A rapid survey of livestock ownership patterns, flock demography and sheep productivity was undertaken on 120 flocks in four Peasant Associations. Sheep account for 64.7 per cent of the numbers of livestock owned. Mean flock size was 23.8 head and each flock was owned on average by 1.5 people. Fl...
Agyemang, K.
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Akalework, N.
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Voorthuizen, A.
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Anderson, F.M.
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[A rapid survey of sheep production in the traditional sector of Debre Berhan, Ethiopian highlands]
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A rapid survey of sheep production in the traditional sector of Debre Berhan, Ethiopian highlands
The livestock sector continues to play a major role in the economies of many sub-Saharan African
countries. Predictions indicate that demand for livestock products will increase in the coming
decades due to increasing human population and urbanisation. This calls for enhanced livestock
production...
Oluoch-Kosura, W.
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Odhiambo, M.O.
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[Technology-policy gap and impact on application of animal biotechnology in sub-Saharan African countries]
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Technology-policy gap and impact on application of animal biotechnology in sub-Saharan African countries
Ruiz, Lisbeth Rocío
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Burkart, Stefan
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Muñoz Quiceno, Jhon Jairo
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Enciso, Karen
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Gutierrez, Jhon Freddy
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Charry, Andrés
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Puerta Rodríguez, Cristhian David
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Vivas Quila, Nelson José
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Morales Velasco, Sandra
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Díaz, Manuel Francisco
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Peters, Michael
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[Inhibiting factors and promotion strategies for increasing adoption levels of improved forages in cattle production]
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Inhibiting factors and promotion strategies for increasing adoption levels of improved forages in cattle production
Mude, Andrew G.
,
[The role of mobile technologies in promoting sustainable delivery of livestock insurance in the East African Drylands: Toward sustainable Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) for pastoralists]
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The role of mobile technologies in promoting sustainable delivery of livestock insurance in the East African Drylands: Toward sustainable Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) for pastoralists
Animal Source Foods such as milk, meat and eggs are essential for human nutrition. Demand is increasing and this offers multiple opportunities for livestock producers. However, sustainable productivity and efficiency gains are needed, addressing both seasonal and inter-annual variation. Feed is a...
Peters, Michael
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Jones, Christopher S.
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Duncan, Alan J.
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Castiblanco, V.
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Ohmstedt, U.
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Rüdiger, U.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Burkart, Stefan
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[Feeds and Forages in the Livestock CGIAR Research Program]
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Feeds and Forages in the Livestock CGIAR Research Program
Despite the profound livestock importance in eastern Africa, livestock productivity remains low attributable to a number of challenges. One of the major drawbacks is lack of quality feeds and forages. This results in poor animal performance and suboptimal use of resources. Intertwined with this l...
Mwendia, Solomon W.
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Ohmstedt, U.
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Karanja, S.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Peters, Michael
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Jones, Christopher S.
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[Forage seed systems in eastern Africa: Challenges and opportunities]
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Forage seed systems in eastern Africa: Challenges and opportunities
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
Muturu cattle, mostly found nowadays in Nigeria, have been classified as an endangered cattle population due to the rapid decline in their population size. They are among the shorthorn West African B. taurus trypanotolerance cattle. Here, we report candidate signature of positive selection obtain...
Tijjani, A.
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Utsunomiya, Yuri Tani
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Oyekanmi Nash, O.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Whole genome sequence-based genetic characterization of Muturu, an endangered trypanotolerant population of West African Bos Taurus]
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Whole genome sequence-based genetic characterization of Muturu, an endangered trypanotolerant population of West African Bos Taurus
Milk handling and equipments used have a profound influence on the bacteriological quality of milk. In smallholder milk production systems plastic jerry cans are commonly used and compromise the milk quality. The study was conducted in August and September 2016 to assess the Efficacy of the Mazzi...
Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Mboya, N.
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Laizer, M.
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Omore, Amos O.
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[The Efficacy of the Mazzican for milking, transportation and improving bacteriological quality of milk in the smallholder dairy value chain in Tanzania]
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The Efficacy of the Mazzican for milking, transportation and improving bacteriological quality of milk in the smallholder dairy value chain in Tanzania
Blümmel, Michael
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Gerard, Bruno G.
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Valbuena, Diego
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Duncan, Alan J.
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[Livestock: The good and the bad]
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Livestock: The good and the bad