Slaughter data from 304 Menz and 153 Horro rams were analysed to determine between breeds differences in yields of carcass and edible non-carcass components, with the primary aim of creating awareness in the way animal evaluations for meat production may be modified to incorporate local cultures....
Ermias, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Banerjee, A.K.
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[Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia]
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Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia
This study quantifies comprehensively both within and between breed differences in resistance to natural infection with gastrointestinal parasites. This research programme was developed from an earlier study in coastal Kenya involving Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper sheep. It is now part of an ILC...
Baker, R.L.
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Reynolds, L.
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Mwamachi, D.M.
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Audho, James O.
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Magadi, M.
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Miller, J.E.
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[Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya]
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Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper and Red Maasai X Dorper lambs in coastal Kenya
Milk yield, milk composition and growth rates of offspring from goats (local-LL, Boer-BB and their crosses-Be) and of sheep (local-LL, Dorper-DD and their crosses-De) were estimated over two kidding/lambing seasons for 12 weeks of lactation using three techniques of milk-yield estimation, namely ...
Banda, J.W.
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Steinbach, J.
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Zerfas, H.P.
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[Composition and yield of milk from non-dairy goats and sheep in Malawi]
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Composition and yield of milk from non-dairy goats and sheep in Malawi
Complete cereal-based diets, containing either 50, 33, 22, or 10 veld hay (9. 7, 10.3, 11.6, and 12.1 MJ ME/kg DM, respectively) were fed to 40 wethers, to achieve a target body mass gain of 10 kg by 230 days. Ten animals were slaughtered at the start of the experiment to determine initial carcas...
Hatendi, P.R
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Smith, T.
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Ndlovu, L.
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Mutisi, C.
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[Fattening mature indigenous (Matabele) goats: effects on animal performance, body and carcass composition]
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Fattening mature indigenous (Matabele) goats: effects on animal performance, body and carcass composition
Reproductive performance, pre-weaning growth and calf mortality based on data over a 27-year period (1963-1989) were evaluated for Boran, Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu (TSZ) and their crosses maintained on-station at Livestock Research Centres Malya and West Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The crosses were 1/...
Kasonta, J.S.
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[Comparative growth and reproductive performance of Boran, Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu and Mpwapwa cattle breeds and various crosses]
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Comparative growth and reproductive performance of Boran, Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu and Mpwapwa cattle breeds and various crosses
The Small Ruminant Collaborative Research Support Program (SR-CRSP) in Kenya is engaged in a multidisciplinary research programme with a farming-system perspective. Its overall objective is to carry out research on dual-purpose goat production systems, to enhance production of food protein throug...
Semenye, P.P.
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Mbabu, A.N.
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Mwandotto, B.
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Nyaribo, F.B.
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Onim, J.M.
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Rurangirwa, F.
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[Research highlights from the Small Ruminant Collaborative Research Support Program: the dual-purpose goat (DPG)]
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Research highlights from the Small Ruminant Collaborative Research Support Program: the dual-purpose goat (DPG)
The performance of randomly selected Malawian local goats and their Saanen crosses was compared. The average litter size at kidding was 1.35 and 1.52, respectively. Birth weights, 12-week weights and weaning weights at 17 weeks were respectively 2.2 kg (SE = 0.12 kg), 8.2 kg (SE=0.41 kg) and 10.7...
Karua, S.K.
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Banda, J.W.
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[The performance of the Small East African goats and their Saanen crosses in Malawi]
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The performance of the Small East African goats and their Saanen crosses in Malawi
The paper reviews information on the White Fulani cattle. Discussions and data on breed origin, classification, distribution, population statistics, ecological settings, utility, husbandry practices, physical characteristics, special genetic characteristics, adaptive attributes and performance ch...
Erasmus, J.A.
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[Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the Improved Boer goat]
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Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the Improved Boer goat