This study quantifies comprehensively both within and between breed differences in resistance to natural infection with gastrointestinal parasites. This research programme was developed from an earlier study in coastal Kenya involving Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper sheep. It is now part of an ILC...
Baker, R.L.
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Reynolds, L.
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Mwamachi, D.M.
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Audho, James O.
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Magadi, M.
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Miller, J.E.
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[Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya]
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Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya
Studies the within-and between-breed differences in resistance to natural infection with gastro-intestinal parasites and identifies genetic markers to aid in the selection of animals. Data analysed include PCV (Packed Cell Volume), live weight from birth to 360 days and faecal egg counts.
Reynolds, L.
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Baker, R.L.
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Sherington, J.
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Njubi, D.
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[Resistance to gastro-intestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai-Dorper crossbred sheep]
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Resistance to gastro-intestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai-Dorper crossbred sheep
Genetic resistance to artificially acquired gastrointestinal parasites was studied in 49 Horro and 103 Menz breeds of Ethiopia. The experimental design involved 2 breeds, 2 infection treatments (Infected vs Non infected) and 3 dietary protein treatments using 152 lambs assigned to the 12 treatmen...
Rege, J.E.O.
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Baker, R.L.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Improving our understanding and utilisation of indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries: Key research challenges]
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Improving our understanding and utilisation of indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries: Key research challenges
Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in animal biodiversity. Over 95 percent of the continent's domestic ruminants are indigenous. In Africa, indigenous livestock breeds support the majority of smallholder rural farmers for whom these genetic resources are important for improved nutrition, income and as in...