Small ruminant production is widespread throughout all the ecological zones of West and Central Africa. The seasonal climate of the area influences growth and reproduction of the animals through its effects on forage availability and disease prevalence. Distribution of the breeds show evidence of...
Osinowo, O.A.
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Abubakar, B.Y.
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[Appropriate breeding strategies for small ruminant production in West and Central Africa]
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Appropriate breeding strategies for small ruminant production in West and Central Africa
Gutu, Z.
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Kassie, Girma T.
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Baker, Derek
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Revealed preference based valuation of indigenous sheep traits]
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Revealed preference based valuation of indigenous sheep traits
Muigai, Anne W.T.
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Matete, G.
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Aden, H.H.
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Tapio, M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Marshall, Karen
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[The indigenous farm genetic resources of Somalia: Preliminary phenotypic and genotypic characterization of cattle, sheep and goats]
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The indigenous farm genetic resources of Somalia: Preliminary phenotypic and genotypic characterization of cattle, sheep and goats
Village and market survey was conducted to check quantities, varieties, weight and prices of sheep in Harar, Tigray and wollo provinces. In Harar province, Black Head sheep type is found. Adults (mainly 2 years old) weighed between 10-12 kg. In addition, information was obtained from market asses...
Oppenheimer, B.
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[Report on field survey of sheep in Ethiopia from August 8th till August 18th, 1970, in the provinces of Wollo, Tigre and Harar]
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Report on field survey of sheep in Ethiopia from August 8th till August 18th, 1970, in the provinces of Wollo, Tigre and Harar
Dorper weaners of about 9 months old at Katumani Research station in 1975 were divided in to 3 groups: Group I (20 males) 1 kg marc per day per head, Group II (20 males). 5 kg marc per day per head, control group (40 females) without marc. Pyrethrum marc may, because of its residual 0.08% pyrethr...
Allonby, E.
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Kingoku, J.
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Muhoya, K.
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Muthoka, J.
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Odhiambo, F.
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Ogutu, E.
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Preston, J
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Rakoazi, G.
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[Pyrethrum marc supplement feeding to Dorper weaners at Katumani research station, Machakos]
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Pyrethrum marc supplement feeding to Dorper weaners at Katumani research station, Machakos
Feasibility study report of meat development project in Ghana. The performance of the project was evaluated and possible suggestions made on how to increase production and supply of poultry, eggs, pig and sheep to eliminate their imports. Technical, managerial and financial implications of the pr...
Reports results of investigations carried out in Botswana on range management. Topical discussions on bush control, grazing systems, stocking rates, range improvement through the introduction of fodder species, agronomy, range monitoring and range ecology included. Additional information on anima...
Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana
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[Ten years of animal production and range research in Botswana]
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Ten years of animal production and range research in Botswana
Thirty two ram lambs were included from the on-going selection breeding programme. These lambs consisted of the Adal and Black Head Somali (16 each) and were used to study the fattening ability of the two breeds and to compare the concentrate ratio. The average initial weights and age were 14.2 K...
Akalu, B.
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Galal, E.S.E.
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[Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep]
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Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep
Sheep and goats of tropical Africa were studied. Data on breed types, management systems, ownership, nutrition and productivity included for both species. Their contributions to live weight biomass, meat production, and registered slaughtering units described. Some measured production parameters ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa]
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Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa
A survey was carried out to evaluate the effect of veterinary treatment on disease incidence and productivity of West African Dwarf (Djallonke) goats and sheep from may 1982 to April 1983. Two village groups were identified as treatment group (where rinderpest vaccination and dipping applied) and...
Adeoye, S.A.O.
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[Effect of treatment on disease incidence and productivity of sheep and goats in two groups of villages in the humid forest zone of southwest Nigeria]
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Effect of treatment on disease incidence and productivity of sheep and goats in two groups of villages in the humid forest zone of southwest Nigeria