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Autor: Devendra, C.

In animal production systems, the value of a species increases in relation to its adaptation, capacity to make socioeconomic contributions, capacity to fill market opportunities, and potential for increasing productivity. In the case of goats, their role and potential contribution to increased pr...


Devendra, C.[Goats: Challenges for increased productivity and improved livelihoods]Goats: Challenges for increased productivity and improved livelihoods

Presents the historical overview, current status and future prospects of goat and sheep production in the tropics. The topical aspects discussed include the origin and history of domestication, breeds available in various zones, their reproductive behaviour, breeding methods under use, feeds and ...


Devendra, C.McLeroy, G.B.[Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme]Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme
Autor: Devendra, C.

This chapter focuses on the nature of animal production resources in Asia, and the prevailing animal production systems and trends. It discusses potential opportunities to increase animal protein supplies, and emphasizes the need for increased research funds and institutional commitment to suppor...


Devendra, C.[Meeting the increased demand for animal products in Asia: Opportunities and challenges for research]Meeting the increased demand for animal products in Asia: Opportunities and challenges for research
Autor: Devendra, C.

The justification for productivity enhancement in animal production systems in Asia is discussed in the context of major economic changes and a changing external environment, and the inability of current systems of animal production to meet the human requirements of foods of animal origin. The si...


Devendra, C.[Productivity enhancement in animal production systems in Asia]Productivity enhancement in animal production systems in Asia
Autor: Devendra, C.

The challenges for research and Development of goats and the justification of increased productivity from them are discussed with reference to the presence of 94% of the total world population of about 674 million goats, numerous "improver breeds", interactions with the environment and socio-econ...


Devendra, C.[Challenges for research and development of goats]Challenges for research and development of goats

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