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Journal Article 2007-12-15

Autor: Thornton, Philip K. Herrero, Mario T. Freeman, H.A. Okeyo Mwai, Ally Rege, J.E.O. Jones, Peter G. McDermott, John J.

Livestock systems in developing countries are characterised by rapid change, driven by factors such as population growth, increases in the demand for livestock products as incomes rise, and urbanisation. Climate change is adding to the considerable development challenges posed by these drivers of...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/2205

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Thornton, Philip K. ,  Herrero, Mario T. ,  Freeman, H.A. ,  Okeyo Mwai, Ally ,  Rege, J.E.O. ,  Jones, Peter G. ,  McDermott, John J. ,  [Vulnerability, climate change and livestock - opportunities and challenges for the poor] ,  Vulnerability, climate change and livestock - opportunities and challenges for the poor
Journal Article 1995

Autor: Leeuw, P.N. de McDermott, John J. Lebbie, S.H.B.

We begin by stressing that relevant and adequate information is an essential ingredient of efficient decision-making processes aimed at optimising the performance of livestock enterprises. Such decisions are universally made, so that though different approaches may be required, animal health and ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/29511

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Leeuw, P.N. de ,  McDermott, John J. ,  Lebbie, S.H.B. ,  [Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa] ,  Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa
Journal Article 1999

Autor: McDermott, John J. Randolph, Thomas F. Staal, Steven J.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/33161

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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
Journal Article 2002

Autor: 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.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/29169

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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
Book Chapter 2010-11-09

Autor: McDermott, John J. Rich, Karl M. Gebremedhin, Berhanu Burrow, H.

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...

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McDermott, John J. ,  Rich, Karl M. ,  Gebremedhin, Berhanu ,  Burrow, H. ,  [Value chains and innovation] ,  Value chains and innovation
Presentation 2012-02-19

Autor: Grace, Delia McDermott, John J.
Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/16603

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Grace, Delia ,  McDermott, John J. ,  [International agricultural research and agricultural associated diseases] ,  International agricultural research and agricultural associated diseases
Conference Paper 2000

Autor: Minjauw, B. Perry, Brian D. Randolph, Thomas F. McDermott, John J. Kruska, R.L.

Heartwater, transmitted by Amblyomma spp., is considered one of the most important tick-borne diseases of cattle, goats and sheep in southern Africa, causing considerable losses through mortality and control costs. In support of a project developing a new inactivated vaccine, we have undertaken, ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/50646

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Minjauw, B. ,  Perry, Brian D. ,  Randolph, Thomas F. ,  McDermott, John J. ,  Kruska, R.L. ,  [Identification of circumstances in which heartwater has a major economic impact for the livestock industry in Southern Africa] ,  Identification of circumstances in which heartwater has a major economic impact for the livestock industry in Southern Africa
Book Chapter 2012-02-10

Autor: McDermott, John J. Grace, Delia
Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/16449

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McDermott, John J. ,  Grace, Delia ,  [Agriculture-associated diseases: Adapting agriculture to improve human health] ,  Agriculture-associated diseases: Adapting agriculture to improve human health
Book Chapter 2013-09

Autor: McDermott, John J. Enahoro, Dolapo K. Herrero, Mario T.

This book draws together chapters by leading global experts to explore the complex relationship between food security and sociopolitical stability up to roughly 2025. It offers new insights building on lessons learned since the 2008 and 2011 global food price spikes sparked political unrest that ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/35041

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McDermott, John J. ,  Enahoro, Dolapo K. ,  Herrero, Mario T. ,  [Livestock futures to 2020: How will they shape food, environmental, health, and global security?] ,  Livestock futures to 2020: How will they shape food, environmental, health, and global security?
Journal Article 2002

Autor: McDermott, John J. Arimi, S.M.

Brucellosis is an important disease among livestock and people in sub-Saharan Africa. In general, the incidence is the highest in pastoral production systems and decreases as herd size and size of landholding decreases. The prevalence of risk factors for infections are best understood for bovine ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/29874

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McDermott, John J. ,  Arimi, S.M. ,  [Brucellosis in sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, control and impact] ,  Brucellosis in sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, control and impact

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