This workshop reviews the options and strategies for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) and to identify priorities for action. It focusses primarily on the technical needs and opportunities and placed less emphasis on policy and institutional issues. The workshop resulted i...
Gibson, John P.
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Gamage, S.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Iniguez, L.
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Maillard, J.C.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Semambo, D.K.
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Toll, Jane
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[Options and strategies for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources. Report of an international workshop]
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Options and strategies for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources. Report of an international workshop
Many challenges face tick genomics. Ticks have large genomes and their estimated sizes vary from 1.04~7.1 x10(9) bp, about one third to over two times the size of the human genome. Karyotype studies have revealed a range in chromosome number and the sex determining system seems to be primarily dr...
Assessment of genetic diversity is a prerequisite for the management and conservation of animal genetic resources. Appropriate design of breeding programmes is therefore impossible for breeds that have not been adequately characterized either phenotypically and/or genetically. Phenotypic characte...
Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Kamande, G.K.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[The small East African shorthorn zebu cows in Kenya. I: linear body measurements]
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The small East African shorthorn zebu cows in Kenya. I: linear body measurements
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
The A-AARNET (ASARECA Animal Agriculture Research Network) training course for researchers on breeding strategies was given by Han Jianlin of ILRI Nairobi. The course topics are as follows. Genes, genomes and genomics: an introduction; Cloning, restriction endonuclease and DNA sequencing; Detecti...
Bealby, K.A.
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Chisanga, H.K.
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Silutongwe, J.
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Connor, R.J.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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[A-AARNET training course for researchers on breeding strategies for use of animal genetic resources in eastern and central Africa.Workshop material. Facilitated by ILRI - SLU Team. Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries]
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A-AARNET training course for researchers on breeding strategies for use of animal genetic resources in eastern and central Africa.Workshop material. Facilitated by ILRI - SLU Team. Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries
A new approach for capacity building, "training the trainers", addressing university faculty and other NARS scientists in developing countries, has been implemented to strengthen the sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) through improved research and teaching. The project is carried ...
Malmfors, B.
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Smalley, M.E.
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Philipsson, J.
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Ibrahim
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Andersson-Eklund, L.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Mpofu, N.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries - a new approach]
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Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries - a new approach
This paper describes the importance of the community-based management of animal genetic resources and, based on existing participatory community-level projects, identifies crucial elements for the successful implementation of such programmes. These include: increased public awareness, promoting t...
This Other comprises a 10 minutes film focusing on ILRI's work in 2007. It looks at a glance ILRI's project - People, Livestock and Wildlife; BECA, the new ILRI hosted biosciences platform; livestock genetic resources - conserving livestock genetic diversity; climate change; water management for...
International Livestock Research Institute
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[ILRI at work 2007. ILRI's work in field, conference room and laboratory over the year. 10 minute documentary]
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ILRI at work 2007. ILRI's work in field, conference room and laboratory over the year. 10 minute documentary
Inventory of species and breeds, their population sizes, geographic distribution and possibly their genetic diversity is generally undertaken as a first step in any national programme for the management of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture. The primary purpose of such an assessmen...
Farm animals play a crucial part in the livelihood systems and well-being of the poor in the developing world, and thereby in helping to meet the Millennium Development Goals. In addition to food, clothing and other goods, livestock are important for income generation, wealth accumulation, tracti...
Gibson, J.
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Gamage, S.
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Hanotte, O.
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Iñiguez, L.
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Maillard, J.C.
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Rischkowsky, B.
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Semambo, D.
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Toll, Jane
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[Options and strategies for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources: Report of an international workshop, AGROPOLIS, Montpellier, France, 7-10 November 2005]
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Options and strategies for the conservation of farm animal genetic resources: Report of an international workshop, AGROPOLIS, Montpellier, France, 7-10 November 2005