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Economic comparisons among Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with HolsteinFriesian were made in the central highlands of Ethiopia. Data collected fromexperimental dairy cattle herds of the International Livestock Research Institute(ILRI) at the Debre Zeit Research Station, Ethiopia were used. The...


Tadesse, D.Ayalew, W.Hegde, B.P.[On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia]On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia

This study was conducted to identify and describe the cattle genetic resources in South and North Wollo zones of Amhara Region, North Eastern Ethiopia based on their descriptive morphological characteristics. A total of seven sampling sites were selected based on the information obtained about th...


Wuletaw, Z.Ayalew, W.Sölkner, J.Hegde, B.P.[The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia]The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia

Despite the significant contribution of cattle to the country, little attention has been given to identify, characterize and conserve the diversity of cattle breeds. This paper presents a unique cattle population found in a monastery in the northwest of Ethiopia referred to as Mahibere–Silassie c...


Tesfahun, G.Ayalew, W.Abdulai, A.Wollny, C.B.A.Bayer, W.[A framework for community based management of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Dano district, central Ethiopia]A framework for community based management of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Dano district, central Ethiopia

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of L. leucocephalasupplementation on feed intake, water balance and water economy in highlandsheep fed teff straw as basal diet. Sixteen young male sheep of uniform weightwere assigned in a completely randomized design to the following feedi...


Ayalew, W.Jobre, Y.[Should vaccination be considered as a conservation measure for backyard chicken threatened with highly pathogenic avian influenza?]Should vaccination be considered as a conservation measure for backyard chicken threatened with highly pathogenic avian influenza?

This paper presents a framework for Community Based Management (CBM) of indigenous cattle in Dano district of West Shoa Zone in Central Ethiopia. Results of multi-disciplinary research conducted over three years served as a foundation for this framework. It outlines the essential activities and c...


Taye, T.Ayalew, W.Hegde, B.P.[Status of Ethiopian indigenous Sheko cattle breed and the need for participatory breed management plan]Status of Ethiopian indigenous Sheko cattle breed and the need for participatory breed management plan

In the humid and subhumid tropics, trypanosomosis is an economically important zoonotic protozoan disease of the commonly kept farm animal species and their wild relatives. For example, more than 20% of the humid western and southwestern Ethiopia, which is home to more than 14 million heads of ca...


Taye, T.D.Ayalew, W.Hegde, P.B.[Farmers’ perceptions on trypanosomosis and trypanotolerance character of the taurine Sheko]Farmers’ perceptions on trypanosomosis and trypanotolerance character of the taurine Sheko

Breed additive and non-additive effects as well as genetic parameters for calving interval (CI), days open (DO), age at first service (AFS), age at first calving (AFC), number of services per first conception (NSC) and breeding efficiency (BE) were estimated in Ethiopian Boran cattle and their cr...


Haile, AynalemJoshi, B.K.Ayalew, W.Tegegne, AzageSingh, A.[Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: reproductive traits]Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: reproductive traits

The present study was conducted to evaluate reproductive performance of Ethiopian Boran cows at Abernosa ranch in the production of Boron x Holstein-Friesian Ft crossbred dairy heifers for distribution to smallholder farmers. Performance data from the ranch between 1993 and 2001 was used for this...


Dekeba, A.Ayalew, W.Hedge, P.B.Tadesse, Z.[Performance of the Abernosa ranch in the production of Ethiopian Boran X Holstein Crossbreed dairy Heifers in Ethiopia]Performance of the Abernosa ranch in the production of Ethiopian Boran X Holstein Crossbreed dairy Heifers in Ethiopia
Wuletaw, Z.Ayalew, W.Sölkner, J.[A breeding scheme based on analysis of community breeding objectives for cattle in North-western Ethiopia]A breeding scheme based on analysis of community breeding objectives for cattle in North-western Ethiopia

On-station characterisation of indigenous Menz (n = 1639) and Horro (n = 1135) sheep of Ethiopia in the central highlands of the country was undertaken between 1992 and 1997 at the Debre Berhan Research Station of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to study the phenotypic chara...


Tibbo, MarkosAyalew, W.Awgichew, K.Ermias, E.Rege, J.E.O.[On-station characterisation of indigenous Menz and Horro sheep breeds in the central highlands of Ethiopia]On-station characterisation of indigenous Menz and Horro sheep breeds in the central highlands of Ethiopia

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