Summary paper focussing on findings of a joint ILCA/RDP pastoral systems study programme conducted in the Tcheffa valley, discussing conflicts between Afar pastoralists & Oromo farmers, & problems of accomodating immigrants & resident herds; w. dry matter production & consumption estimates, calcu...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Tcheffa valley study. Summary paper: Where the grass is greener. Bringing the answer closer to home]
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Tcheffa valley study. Summary paper: Where the grass is greener. Bringing the answer closer to home
Presents results of a survey conducted in the Tcheffa valley, examining the relative importance of agricultural & pastoral activities in the area, w. emphasis on the permanent & seasonal nature of Afar & Oromo utilisation of the valley. Includes two year data pertaining to livestock populations, ...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Tcheffa valley study. Contributory paper 2: Farmers and pastoralists]
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Tcheffa valley study. Contributory paper 2: Farmers and pastoralists
Describes the location, soil & rainfall patterns in the Tcheffa valley, dividing the area into four agro-ecological units & examining the land use pattern, the natural vegetation from 1957 to 1982, introduced vegetation, agricultural practices, grazing periods & livestock utilization levels.
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Tcheffa valley study. Contributory paper no. 1: Land use, vegetation and agro-ecological description]
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Tcheffa valley study. Contributory paper no. 1: Land use, vegetation and agro-ecological description
Study of land use systems & problems in four areas of central Nigeria selected for detailed survey by the ILCA subhumid programme, with particular reference to the relationship between Fulani pastoralists and land use conflicts arising among them.
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Two studies on land use problems in Kaduna state, Nigeria]
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Two studies on land use problems in Kaduna state, Nigeria
The animal science systems group at Texas A & M University (TAMU) has developed a computer based beef cattle production model for use in tropical countries. This model can be used to predict animal and herd productivity under a variety of management regions in diverse environments. Economic analy...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Mathematical modelling of livestock production systems: Application of the Texas A & M University beef cattle production model to Botswana]
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Mathematical modelling of livestock production systems: Application of the Texas A & M University beef cattle production model to Botswana
Description of geographical aspects of the Subhumid Zone of West Africa and economic and sociological aspects of the Fulani ethnic group, w. emphasis on fodder resources, range management, livestock raising, livestock management, and animal diseases, w. analysis of land use & land development str...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Livestock production in the subhumid zone of West Africa : A regional review]
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Livestock production in the subhumid zone of West Africa : A regional review
Presents papers discussing the potential for impacts within ILCA's organisational framework and mandate. The introductory paper raises general issues and poses questions that are pursued in the other papers. These papers address the environmental, economic and social components of impact within t...
Discusses the use of animal traction for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, evaluating its actual and prospective contribution, bio-climatic, traditional and historical factors influencing ways in which animal traction is used and constraints arising from the characteristics of local breeds, equi...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[ILCA Bulletin No. 14 - Animal traction in sub-Saharan Africa]
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ILCA Bulletin No. 14 - Animal traction in sub-Saharan Africa
Discusses the problems of livestock development in Africa - at producer, government and funding agency level; the basic constraints and planning approaches to livestock development; land tenure policies; livestock marketing & pricing policies; animal disease control and eradication policies; and ...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Comprehensive policies and programmes for livestock development in Africa: Problems, constraints and necessary future action]
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Comprehensive policies and programmes for livestock development in Africa: Problems, constraints and necessary future action