We present use of SNP technologies to obtain for the first time, rapid, large-scale, in situ estimates of performance of crossbred cows in smallholder herds. Compared to historical approaches, our approach allowed optimum crossbreed choices to be determined more rapidly and without question about...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Marete, A.
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Mujibi, F.D.N.
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Rao, E.J.O.
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Gondro, C.
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Weerasinghe, W.M.S.P.
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Gibson, John P.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[A novel use of high density SNP assays to optimize choice of different crossbred dairy cattle genotypes in smallholder systems in East Africa]
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A novel use of high density SNP assays to optimize choice of different crossbred dairy cattle genotypes in smallholder systems in East Africa
The study investigates the role of technology adoption and collective action in the demand for credit among dairy farmers in rural Tanzania. Using survey data from four districts in Tanga and Morogoro regions, the incidence of credit is found to be seven percent. Logit and tobit models based on a...
Reproductive performance and disease data were recorded for 2 years on 1,824 dairy cows in smallholder farms using participatory approaches and onfarm recording. Most animals experienced one service to conception. Calving intervals were long, ranging between 261 and 761 days, with an average of 4...
Mujibi, F.D.N.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Rao, E.J.O.
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Karanja, T.
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Kihara, Absolomon
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Marete, A.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Gondro, C.
,
Weerasinghe, W.M.S.P.
,
Gibson, John P.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
[Use of high density SNP genotypes to determine the breed composition of cross bred dairy cattle in smallholder farms: Assessment of reproductive and health performance]
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Use of high density SNP genotypes to determine the breed composition of cross bred dairy cattle in smallholder farms: Assessment of reproductive and health performance