A study was conducted to evaluate effects of cassava root chips (CRC) and Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) inclusion in layer rations on egg laying performance, egg quality parameters, fertility, and hatchability. One hundred twenty Dominant CZ layers, 22 wk of age, and 12 cocks were used and eq...
Tesfaye, E.B.
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Animut, G.M.
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Urge, M.L.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[Cassava root chips and Moringa oleifera leaf meal as alternative feed ingredients in the layer ration]
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Cassava root chips and Moringa oleifera leaf meal as alternative feed ingredients in the layer ration
This study was carried out to identify appropriate processing method for efficient utilization of sweet sorghum bagasse (SSB), an agro-industrial by product of ethanol industry after blending with concentrate. SSB based complete diet with roughage to concentrate ratio of 50:50 was processed into ...
Kumari, N.N.
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Reddy, Y.R.
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Blümmel, Michael
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Nagalakshmi, D.
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Monika, T.
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Reddy, B.V.S.
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Kumar, A.A.
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[Effect of feeding differently processed sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) bagasse based complete diet on nutrient utilization and microbial N supply in growing ram lambs]
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Effect of feeding differently processed sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) bagasse based complete diet on nutrient utilization and microbial N supply in growing ram lambs
Ficus thonningii (FT) is an important multipurpose fodder tree providing economic and ecological benefits across arid and semi-arid areas in Africa. Despite its availability in many Sub-Saharan African countries, there is lack of information on its effect on animal productivity. Twenty-four male ...
Balehegn, M.
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Eik, L.O.
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Tesfay, Y.
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[Replacing commercial concentrate by Ficus thonningii improved productivity of goats in Ethiopia]
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Replacing commercial concentrate by Ficus thonningii improved productivity of goats in Ethiopia
The purpose of this research is to assess how season, ADG, opportunity costs of farm-grown feeds, pig weight, and butcher price variation impact the economic potential of semi-intensive pig rearing. We developed a unique algorithm that emulates least-cost pig feeding and used it to assess the imp...
Levy, M.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Weersink, A.
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Mutua, F.
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Carter, N.
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Poljak, Z.
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[Evaluating critical factors to the economic feasibility of semi-intensive pig rearing in western Kenya]
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Evaluating critical factors to the economic feasibility of semi-intensive pig rearing in western Kenya
Estimates of global greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions attributable to livestock range from 8 to 51%. This variability creates confusion among policy makers and the public as it suggests that there is a lack of consensus among scientists with regard to the contribution of livestock to global GHG em...
Herrero, Mario T.
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Gerber, Pierre J.
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Vellinga, T.
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Garnett, Tara
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Leip, A.
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Opio, C.
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Westhoek, H.J.
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Thornton, Philip K.
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Olesen, J.E.
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Hutchings, N.
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Montgomery, H.
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Soussana, J.F.
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Steinfeld, H.
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McAllister, T.A.
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[Livestock and greenhouse gas emissions: The importance of getting the numbers right]
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Livestock and greenhouse gas emissions: The importance of getting the numbers right
Nalini, K.N.
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Ramana Reddy, Y.
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Blümmel, Michael
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Monika, T.
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[Nutritional evaluation of sweet sorghum bagasse in Deccani sheep]
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Nutritional evaluation of sweet sorghum bagasse in Deccani sheep
Maize provides an important source of forage for the maize–dairy farmers in Kenya. However, due to small farm size, maize cannot supply all the feed needed for dairy cattle and forage is in short supply in the dry seasons. This paper examines practices to increase the health and use of maize and ...
Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Murdoch, A.J.
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Romney, D.L.
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Mwangi, D.M.
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Njuguna, J.G.M.
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McLeod, A.
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Jama, A.N.
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[Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya]
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Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya
Staygreen quantitative trait loci (QTL) were introgressed into sorghum genetic backgrounds S-35 and R-16 generating 52 and 39 lines, respectively, to investigate the effects of staygreen introgression on stover fodder traits and grain–stover relationships. Trials were conducted in the post-rainy ...
Blümmel, Michael
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Deshpande, S.
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Kholová, Jana
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Vadez, Vincent
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[Introgression of staygreen QLT's for concomitant improvement of food and fodder traits in Sorghum bicolor]
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Introgression of staygreen QLT's for concomitant improvement of food and fodder traits in Sorghum bicolor
Maize stover left after grain harvest constitutes an important source for livestock feed in most parts of East Africa, particularly during the dry season. In spite of its wide use and greater importance, breeding programs have given little attention to the improvement of stover quality and quanti...
Ertiro, B.T.
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Twumasi-Afriyie, S.
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Blümmel, Michael
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Friesen, Dennis K.
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Negera, D.
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Worku, M.
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Abakemal, D.
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Kitenge, K.
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[Genetic variability of maize stover quality and the potential for genetic improvement of fodder value]
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Genetic variability of maize stover quality and the potential for genetic improvement of fodder value
Addah, W.
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Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Okine, E.K.
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[Effects of restricted feeding and re-alimentation of dietary protein or energy on compensatory growth of sheep]
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Effects of restricted feeding and re-alimentation of dietary protein or energy on compensatory growth of sheep