Grassland-based systems are no longer seen exclusively as livestock production enterprises but as multiple use systems with important consequences for the global environment. They are crucial for the protection of ecosystem goods and services, for tourism and for mitigating climate change. Well-m...
Isik S
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Ates, S.
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Gunes A
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Aktas AH
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Keles G
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[Effect of deficit irrigation on dry matter and sheep production from permanent sown pastures]
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Effect of deficit irrigation on dry matter and sheep production from permanent sown pastures
Pérez, T.
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Kerridge, Peter C.
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[Forage for smallholders : the ADB project: expected outputs from the project and ADB requirements]
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Forage for smallholders : the ADB project: expected outputs from the project and ADB requirements
Aboul-Naga, A.M.
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[Improving subtropical Egyptian fat-tailed sheep through cross-breeding with the prolific Finnsheep]
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Improving subtropical Egyptian fat-tailed sheep through cross-breeding with the prolific Finnsheep
Sun-drying is the main method of conserving peanut haulms in the tropics but it is challenging to field-dry and store in the rainy season due to nutrient losses, which could be reduced by ensiling. This study investigated the effects of conserving peanut haulm as hay or silage on growth performan...
Addah, W.
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Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Larbi, A.
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McAllister, T.A.
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[Nutritional value of peanut haulm: effects on digestibility and on growth performance of sheep fed peanut hay or silage]
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Nutritional value of peanut haulm: effects on digestibility and on growth performance of sheep fed peanut hay or silage
Maize fiber was evaluated in wet, dry and silage form with 200
g cotton cake supplementation in growing Nellore Brown ram
lambs (24.8±0.96) using six sheep per treatment in a growth-cummetabolism
trial of 90 days with collection of feed, leftover, feces and
urine samples during the last ten days....
Ramana Reddy, Y.
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Khan, A.A.
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Sharada, P.
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Ravi, D.
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Prasad, K.V.S.V.
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Ramana Reddy, Y.
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Blümmel, Michael
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[Effect of feeding maize fiber in wet, dry and silage form with cotton cake supplementation on intake, nutrient utilization and performance in Nellore Brown sheep]
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Effect of feeding maize fiber in wet, dry and silage form with cotton cake supplementation on intake, nutrient utilization and performance in Nellore Brown sheep
Small ruminants contribute significantly to meat (and sometimes milk) production in Africa and hence in meeting the current shortfall created by the fast rising human population. Flock productivity may, however, be affected by a wide range of disease problems and reproductive wastage. The impact ...
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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[Possible impact of disease and reproductive wastage on the productivity of tropical small ruminants: An overview]
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Possible impact of disease and reproductive wastage on the productivity of tropical small ruminants: An overview
System dynamics modelling approach has been widely used in the agriculture sector to describe livestock production systems, livestock health and natural resource management. However, its application in modelling livestock breeding programs and systems is limited. Therefore, this study explores th...
Tadel, K.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Sölkner, J.
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[The use of system dynamics modelling methodologies in sheep breeding programs and management systems]
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The use of system dynamics modelling methodologies in sheep breeding programs and management systems
The paper reviews the evidence of genetic resistance to endoparasites both within and between breeds of sheep and goats and assesses the possibilities of breeding for increased resistance. In light of this evidence, ILCA has developed a Pan-African research programme to investigate and characteri...
Baker, R.L.
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Lahlou-Kassi, A.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Reynolds, L.
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Tekelye Bekele
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Rey, B.
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[A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area]
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A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area
Tadesse, F.
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Hagos, Fitsum
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Kassie, Girma T.
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Baker, Derek
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[Price analysis and performance of indigenous Menz sheep marketing: the case of Menz district; Ethiopia]
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Price analysis and performance of indigenous Menz sheep marketing: the case of Menz district; Ethiopia
Getachew, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Tibbo, Markos
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Sharma, A.K.
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Sölkner, J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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[Use of linear body measurements for performance recording and genetic evaluation of Menz and Afar sheep breeds under village condition]
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Use of linear body measurements for performance recording and genetic evaluation of Menz and Afar sheep breeds under village condition