In this study nutritional values and seasonal availability of 43 local feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda, were estimated based on nutrient analyses and literature values, information needed to develop low-cost balanced rations for pigs on smallholder farms. Parameters considered were: concentra...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Grace, Delia
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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[Nutritional value and seasonal availability of feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda]
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Nutritional value and seasonal availability of feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda
We used face-to-face interviews to gather data on pig feeding practices in rural Busia District, Kenya. We visited 164 pig farms three times in the course of the study period. The pigs were weighed in kilograms during the visits. Feeds offered to pigs were described during the interviews. The mos...
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Ogara, W.
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Levy, M.
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Schelling, E.
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[A description of local pig feeding systems in village smallholder farms of Western Kenya]
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A description of local pig feeding systems in village smallholder farms of Western Kenya
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Schelling, E.
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Ogara, W.O.
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Levy, M.
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[Reproductive performance of sows in rural communities of Busia and Kakamega Districts, Western Kenya]
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Reproductive performance of sows in rural communities of Busia and Kakamega Districts, Western Kenya
Objectives for this paper were to: study farmer beliefs and perceptions on local pig farming practices; and to explore opportunities for improved located production in selected villages of Western Kenya. The paper seeks to understand why the local pig breed still remains the predominant breed in ...
Mutua, F.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Ogara, W.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Schelling, E.
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[Farmer perceptions on indigenous pig farming in Kakamega District, Western Kenya]
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Farmer perceptions on indigenous pig farming in Kakamega District, Western Kenya
Carter, N.
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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Grace, Delia
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Dewey, C.E.
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[Nutritional value of locally available African pig feed ingredients: A basis for improved pork production to improve human health]
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Nutritional value of locally available African pig feed ingredients: A basis for improved pork production to improve human health
Bottoms, K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Poljak, Z.
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Richardson, K.
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Carter, N.
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[Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council, Guelph, Canada-Ontario (Regional): Industry identification of and solutions to disease and pathogen risks related to feed delivery services]
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Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council, Guelph, Canada-Ontario (Regional): Industry identification of and solutions to disease and pathogen risks related to feed delivery services
Dewey, C.E.
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Wohlgemut, J.M.
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Levy, M.A.
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Mutua, F.K.
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[Taenia solium knowledge acquisition using workshops and face-to-face interviews with smallholder farmers in western Kenya]
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Taenia solium knowledge acquisition using workshops and face-to-face interviews with smallholder farmers in western Kenya
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Schelling, E.
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Levy, M.
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Ogara, W.O.
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[Descriptive analysis of the reproductive performance of sows in rural western Kenya]
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Descriptive analysis of the reproductive performance of sows in rural western Kenya
Levy, M.A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Mutua, F.K.
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[Challenges of rural and peri-urban pig butcher business in western Kenya]
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Challenges of rural and peri-urban pig butcher business in western Kenya
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Schelling, E.
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Ogara, W.O.
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[Predictions of live body weights of pigs in rural western Kenya using length and girth measurements]
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Predictions of live body weights of pigs in rural western Kenya using length and girth measurements