adult Ewe Weight** | 25 – 40 kg | N/A (specifically for goats) |
| **Height (Mature)** | Not specified | 40 – 50 cm |
| **Weight (Mature)** | Not applicable | 18 – 20 kg |
| **Disease Resistance** | Not specified | Resistant to trypanosomiasis |
| **Hardiness** | Generally hardy | Very hardy |
| **Adaptation** | Not specified | Adapts easily to thick vegetation |
This table summarizes the key features of the Yankasa sheep and African dwarf goat, highlighting their differences and similarities.