Sheko is the only surviving taurine of the Abyssinian region, and is in danger ofextinction mainly due to interbreeding with neighboring Zebu breeds and scarcityof pure Sheko breeding bulls. This study was undertaken to study current statusof Sheko cattle breed and husbandry practices in southwes...
Mekuriaw, Getinet
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Ayalew, W.
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Hegde, P.B.
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[Growth and reproductive performance of Ogaden cattle at Haramaya University, Ethiopia]
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Growth and reproductive performance of Ogaden cattle at Haramaya University, Ethiopia
The data on 60 Ethiopian Boran and 428 Boran‐Friesian crosses spread over 15 years (1990‐ 2004) were used to predict first lactation milk yield (FLYD) based on earlier expressed traits using multiple regression analysis and principal components analysis. In the prediction of FLYD in Ethiopian Bor...
Haile, Aynalem
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Joshi, B.K.
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Ayalew, W.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Singh, A.
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[Prediction of first lactation milk yield using multiple regression analysis and principal components analysis in Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in Central Ethiopia]
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Prediction of first lactation milk yield using multiple regression analysis and principal components analysis in Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in Central Ethiopia
Economic comparisons among Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with HolsteinFriesian were made in the central highlands of Ethiopia. Data collected fromexperimental dairy cattle herds of the International Livestock Research Institute(ILRI) at the Debre Zeit Research Station, Ethiopia were used. The...
Tadesse, D.
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Ayalew, W.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia]
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On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia
This study was conducted to identify and describe the cattle genetic resources in South and North Wollo zones of Amhara Region, North Eastern Ethiopia based on their descriptive morphological characteristics. A total of seven sampling sites were selected based on the information obtained about th...
Wuletaw, Z.
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Ayalew, W.
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Sölkner, J.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia]
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The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia
Despite the significant contribution of cattle to the country, little attention has been given to identify, characterize and conserve the diversity of cattle breeds. This paper presents a unique cattle population found in a monastery in the northwest of Ethiopia referred to as Mahibere–Silassie c...
Tesfahun, G.
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Ayalew, W.
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Abdulai, A.
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Wollny, C.B.A.
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Bayer, W.
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[A framework for community based management of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Dano district, central Ethiopia]
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A framework for community based management of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Dano district, central Ethiopia
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of L. leucocephalasupplementation on feed intake, water balance and water economy in highlandsheep fed teff straw as basal diet. Sixteen young male sheep of uniform weightwere assigned in a completely randomized design to the following feedi...
Ayalew, W.
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Jobre, Y.
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[Should vaccination be considered as a conservation measure for backyard chicken threatened with highly pathogenic avian influenza?]
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Should vaccination be considered as a conservation measure for backyard chicken threatened with highly pathogenic avian influenza?
This paper presents a framework for Community Based Management (CBM) of indigenous cattle in Dano district of West Shoa Zone in Central Ethiopia. Results of multi-disciplinary research conducted over three years served as a foundation for this framework. It outlines the essential activities and c...
Taye, T.
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Ayalew, W.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[Status of Ethiopian indigenous Sheko cattle breed and the need for participatory breed management plan]
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Status of Ethiopian indigenous Sheko cattle breed and the need for participatory breed management plan
Low adoption rates of introduced technologies in spite of manifestly increased production suggestthat livestock developer and farmer value livestock differently. The purpose of this paper is torelate productivity more closely to the perspective of the farmer. The concept of productivity isreviewe...
Ayalew, W.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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King, J.M.
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[The concept and calculation of net benefits from goats in Ethiopian smallholdings]
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The concept and calculation of net benefits from goats in Ethiopian smallholdings
Jembere, T.
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Galmessa, U.
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Gizachew, L.
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Ayalew, W.
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Geleti, D.
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[Improving the availability of livestock feed: Experience from Dano district , West Shoa, Ethiopia]
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Improving the availability of livestock feed: Experience from Dano district , West Shoa, Ethiopia