These proceedings contain papers, abstracts and posters of the Regional Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture and Crisis Mitigation in Livestock-dependent Systems in Southern Africa that took place at Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in Lilongwe, Malawi, from 30th October to 1st Novemb...
Banda, J.W.
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Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Kamwanja, L.A.
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Phoya, R.K.D
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Safalaoh, A.C.L.
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[Sustainable animal agriculture and crisis mitigation in livestock-dependent systems in southern Africa]
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Sustainable animal agriculture and crisis mitigation in livestock-dependent systems in southern Africa
Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Mujibi, F.D.N.
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Dusingizimana, Théogéne
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Kamana, O.
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Cheruiyot, E.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda]
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Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda
Chagunda, M.G.G.
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[Genetic evaluation of the performance of holstein friesian cattle on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi.]
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Genetic evaluation of the performance of holstein friesian cattle on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi.
In today’s world where scientific progress and development of new knowledge is increasing rapidly, middle and low income countries must be able to train and retain versatile researchers in the field of animal breeding and genetics able to analyze, adapt and use technologies, and possess strong so...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Dror, Iddo
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Kugonza, D.R.
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Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Mrode, Raphael A.
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Philipsson, J.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Alternative learning technologies for developing capacity in animal breeding and genetics in middle and low income countries]
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Alternative learning technologies for developing capacity in animal breeding and genetics in middle and low income countries
Opoola, O.
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Mrode, Raphael A.
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Banos, G.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Banga, C.
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Chagunda, M.G.G.
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[Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa
This study was undertaken to estimate the potential genetic gains in milk yield by using several
alternative selection criteria which included milk yield and reproductive traits of dairy cattle in
Malawi. Applying the selection index procedure, the expected genetic gain in each trait in the
diffe...
Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Wollny, C.B.A.
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Bruns, E.W.
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[Potential genetic gain in dairy production of Holstein Friesian cattle applying a selection index]
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Potential genetic gain in dairy production of Holstein Friesian cattle applying a selection index
Over the last two decades, dairy cattle management in Malawi has been oriented towards increasing
milk yield per animal. One consequence of this process has been reliance on Holstein Friesian bull
semen from temperate regions. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the performance of
Holste...
Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Bruns, E.W.
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King, J.M.
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Wollny, C.B.A.
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[Evaluation of the breeding strategy for milk yield of Holstein Friesian cows on large scale dairy farms in Malawi]
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Evaluation of the breeding strategy for milk yield of Holstein Friesian cows on large scale dairy farms in Malawi
This paper describes a study aimed at evaluating the effect of selecting sires based on their breeding values for milk yield estimated in their countries of origin on reproductive performance of their daughters on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi. To do this an analysis was done using 2362 recor...
Chagunda, M.G.G.
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Bruns, E.W.
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Wollny, C.B.A.
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King, H.M.
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[Effect of milk yield-based selection on some reproductive traits of Holstein Friesian cows on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi]
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Effect of milk yield-based selection on some reproductive traits of Holstein Friesian cows on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi
An on-line survey on the state of existing dairy data, dairy improvement infrastructure and human capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was undertaken with the aim of assessing whether the state of existing animal recording, dairy improvement methods and key issues facing dairy production together...
Abejide, O.
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Mrode, Raphael A.
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Banos, G.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Banga, C.
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Simm, G.
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Chagunda, M.G.G.
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[Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa