In a trial to evaluate the growth of crossbred calves under semi-arid ranch conditions in Botswana, pure Tswana and crossbred beef cows were inseminated with beefalo and Italian semen or mated naturally with Brahman, Simmental or Tswana bulls. The 424 calves produced were weighed at birth and at ...
Makobo, A.D.
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Buck, N.G.
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Light, D.
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Lethola, L.L.
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[A note on the growth of beef crossbred calves in Botswana]
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A note on the growth of beef crossbred calves in Botswana
Osmotic resistance of erythrocyte in hypotonic saline was spectrophotometrically determined in White Fulani cattle, West African Dwarf sheep and goats.Osmotic fragility was found to be highest in goat with maximum resistance occuring at 0.75% and 0.55% sodium chloride solutions. It was lowest in ...
Olusanya, S.K.
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Adepoju, F.O.
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[Osmotic fragility of erythrocytes of some Nigerian species of domestic ruminants]
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Osmotic fragility of erythrocytes of some Nigerian species of domestic ruminants
Three breeds of cattle, the White Fulani (zebu breed), German Brown and Holstein (European breeds), of the same age, kept under identical conditions were studied to delineate differences in some body fluid charateristics. Data on comparative values of blood contituents, serum constituents and bod...
Olusanya, S.K.
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[Studies on some blood and body fluid characteristics in zebu and European breeds of cattle in the hot humid tropics of Nigeria]
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Studies on some blood and body fluid characteristics in zebu and European breeds of cattle in the hot humid tropics of Nigeria
Analyses reproductive parameters of White Fulani cows under semi-intensive management in Zaria, Nigeria. Data on age at first service, age at first calving, calving intervals and birth weight included.
Aganga, A.A.
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Oyejola, B.A.
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Aganga, A.O.
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Yaakugh, I.D.I.
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[Reproductive performance of White Fulani cows]
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Reproductive performance of White Fulani cows
A deltamethrin `pour-on' insecticide was applied monthly to over 2000 cattle exposed to a high challenge of drug-resistant trypanosomes and high tsetse re-invasion pressure in the Ghibe valley, south-west Ethiopia. Blood samples were taken monthly from an average of 760 cattle for determination o...
Rowlands, G.J.
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Leak, S.G.A.
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Mulatu, W.
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Nagda, S.M.
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Wilson, A.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[Use of deltamethrin 'pour on' insecticide for the control of cattle trypanosomiasis in the prescence of high tsetse invasion]
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Use of deltamethrin 'pour on' insecticide for the control of cattle trypanosomiasis in the prescence of high tsetse invasion
Summarises past and present experiences with livestock performance testing in sub-Saharan Africa and outlines the role of networks in improving on-farm testing through the use of standardised testing methods and rapid data handling and feedback. Includes data on the distribution of cattle and she...
Peters, Kurt J.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa
This paper analyzes the strategies of farmers in Kénédougou province to tackle African Animal Trypanosomosis (AAT). Using economic, entomological, and parasitological data collected by mul-tidisciplinary team, we operate a binary Logit model to evaluate the probability of choice between animal he...
Ouédraogo, D.
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Kamuanga, M.
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Savadogo, K.
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McDermott, John J.
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Woitag, T.
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[Determinants of the therapeutic choices and cattle health in the western Burkina Faso [Déterminants des recours thérapeutiques et prise en charge du bétail dans l'ouest du Burkina Faso]]
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Determinants of the therapeutic choices and cattle health in the western Burkina Faso [Déterminants des recours thérapeutiques et prise en charge du bétail dans l'ouest du Burkina Faso]
Nairobi is a large rapidly-growing city whose demand for beef, mutton and goat products is expected to double by 2030. The study aimed to map the Nairobi beef, sheep and goat systems structure and flows to identify deficiencies and vulnerabilities to shocks.
Cross-sectional data were collected t...
Alarcón, Pablo
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Murungi, M.K.
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Muinde, P.
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Akoko, James M.
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Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Kiambi, S.
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Ahmed, S.
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Häsler, Barbara
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies]
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Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies
A survey was conducted through single field visits and interviews with 360 respondents in selected districts of Bench Maji Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia to asses the Sheko cattle farming system, breeding practices, and identify cattle breeding goals and constraints for designing Sheko cattle conser...
Bayou, E.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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[Characterizing husbandry practices and breeding objectives of Sheko cattle owners for designing conservation and improvement strategies in Ethiopia]
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Characterizing husbandry practices and breeding objectives of Sheko cattle owners for designing conservation and improvement strategies in Ethiopia