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Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a major threat for cattle health and production in Africa. This disease is caused by the small-colony type of Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides (MmmSC). Transmission occurs from direct and repeated contacts between sick and healthy animals. Vete...


Lesnoff, MatthieuLaval, G.Bonnet, P.Abdicho, S.Workalemahu, A.Kifle, D.Peyraud, A.Lancelot, R.Thiaucourt, Francois[Within-herd spread of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Ethiopian highlands]Within-herd spread of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Ethiopian highlands

Presents results of a former survey conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the production system at Elangat Wuas group ranches in Kajiado district, Kenya. Describes the ranch in relation to rainfall, infrastructure, vegetation & land units and nutritional value of the range. Discusses...


Bille, Jean-ClaudeAnderson, F.M.[A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District]A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District

The paper begins with Nepals geographic location, climate, altitude, area in sq km., regions, and economy. This is followed by livelihood analysis and poverty focus referring to capital access and vulnerability content. Then the paper examines the role of small ruminants in the countrys economy....


Bain, R.K.Joshi, B.R.Gauchan, D.Gray, G.D.[Options to overcome worm infection in small ruminants for producers in Nepal]Options to overcome worm infection in small ruminants for producers in Nepal

This paper deals with foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali. It discusses the location of study site, vegetation in the grazing orbit, herd management and livestock behaviour. Results on seasonal variation in feed supply, selection of the annual grazing or...


Diarra, L.Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.Leeuw, P.N. de[Foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali]Foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali
Autor: Koning, R. de

Reproductive performance of Malawi Zebu cattle were investigated. Reproduction record on breeding performance of 1500 cattle over a period of eight years were analysed. Discussions and data on age at first calving, distribution, interval, percentage and pattern of calving; variations in ovarian a...


Koning, R. de[Breeding performance of Malawi Zebu cattle kept under traditional systems of management]Breeding performance of Malawi Zebu cattle kept under traditional systems of management
Autor: Wilson, R.T.

Presents results of a least-squares analysis of the variance in three indices of productivity, viz. liveweight of young weaned per breeding female, per kg. of breeding female and per kg. metabolic weight of female, due to sex of offspring, parity, type & season of birth, system of production (sed...


Wilson, R.T.[Studies on the livestock of southern Darfur, Sudan. VIII. A comparison of productivity indices for goats and sheep]Studies on the livestock of southern Darfur, Sudan. VIII. A comparison of productivity indices for goats and sheep
Autor: Coppock, D.L.

Studies labour requirements, opportunity costs, and problems of hay making by pastoral women for households involved in initial extension activities in 1990. It provides a close link of research with extension and reveals wether hay making could be a viable intervention. Includes data for hay mak...


Coppock, D.L.[Hay making by pastoral women for improved calf management in Ethiopia: Labour requirements, opportunity costs, and feasibility of intervention]Hay making by pastoral women for improved calf management in Ethiopia: Labour requirements, opportunity costs, and feasibility of intervention

Small ruminant genetic resources (SRGR) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) play an important role in the welfare of the people, especially the resource poor. SSA is endowed with a diverse SRGR maintained under equally diverse and complex production systems. The public and the private sectors are key act...


Lebbie, S.H.B.Ramsay, K.[A perspective on conservation and management of small ruminant genetic resources in sub-Saharan Africa]A perspective on conservation and management of small ruminant genetic resources in sub-Saharan Africa

Examines some interactions of market access and family wealth on household milk allocation for calves and people. Evaluates implications in terms of mortality and morbidity rates of nursing calves and the composition and nutritional value of human diets. Presents surveys of pastoral households in...


Holden, S.J.Coppock, D.L.Assefa, M.[Pastoral dairy marketing and household wealth interactions and their implications for calves and humans in Ethiopia]Pastoral dairy marketing and household wealth interactions and their implications for calves and humans in Ethiopia

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