A deterministic model was developed to evaluate the adequacy and utilization of ruminant livestock feed resources in the moist savannahs of W. Africa. Changes in land cropped and available as range, were used to project changes in feed resources over time and to evalaute whether these feed resour...
Naazie, A.
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Smith, Jimmy W.
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[Modelling feed resources budgets in the moist savannahs of West Africa]
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Modelling feed resources budgets in the moist savannahs of West Africa
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.
Growing pearl millet and cowpea in combination with raising ruminant livestock is widely practiced in the Sahel. In this farming system, livestock feeding depends mostly on rangeland, fallows and cropland grazing. Nutritional constraints to grazing ruminants stem primarily from feed scarcity and ...
Fernández Rivera, S.
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Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
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Williams, Timothy O.
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Turner, M.
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Schlecht, E.
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Salla, A.
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Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Sangare, M.
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[Nutritional constraints to grazing ruminants in the millet-cowpea- livestock farming system of the Sahel]
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Nutritional constraints to grazing ruminants in the millet-cowpea- livestock farming system of the Sahel
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
In volume 1 of this document are outlined the main features of the livestock sub-sector in East and Central Africa, brief history of the ASARECA Animal Agriculture Research Network, major achievements of network operational mechanisms, meeting frequency and problems. Discussions on the A-AARNET R...
Ndikumana, J.
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Mpiri, D.
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[Research strategy and programmes, 1998-2003. Volume 1. Volume 2: Project 1. Collaborative research for livestock Development in East and Central Africa. Volume 3: Project 2. Crises mitigation in livestock systems in the greater Horn of Africa: from relief to Development]
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Research strategy and programmes, 1998-2003. Volume 1. Volume 2: Project 1. Collaborative research for livestock Development in East and Central Africa. Volume 3: Project 2. Crises mitigation in livestock systems in the greater Horn of Africa: from relief to Development
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