Examines the growth performance up to 3 years of calves raised under different treatments including calves with a background of simulated pastoral management and received half of their dams milk, calves received supplements of medium quality lucerne hay, calves given water as nightly supplement, ...
Examines the growth performance up to 3 years of calves raised under different treatments including calves with a background of simulated pastoral management and received half of their dams milk, calves received supplements of medium quality lucerne hay, calves given water as nightly supplement, ...
Coppock, D.L.
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[Bigger calves make better cows. Fact or fantasy in variable environments?]
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Bigger calves make better cows. Fact or fantasy in variable environments?
Dry, dehiscent fruits of Acacia tortilis provide important fodder for pastoral livestock in dry seasons on the central Borana Plateau, fruits of A. nilotica may also be useful during drought. Information was needed on fruit yield to assess what these species could contribute to improved calf feed...
Atsedu, M.
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Coppock, D.L.
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Detling, J.K.
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[Fruit production of Acacia tortilis and A. nilotica in semi-arid Ethiopia]
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Fruit production of Acacia tortilis and A. nilotica in semi-arid Ethiopia
A 90-day growth trial was designed to compare the performance of calves on 3 dry-season diets composed of local resources from the Borana pastoral system. The control group received the traditional diet of cut- and carry, standing - brown grass while the other diets consisted of grass hay stored ...
Coppock, D.L.
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[Grass hay and acacia fruits: A local feeding system for improved calf performance in semi-arid Ethiopia]
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Grass hay and acacia fruits: A local feeding system for improved calf performance in semi-arid Ethiopia
This paper explores the potential for, and limits to, sustainable agricultural growth in semi-arid Africa, with a focus on the role of pastoralism. Examines the main pressures on pastoral systems, and on the resource base upon which these depend. The paper argues that it is premature to contempla...
Webb, P.
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Bisrat, G.
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Coppock, D.L.
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[Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa]
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Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa