Studies the death rate and cause of death of lambs in six different environments in the African traditional livestock production systems. Suggests solutions to reduce early mortality rates.
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Mack, S.
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Agyemang, K.
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[Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems]
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Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems
Reports results of a study carried out in Niono, Mali to collect data on ownership patterns, management strategies and objectives of poultry kept under social and environmental conditions typical of much of Africa.
Kuit, H.G.
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Traoré, A.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[La production animale au Mali central: Enquete preliminaire sur la production avicole villageoise dans la region de Niono]
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La production animale au Mali central: Enquete preliminaire sur la production avicole villageoise dans la region de Niono
The paper examines levels of mortality and morbidity from birth to maturity of African small ruminants in a range of traditional (Pastoral, agropastoral, mixed smallholder and modern (research station, ranch) systems. Goat mortality is ususally heavier than that of sheep prior to weaning where tw...
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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Mukasa, E.
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[Mortality and morbidity of African small ruminants under various management systems]
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Mortality and morbidity of African small ruminants under various management systems
Discusses pre-weaning mortality in kids, ages at death and causes of death in the traditionally managed African small ruminant farms. Presents data on pre-weaning death rates of lambs for different variables (system, sex, birth type, birth season, parity & flock) at six sites (Sudan, Mali, Kenya,...
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Mack, S.D.
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Agyemang, K.
,
[Pre-weaning kid and lamb losses in traditional African management systems]
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Pre-weaning kid and lamb losses in traditional African management systems
Reports results of a study carried out in Niono, Mali to collect data on ownership patterns, management strategies and objectives of poultry kept under social and environmental conditions typical of much of Africa.
Kuit, H.G.
,
Traoré, A.
,
Wilson, R.T.
,
[Livestock production in central Mali: A preliminary survey of backyard poultry production in the Niono area]
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Livestock production in central Mali: A preliminary survey of backyard poultry production in the Niono area