Discusses natural feed resources and their availability patterns in Nigeria. Lists grassland, communities and their yield under natural environment and, common browse species and their nutritive value in Bin-Yauri Grazing Reserve in the late dry season.
A key characteristic of the provision of feed resources under staff feeding conditions in many smallholder systems is a high degree of variability in the types and quantities of feeds used. Striking seasonal patterns have been widely observed (e.g. Gatenby et al, 1989). However, their consequence...
Thorne, Peter J.
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Tanner, J.C.
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Gurung, H.B.
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[Patterns in the provision of feed resources for stall-fed ruminant livestock in the Nepal Himalaya]
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Patterns in the provision of feed resources for stall-fed ruminant livestock in the Nepal Himalaya
Outlines the evolution of man's utilization of the natural and derived grasslands of the intertropical zone in terms of his management of wild and domesticated herbivores; assesses their roles as a primary feed resources for livestock and as an effective means of maintaining soil fertility in the...
Tothill, J.C.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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Diallo, A.K.
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[Present and future role of grasslands and fodder crops in inter-tropical countries with special reference to over-production and environment]
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Present and future role of grasslands and fodder crops in inter-tropical countries with special reference to over-production and environment
The Kenya coastal region has a large, unsatisfied market for milk and dairy products. Between 1988 and 1994, a research project, closely linked to extension, identified and addressed technical constraints that limit smallholder dairy Development in the region. Methodological approaches are outlin...
Thorpe, W.R.
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Maloo, S.H.
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Muinga, R.W.
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Mullins, G.R.
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Mureithi, J.G.
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Njunie, M.
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Ramadhan, A.
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[Production of marketable milk in the sub-humid tropics: experiences, lessons and technologies from coastal Kenya]
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Production of marketable milk in the sub-humid tropics: experiences, lessons and technologies from coastal Kenya
Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems are discussed in the context of the demand-led processes for foods of animal origin, in which the contribution of ruminants is lagging. Increased productivity in the future will need to come from improved per animal performa...
Devendra, C.
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[Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems in the Asian region]
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Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems in the Asian region
Reports on research activities carried out by ILCA's highland programme to devise an appropriate animal feed production strategy for small scale farmeres in the Ethiopian highlands. Gives a critical analysis of the available sources of animal feed, such as, roughages from native pasture, browse a...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Haque, I.
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Tedla, A.
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[The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations]
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The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations
Describes the major changes in institutional structure, philosophy and focus occured at ILCA on the livestock production systems in Africa; reviews the establishment of research priorities on which basis six research thrusts or areas of focus have been selected; examines in detail the primary obj...
Coppock, D.L.
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Chigaru, P.R.N.
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[Transition from systems to commodity research at ILCA: Perspectives on cattle production studies 1988-92]
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Transition from systems to commodity research at ILCA: Perspectives on cattle production studies 1988-92
The demand for meat and milk in Southeast Asia has almost doubled in the past two decades, and this trend is expected to continue in following years. There is a need to enhance productivity in the prevalent smallholder crop animal systems, in order to match these increases in demand without jeopa...
Pezo, Danilo A.
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Lanting, E.F.
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Chee, W.C.
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Kerridge, Peter C.
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[Feed resources for ruminants in smallholder farming systems in Southeast Asia]
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Feed resources for ruminants in smallholder farming systems in Southeast Asia
Reviews the work being conducted by ILCA in relation to the Development of agroforestry materials and their utilization in the typical mixed crop-livestock farming systems of Ethiopia; evaluates germplasm of multipurpose trees for a range of environments and identifies best-bet lines for improved...
Tothill, J.C.
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[Development of animal feed resources and the importance of agroforestry in relation to livestock production]
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Development of animal feed resources and the importance of agroforestry in relation to livestock production
A study conducted to evaluate the quality of some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya - through laboratory techniques - chemical and in vitro digestion. Includes grasses, browse plants (trees, shrubs & leguminous trees) and dual-purpose (food/forage) crops.
Sidahmed, A.E.
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Reed, J.D.
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Butterworth, M.H.
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Otieno, K.
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Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Chemical composition and digestibility values for some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya]
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Chemical composition and digestibility values for some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya