A rapid survey of livestock ownership patterns, flock demography and sheep productivity was undertaken on 120 flocks in four Peasant Associations. Sheep account for 64.7 per cent of the numbers of livestock owned. Mean flock size was 23.8 head and each flock was owned on average by 1.5 people. Fl...
Agyemang, K.
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Akalework, N.
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Voorthuizen, A.
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Anderson, F.M.
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[A rapid survey of sheep production in the traditional sector of Debre Berhan, Ethiopian highlands]
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A rapid survey of sheep production in the traditional sector of Debre Berhan, Ethiopian highlands
Comparison of broad data base & scarce data base situations, where modelling can play a positive role in research towards livestock production systems in Africa, w. specific examples from Botswana and Mali.
Anderson, F.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Initial application of modelling techniques in livestock production systems under semi-arid conditions in Africa]
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Initial application of modelling techniques in livestock production systems under semi-arid conditions in Africa
Summarises the results of on-farm research conducted by the Highlands Programme (ILCA) in order to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian Highlands. Outlines the farming system around Debre Berhan. Discusses on farm trials and research activities on the integration of crossbr...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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Asamenew, G.
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Mesgina, A.
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Astatke, A.
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Wolde-Mariam, W.A.
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[On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands]
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On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands
Kiwuwa, G.H.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Yousef, M.K.
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Worku, G.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Durkin, J.W.
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[Productivité de bovins laitiers métis dans la région d'Arsi en Ethiopie]
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Productivité de bovins laitiers métis dans la région d'Arsi en Ethiopie
Describes the Ethiopian highlands assessing their potential for improved agricultural production; reports ILCA's studies on the traditional smallholder production system of the highlands; and analyzes productivity aspects of the system's crop and livestock components. Discusses the approach to fa...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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[Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980]
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Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980