The aim of this study was to assess the grazing, social and comfort behaviour of the indigenous purebred Ankole cattle breed and crossbred (Holstein × Ankole) animals under typical management conditions in south western Uganda. Twelve focal animals in each of four groups (two groups per genotype)...
Huber, R.
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Baumung, R.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Semambo, D.K.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Winckler, C.
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[Grazing, social and comfort behaviour of Ankole and crossbred (Ankole × Holstein) heifers on pasture in south western Uganda]
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Grazing, social and comfort behaviour of Ankole and crossbred (Ankole × Holstein) heifers on pasture in south western Uganda
The study investigated the population structure, diversity and differentiation of almost all of the ecotypes representing the African Ankole Longhorn cattle breed on the basis of morphometric (shape and size), genotypic and spatial distance data. Twentyone morphometric measurements were used to d...
Ndumu, D.
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Baumung, R.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Kibogo, H.
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Sölkner, J.
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Han Jianlin
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[Genetic and morphological characterisation of the Ankole Longhorn cattle in the African Great Lakes region]
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Genetic and morphological characterisation of the Ankole Longhorn cattle in the African Great Lakes region
Ankole cattle are well known for their massive white horns and red coat colour. These characteristics are attributed to centuries of cultural breeding practices. Two experiments with traditional cattle keepers were carried out at a governmental Ankole nucleus farm in south-western Uganda to ident...
Ndumu, D.B.
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Baumung, R.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Drucker, A.G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Semambo, D.K.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Performance and fitness traits versus phenotypic appearance in the African Ankole Longhorn cattle: a novel approach to identify selection criteria for indigenous breeds]
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Performance and fitness traits versus phenotypic appearance in the African Ankole Longhorn cattle: a novel approach to identify selection criteria for indigenous breeds
Hoffmann, I.
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Baumung, R.
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Drucker, A.G.
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McManus, C.
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Berg, P.
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Stella, A.
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Nilsen, L.B.
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Moran, D.
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Naves, M.
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Thompson, M.C.
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[Genetic resources and genomics for adaptation of livestock to climate change]
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Genetic resources and genomics for adaptation of livestock to climate change
A survey in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda was conducted in order to determine the different production systems under which Ankole cattle are currently kept. Additionally, selection criteria of livestock keepers were documented. In Burundi, Rwanda and parts of Uganda, livestock keepers are ...
Wurzinger, Maria
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Ndumu, B.
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Baumung, R.
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Drucker, A.G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Semambo, D.K.
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Byamungu, N.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda]
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Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
A survey in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda was conducted in order to determine the different production systems under which Ankole cattle are currently kept. Additionally, selection criteria of livestock keepers were documented. In Burundi, Rwanda and parts of Uganda, livestock keepers are ...
Wurzinger, Maria
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Ndumu, D.
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Baumung, R.
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Drucker, A.G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Semambo, D.K.
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Byamungu, N.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda]
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Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
Sheep in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia (Menz) are of the meat type, have coarse wool, and are often perceived to be low in productivity. To increase their productivity, they have been upgraded with Awassi sheep. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of 37.5% Awass...
Hassen, Y
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Sölkner, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Baumung, R.
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[Performance of crossbred and indigenous sheep under village conditions in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia: growth, birth and body weights]
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Performance of crossbred and indigenous sheep under village conditions in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia: growth, birth and body weights