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Livestock kept or produced in smallholder farming systems are an important component of the agricultural economy in the developing world. The role of livestock on smallholder farms varies widely, providing draught power for crop production or as a production activity for subsistence needs or mark...


McDermott, John J.Randolph, Thomas F.Staal, Steven J.[The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries]The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries

A pilot study of the economic impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the countries and region of South-East Asia is described. Previous economic impact assessments are reviewed and summarised and a synthesis of these contributions is constructed. A framework for the future economic impact of t...


Perry, Brian D.Kalpravidh, W.Coleman, P.G.Horst, H.S.McDermott, John J.Randolph, Thomas F.Glesson, L.J.[The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand]The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand
Bett, Bernard K.Kitala, P.Gathuma, G.Vale, G.Hargrove, J.Randolph, Thomas F.McDermott, John J.[Simulating the impact of a synthetic tsetse repellent technology on trypanosomosis transmission in cattle under varied scenarios using a mathematical model]Simulating the impact of a synthetic tsetse repellent technology on trypanosomosis transmission in cattle under varied scenarios using a mathematical model
Hung Nguyen-VietGrace, DeliaLapar, Ma. LucilaUnger, FredMcDermott, John J.Gilbert, J.[Linking research and management of food safey within One Health/Ecohealth context in Vietnam: Concepts and applications.]Linking research and management of food safey within One Health/Ecohealth context in Vietnam: Concepts and applications.
Herrero, Mario T.Thornton, Philip K.Notenbaert, An Maria OmerMsangi, SiwaWood, S.Kruska, R.L.Dixon, John A.Bossio, Deborah A.Steeg, Jeannette van deFreeman, H.A.Xianglin LiSeré Rabé, CarlosMcDermott, John J.Peters, MichaelRao, P.P.[Drivers of change in crop-livestock systems and their potential impacts on agro-ecosystems services and human well-being to 2030]Drivers of change in crop-livestock systems and their potential impacts on agro-ecosystems services and human well-being to 2030
Kiara, Henry K.O'Callaghan, C.J.McDermott, John J.Perry, Brian D.[A study of the epidemiologic states of theileriosis in a range of smallholder dairy farms in Kenya]A study of the epidemiologic states of theileriosis in a range of smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

Past attempts to alleviate the problems of poor farmers engaged in mixed-crop-livestock production have generally focussed on the design and diffusion of new technologies targeted on specific components of the agroecosystem. Unfortunately, such piece-meal efforts have had little impact in the dev...


Li Pun, H.H.Baumgaertner, J.U.Greiling, J.Gopalan, H.Jabbar, M.A.Mares, V.McDermott, John J.Odiit, M.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Linking natural resources, agriculture and human health: case studies from East Africa]Linking natural resources, agriculture and human health: case studies from East Africa

McDermott, John J.[Livestock production in developing countries - Globally significant and locally relevant]Livestock production in developing countries - Globally significant and locally relevant

Market opportunities are increasing at a rapid pace for livestock products, fuelled by rising incomes, globalisation and urbanisation, particularly in the developing world. At the same time, these opportunities bring increased complexity in the supply channels that market, distribute, organise an...


McDermott, John J.Rich, Karl M.Gebremedhin, BerhanuBurrow, H.[Value chains and innovation]Value chains and innovation

A study that was carried out to identify calf variables that could be used to develop a simple linear regression equation for estimating body weight of calves in pastoral systems is described. The study which was carried out between November 2000 and March 2001 used 232 calves less than 10 months...


Karimi, S.K.Gitau, G.K.McDermott, John J.Kinuthia, R.N.Gathuma, J.M.[Estimation of body weight of Maasai Zebu calves and their crosses with Sahiwal and Boran in Kajiado District, Kenya]Estimation of body weight of Maasai Zebu calves and their crosses with Sahiwal and Boran in Kajiado District, Kenya

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