The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different concentrations of trehalose and raffinose in Tris-citric acid-glucose (TCG) egg yolk extender for the sperm freezability of Red Maasai sheep, another African breed- the Dorper and their crosses. The results showed that Red Maasai,...
Yamashiro, H.
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Wando, J.R.
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Okoth, S.
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Sugimura, S.
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Moisyadi, S.
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Sato, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[A case study on cryopreservation of African sheep semen for the Red Maasai, Dorper breeds and their crosses]
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A case study on cryopreservation of African sheep semen for the Red Maasai, Dorper breeds and their crosses
Over the last two to three decades, West Africa has witnessed considerable changes in land use. Unprecedented increases in human population combined with changes in climatic patterns have reduced per capita arable land traditionally available for agricultural production. In the livestock sub-sect...
Agyemang, K.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Trends in genetic composition of livestock with respect to trypanotolerance and desirable economic traits with special emphasis on mixed farming systems in West and Central Africa]
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Trends in genetic composition of livestock with respect to trypanotolerance and desirable economic traits with special emphasis on mixed farming systems in West and Central Africa
A study was conducted at the Asella Station in the Arsi Region of Ethiopia to investigate the dairy performance of purebred indigenous Arsi and Friesian x Arsi crosses under different pre- and post-partum supplementary feeding regimes. Lactational performance of both genotypes was not affected by...
Tawah, C.L.
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Mohammed-Kurtu, Y.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Alemayehu, N.
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Shibre, M.
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[Lactation performance of purebred Arsi and Friesian X Arsi crosses under prepartum and postpartum supplementary feeding regimes in Ethiopia]
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Lactation performance of purebred Arsi and Friesian X Arsi crosses under prepartum and postpartum supplementary feeding regimes in Ethiopia
Indigenous domestic animal diversity constitute a major valuable asset for Africa and for the world. In Africa, indigenous livestock breeds, support the majority of smallholder rural farmers for whom these genetic resources are essential for improved nutrition, income and as a secure form of inve...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[Issues and current Developments in the conservation of indigenous African domestic animal diversity]
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Issues and current Developments in the conservation of indigenous African domestic animal diversity
The need for, potential benefits of, and possible problems with the establishment of a multi-country genetic evaluation scheme for Africa are discussed. The most compelling argument for such a scheme is the opportunity it may provide for the genetic improvement of indigenous livestock populations...
Rege, J.E.O.
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Westhuizen, J. van der
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[Is a multi-country genetic evaluation for Africa feasible?]
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Is a multi-country genetic evaluation for Africa feasible?
Summarises the critical steps for designing a comprehensive breeding system. Breed (genotype) comparison and utilization are discussed with ref. to breeding policy, environment and management systems, genetic parameters, purebreds, F1 crosses, rotational crossing, and F2 and F3 generations of bre...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[Lecture notes on design and analysis of breed comparison experiments]
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Lecture notes on design and analysis of breed comparison experiments
Africa is well-endowed with a diverse range of livestock breeds and strains of various species which are vital to the subsistence and economic Development of the continent. They provide year-round flow of essential products, sustain the employment and income of millions of people and contribute d...
Ermias, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Modelling carcass characteristics from live animal allometric parameters in tropical fat-tailed sheep]
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Modelling carcass characteristics from live animal allometric parameters in tropical fat-tailed sheep
The zebu cattle "breeds" of eastern and southern Africa are broadly classified into "large" and "small" types. Boran, Karamajong and Sudanese Zebu are examples of the former, while those of the latter include Angoni, Nkedi and Nandi. The habitat of the large zebu is drier than that of the small t...
Tawah, C.L.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Performance characteristics of some eastern and southern African Zebu cattle breeds]
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Performance characteristics of some eastern and southern African Zebu cattle breeds