Describes the major systems of small ruminant production in tropical Africa. Discusses the distribution and importance of goats, genetic resources, production systems, management and constraints to production.
Discusses the need for a network approach to overcome productivity constraints in African livestock. Looks into the African Small Ruminant Research Network and discusses its intention, structure as well as training and research activities.
Wilson, R.T.
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Lebbie, S.H.B.
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[Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep]
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Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep
Shows mixed species stocking in Northern tropical Africa w., particularly emphasis on the African traditional animal production systems; w. data on reproduction, growth and viability for five species in the region; herd & flock structures for dif. species; and the use of livestock to increase the...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Mixed species stocking and the vital statistics and demography of domestic animals in the arid and semi-arid zones of northern tropical Africa]
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Mixed species stocking and the vital statistics and demography of domestic animals in the arid and semi-arid zones of northern tropical Africa
Describes some of the problems facing goat production in various countries of the world, evaluating the socio-economic importance of goats & their introduction & acceptance among the extremely poor in the cold climate of North Eastern USA, & among small farmers in the Caribbean, Central America, ...
Sinn, R.
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Urquiza, D.
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Bossi, A.
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Stanton, T.
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Wilson, R.T.
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Noble, A.L.
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Nolan, M.F.
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Devendra, C.
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[Goats and the small farmer dilemma: Problems and potentialities]
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Goats and the small farmer dilemma: Problems and potentialities
Examines sheep and goat husbandry including breed types and ownership; nutrition and productivity. Tabulates their contribution to liveweight biomass, meat production, and registered slaughtering. Shows some measured production parameters for African goats and sheep in semi-arid areas. Looks at t...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa]
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Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa