Research, Policy and Practice
Table 6 Effective population sizes and inbreeding rates of the Somba cattle populations in Korontiere
Parameters | Communal non-entrusted population (CNEP) | Communal entrusted population (CEP) |
|---|---|---|
Number of Somba breeding males (Nm) | 16 | 21 |
Number of Somba breeding females (Nf) | 58 | 145 |
Total Somba breeding population (N = Nm + Nf) | 74 | 166 |
Effective population size (Ne) | 50.16 | 73.37 |
Estimated inbreeding rates per generation (ΔF, %) | 1.00 | 0.68 |