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1 Read the following passage on pig breeds and answer the questions that follow. 9.1.1 Tabulate the differences between indigenous and improved breeds according to the following: a) Body length b) Fat distribution c) Disease resistance d) Hair structure

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Here is a table comparing indigenous and improved pig breeds based on the given characteristics:

CharacteristicIndigenous BreedsImproved Breedsa) Body lengthShorter, more compactLonger body for increased lean meatb) Fat distributionHigher fat deposition, often subcutaneousLower fat deposition, more lean meatc) Disease resistanceHigh resistance to local diseases and parasitesModerate to low resistance, requires more managementd) Hair structureCoarse, thick hairFiner, sparser hair\begin{array}{|l|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Characteristic} & \textbf{Indigenous Breeds} & \textbf{Improved Breeds} \\ \hline \text{a) Body length} & \text{Shorter, more compact} & \text{Longer body for increased lean meat} \\ \hline \text{b) Fat distribution} & \text{Higher fat deposition, often subcutaneous} & \text{Lower fat deposition, more lean meat} \\ \hline \text{c) Disease resistance} & \text{High resistance to local diseases and parasites} & \text{Moderate to low resistance, requires more management} \\ \hline \text{d) Hair structure} & \text{Coarse, thick hair} & \text{Finer, sparser hair} \\ \hline \end{array}
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