In order to characterise the dairy production systems as well as the productive and reproductive performance of dairy cows in the study area, a total of 256 and 54 dairy farms were used for survey and monitoring data collection, respectively. Based on breed, land size, feed and market accessibili...
Alemayehu, Y.A.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Tegegne, Azage
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Zollitsch, W.
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[Performance and limitation of two dairy production systems in the North western Ethiopian highlands]
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Performance and limitation of two dairy production systems in the North western Ethiopian highlands
Community-based breeding programs (CBBP), are being implemented in the South-West of Burkina Faso. CBBP are participatory programs that involve all local stakeholders in all steps, from designing and planning of the breeding program, all the way to the selection of the breeding stock. They aim to...
Ouédraogo, D.
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Soudré, A.
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Ouédraogo-Koné, S.
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Yougbaré, B.
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Bienvenue, L.Z.
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Arnaud, S.R.T.
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Gábor, M.
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Burger, P.
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Khayatzadeh, N.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Amadou T.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Implementation of community-based cattle breeding programs in Burkina Faso]
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Implementation of community-based cattle breeding programs in Burkina Faso
Dual purpose cattle production in mixed farming systems of Nicaragua is predominantly based on permanent grazing of naturalized grasslands, introduced pastures and crop residues. Milk production and animal offtake rates are low. Information to guide gender responsive interventions to improve live...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Urbina, M.M.
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Mora Benard, María Alejandra
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Corrales, Roldan
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Oyieng, Edwin P.
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Galiè, Alessandra
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Hoek, Rein van der
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Integrating gender analysis in understanding dual-purpose cattle breeding practices in Nicaragua]
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Integrating gender analysis in understanding dual-purpose cattle breeding practices in Nicaragua
This paper reviews experiences with cross-breeding for milk production in the tropics. Data were compiled from 23 different studies evaluating the performance of different grades of cross-bred animals as well as local breeds. Relative performance of indigenous breeds compared with different grade...
Galukande, E.
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Mulindwa, H.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Roschinky, R.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Cross-breeding cattle for milk production in the tropics: achievements, challenges and opportunities]
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Cross-breeding cattle for milk production in the tropics: achievements, challenges and opportunities
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Hoek, Rein van der
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Corrales, Roldan
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Wurzinger, Maria
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[Increasing the productivity of dual-purpose cattle in Nicaragua through use of appropriate breed types and application of best husbandry practices: 2015 annual progress report]
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Increasing the productivity of dual-purpose cattle in Nicaragua through use of appropriate breed types and application of best husbandry practices: 2015 annual progress report
Background
Understanding the relationship between genetic admixture and performances is crucial for the success of crossbreeding programs. Use of small sets of ancestry informative markers (AIMs) is a cost effective option to estimate the levels of admixture in situations where pedigree recording...
Getachew, T.
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Huson, H.J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Burgstaller, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Brem, G.
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Boison, S.A.
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Mészáros, G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture]
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Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture
The objective of this review paper is to examine whether or not sheep crossbreeding is a feasible option to improve indigenous sheep breeds in developing countries using Ethiopian case as example. The paper reviewed and discussed the history of exotic breed introduction, research, and development...
Getachew, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Abebe, A.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective]
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Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective
Ouédraogo, D.
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Soudré, A.
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Ouédraogo-Koné, S.
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Zoma, B.L.
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Yougbare, B.
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Khayatzadeh, N.
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Burger, P.
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Mészáros, G.
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Traoré, A.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Sölkner, J.
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[Breeding objectives and practices in three cattle production systems in Burkina Faso]
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Breeding objectives and practices in three cattle production systems in Burkina Faso
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Hoek, Rein van der
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Corrales, Roldan
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Wurzinger, Maria
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[Increasing the productivity of dual-purpose cattle in Nicaragua through use of appropriate breed types and application of best husbandry practices: 2014 annual progress report]
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Increasing the productivity of dual-purpose cattle in Nicaragua through use of appropriate breed types and application of best husbandry practices: 2014 annual progress report
Duguma, G.
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Mirkena, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Tibbo, Markos
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Sölkner, J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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[Participatory approaches for defining breeding objectives in community-based breeding programmes]
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Participatory approaches for defining breeding objectives in community-based breeding programmes