This paper describes the origins and subsequent development of a collaborative programme of research on smallholder dairy production between KARI, ILCA and other cooperating institutions. The programme conducted research within a farming ystems framework in per-urban areas of coastal lowland Keny...
Thorpe, W.R.
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Mullins, G.
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Reynolds, L.
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Maloo, S.H.
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Muinga, R.W.
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Mureithi, J.G.
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Njuni, M.
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Ramadhan, A.
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[Research on smallholder dairy production in coastal lowland Kenya]
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Research on smallholder dairy production in coastal lowland Kenya
The paper reviews the evidence of genetic resistance to endoparasites both within and between breeds of sheep and goats and assesses the possibilities of breeding for increased resistance. In light of this evidence, ILCA has developed a Pan-African research programme to investigate and characteri...
Baker, R.L.
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Lahlou-Kassi, A.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Reynolds, L.
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Tekelye Bekele
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Rey, B.
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[A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area]
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A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area
Presents and discusses a strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics. Discusses the approaches taken by ILCA which includes alley farming and presents the results of the study.
Reynolds, L.
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Atta-Krah, A.N.
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Francis, P.A.
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[A strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics]
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A strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics
The limited resources available to national agriculture research and extension systems in Africa will allow only top priority areas to be funded. Priority identification must take into account farmers' objectives and those of national planners. A farming systems approach is essential to determine...
A trial involving 28 West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed 4 levels of supplement of Leucaena leucocephala and Gliricidia sepium over a basal diet of Panicum maximum and dried cassava peels was conducted over 2 reproductive cycles. The provision of supplementary browse to pregnant and lactating goat...
Reynolds, L.
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[Effects of browse supplementation on the productivity of West African dwarf goats]
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Effects of browse supplementation on the productivity of West African dwarf goats
An experiment was carried out over 2 years period to investigate effect of levels of browse supplementary offered to West African Dwarf (Djallonke) sheep on productivity. The results of this on-station trail showed that overall lambing interval was 239 days (ranging from 262 days to 226 days).Bir...
Reynolds, L.
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Adeoye, S.A.O.
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[Small ruminant productivity and nutrition in southern Nigeria]
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Small ruminant productivity and nutrition in southern Nigeria
This study quantifies comprehensively both within and between breed differences in resistance to natural infection with gastrointestinal parasites. This research programme was developed from an earlier study in coastal Kenya involving Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper sheep. It is now part of an ILC...
Baker, R.L.
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Reynolds, L.
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Mwamachi, D.M.
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Audho, James O.
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Magadi, M.
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Miller, J.E.
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[Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya]
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Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya
Studies the within-and between-breed differences in resistance to natural infection with gastro-intestinal parasites and identifies genetic markers to aid in the selection of animals. Data analysed include PCV (Packed Cell Volume), live weight from birth to 360 days and faecal egg counts.
Reynolds, L.
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Baker, R.L.
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Sherington, J.
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Njubi, D.
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[Resistance to gastro-intestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai-Dorper crossbred sheep]
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Resistance to gastro-intestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai-Dorper crossbred sheep
This paper describes the study area and give some figures on the losses due to internal parasites. It presents previous studies on the effect of parasitism on small ruminant productivity. It summarises results from ILCA's preliminary investigations in the coast of Kenya and outlines future work.
Reynolds, L.
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[The effects of endoparasitism on the productivity of sheep in the Coast of Kenya]
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The effects of endoparasitism on the productivity of sheep in the Coast of Kenya
Baker, R.L.
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Reynolds, L.
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Lahlou-Kassi, A.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Bekele, T.
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Rey, B.
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[Prospects for breeding for resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants in Africa a new ILCA research programme]
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Prospects for breeding for resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants in Africa a new ILCA research programme