African Chickens (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

African Chickens

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Domesticated chickens, first introduced to Africa thousands of years ago, continue to be an important staple item in the diets of rural villages across the continent. A new study from Washington University in St. Louis reveals much about the history of the selection process, and its role in African poultry development.

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Helina Woldekiros, Washington University in St. Louis

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