Small ruminants in general and sheep in particular are important investments in the highlands of
Ethiopia. Genetic and environmental improvements offer an opportunity to increase production
from existing animal resources. Development of effective genetic evaluation and improvement
programs requir...
Mekuriaw, S.
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Genetic parameter estimates for growth and reproductive trait of sheep for genetic improvement and designing breeding program in Ethiopia: A review]
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Genetic parameter estimates for growth and reproductive trait of sheep for genetic improvement and designing breeding program in Ethiopia: A review
Identification of breeding objective traits pertinent to specific production environments with the involvement of target beneficiaries is crucial to the success of a breed improvement program. A choice experiment was conducted in four locations representing different production systems and agro-e...
Duguma, G.
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Mirkena, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Tibbo, Markos
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Sölkner, J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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[Identification of smallholder farmers and pastoralists’ preferences for sheep breeding traits: choice model approach]
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Identification of smallholder farmers and pastoralists’ preferences for sheep breeding traits: choice model approach
The study was conducted to characterize the morphological features of Mursi cattle breed and to identify the species of trypanosome infecting the cattle and its prevalence in these traditionally managed cattle in the Bodi and Mursi pastoral communities. Cattle body description and measurements we...
Terefe, E.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Mulatu, W.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Phenotypic characteristics and trypanosome prevalence of Mursi cattle breed in the Bodi and Mursi districts of South Omo Zone, southwest Ethiopia]
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Phenotypic characteristics and trypanosome prevalence of Mursi cattle breed in the Bodi and Mursi districts of South Omo Zone, southwest Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, goats represent an important component of the farming system. In Abergelle, goats make the highest contribution to farmers' livelihoods, compared with other agricultural enterprises. Processing of traditional dairy products is an important activity by women that contribute to the nut...
Hilali, M. El-Dine
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Szonyi, Barbara
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Wondim, B.
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Birhanie, M.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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[Quality of milk and dairy products under traditional smallholder system in northern Ethiopia]
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Quality of milk and dairy products under traditional smallholder system in northern Ethiopia
Haile, Aynalem
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Mueller, J.
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Mirkena, T.
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Duguma, G.
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Rekik, Mourad
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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[Guidelines for setting up community-based small ruminants breeding programs: Second edition]
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Guidelines for setting up community-based small ruminants breeding programs: Second edition
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, Aynalem
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Joshi, B.K.
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Ayalew, W.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Singh, A.
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[Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: reproductive traits]
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Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: reproductive traits
The effect of subclinical artificial nematode parasite infection on dry matter intake (DMI), apparent digestibility (AD), efficiency of feed utilisation (EFU), plasma protein (PPC) and albumin concentrations (AC) was examined in lambs of the Horro and Menz breeds. The factorial experimental desi...
Haile, Aynalem
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Anindo, D.O.
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Tembely, S.
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Tibbo, Markos
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Yami, A.
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Baker, R.L.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Effects of dietary protein supplementation and infection with gastrointestinal nematode parasites on some nutritional and metabolic parameters in Ethiopian Menz and Horro sheep]
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Effects of dietary protein supplementation and infection with gastrointestinal nematode parasites on some nutritional and metabolic parameters in Ethiopian Menz and Horro sheep
The data on 60 Ethiopian Boran and 428 Boran-Friesian crosses spread over 15 years (1990-2004) were used lo predict first lactation milk yield (FLYD) based on earlier expressed traits using multiple regression analysis and principal components analysis. In the prediction of FLYD in Ethiopian Bora...
Haile, Aynalem
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Joshi, B.K.
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Ayalew, W.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Singh, A.
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Chakravarty, A.K.
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[Prediction of first lactation milk geld of Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein-Friesian in Central Ethiopia using multiple regression and principal components analysis]
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Prediction of first lactation milk geld of Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein-Friesian in Central Ethiopia using multiple regression and principal components analysis
This review summarizes available information on genetics of adaptation in major livestock species focusing on small ruminants. Adaptation to humans and consequences of domestication on predator aversion, mechanisms of adaptation to available feed and water resources, severe climates and genetic e...
Mirkena, T.
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Duguma, G.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Tibbo, Markos
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Sölkner, J.
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[Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: a review]
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Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: a review
Misbah, F.
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Belay, B.
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Participatory definition of trait preference and pastorals’ indigenous knowledge on goat breeding strategy around Aysaita district, Ethiopia]
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Participatory definition of trait preference and pastorals’ indigenous knowledge on goat breeding strategy around Aysaita district, Ethiopia