Reports the results of studies on growth and live weight changes in a sedentary agro-pastoral system (Mali). Estimates weight & growth by age, sex, season & year, parity and farming system.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Factors influencing growth and liveweight in agro-pastoral cattle]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Factors influencing growth and liveweight in agro-pastoral cattle
Describes cattle husbandry in the agropastoral system of central Mali, discussing data on the management systems and ownership patterns, herd demography, and productivity including reproductive performance, growth, weight, traction and meat and milk production.
Discusses the cultivation/cattle complex in Western Darfur, Sudan by giving greater emphasis on traditional rainfed agriculture, small-scale irrigation and animal husbandry. Presents data on agronomy and yield of traditional rainfed crops, on climatology, on livestock population and on livestock ...
Wilson, R.T.
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Bailey, L.
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Hales, J.
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Moles, D.
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Watkins, A.E.
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[The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur]
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The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur
Studies the flock and herd structure of sheep, goats, cattle, equines and camels in Mali and provides information on related parameters for traditional systems in order to understand the management and production characteristics of these species.
Wilson, R.T.
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[L'elevage au Mali central: La structure des troupeaux avec quelques parametres demographiques relatifs]
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L'elevage au Mali central: La structure des troupeaux avec quelques parametres demographiques relatifs
Study of livestock production in the agro-pastoral system of Central Mali based on a state of knowledge report of the pastoral & agro-pastoral systems of Mali & on a continuous study of representative herds in both the irrigated rice & rainfed millet sub-systems of the agro-pastoral system. Descr...
Wilson, R.T.
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[La production animale dans le systeme agro-pastoral du Mali central]
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La production animale dans le systeme agro-pastoral du Mali central
Studies the flock and herd structure of sheep, goats, cattle, equines and camels in Mali and provides information on related parameters for traditional systems in order to understand the management and production characteristics of these species.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Structure of the herds and flocks and some related demographic parameters]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Structure of the herds and flocks and some related demographic parameters
Study of livestock production in the agro-pastoral system of Central Mali based on a state of knowledge report of the pastoral & agro-pastoral systems of Mali & on a continuous study of representative herds in both the irrigated rice & rainfed millet sub-systems of the agro-pastoral system. Descr...
Presents a summary and comparison of the demographic and production characteristics of five livestock production units studied by ILCA from 1978 to 1984. Discusses herd structure, calving rates, calf mortality, cow mortality, calf growth, milk production and herd productivity.
Leeuw, P.N. de
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Comparative productivity of indigenous cattle under traditional management in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Comparative productivity of indigenous cattle under traditional management in sub-Saharan Africa
Quantifies some of the benefits to range resource use and human food supply from multiple species stocking in African livestock systems. Gives examples of the use of range resources by camels, cattle, goats and sheep in terms of the percentages of total time spent on feeding. Presents productivit...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Benefits to range resource use and human food supply from multiple species stocking in African livestock systems]
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Benefits to range resource use and human food supply from multiple species stocking in African livestock systems
Looks at morbidity and mortality levels of domestic ruminants as influenced by environmental and pathological factors in a traditional agropastoral production system in the Niono area in central Mali. Examines causes and rates of morbidity and mortality and percentage and levels of gastro-intesti...
Traoré, A.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Environmental and pathological factors affecting morbidity and mortality of ruminants in the agropastoral system]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Environmental and pathological factors affecting morbidity and mortality of ruminants in the agropastoral system