This report describes the results from the lambing/kidding season of October/November 1976. A total of 219 lambs were born out of which 213 and 204 survived to weaning (at the age of 3 months) and to 6 months of age, respectively. Conception rate was 90% among the ewes with a lamb percentage of 1...
Galal, E.S.E.
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Gebre-Leul, S.
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Feleke, G.
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[Performance of first crop of lambs/kids (Melka Werer Research Station)]
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Performance of first crop of lambs/kids (Melka Werer Research Station)
Thirty two ram lambs were included from the on-going selection breeding programme. These lambs consisted of the Adal and Black Head Somali (16 each) and were used to study the fattening ability of the two breeds and to compare the concentrate ratio. The average initial weights and age were 14.2 K...
Akalu, B.
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Galal, E.S.E.
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[Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep]
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Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep
Describes the major sheep breeds and sheep production systems in Ethiopia and Mauritania. Discussions and data on meat, milk and fresh skin production in relation to the total respective national production; and sheep population in relation to human population and land area included.
Galal, E.S.E.
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[Sheep breeds and production systems in some selected African countries]
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Sheep breeds and production systems in some selected African countries
The reproductive performance of Boran, Horro and Barka cattle and their F1 crosses with Friesian, Jersey and Simmental breeds at 4 research stations was investigated. The environmental conditions covered in the study represented wet and dry conditions. Detailed information provided on the number ...
Tegegne, Azage
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Galal, E.S.E.
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Kebede, B.
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[A study on the reproduction of local zebu and F1 crossbred (European x zebu) cows. I. Number of services per conception, gestation length and days open till conception]
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A study on the reproduction of local zebu and F1 crossbred (European x zebu) cows. I. Number of services per conception, gestation length and days open till conception
Analyzes mating/parturition records on Ethiopian sheep and goat breeds, to study the effect of the duration of mating season on flock fertility, with emphasis on data related to cumulative percentage of females conceiving at different intervals of the mating season.
Galal, E.S.E.
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Awgichew, K.
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[A note on the relationship between duration of mating season and flock fertility in some Ethiopian breeds of sheep and goats]
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A note on the relationship between duration of mating season and flock fertility in some Ethiopian breeds of sheep and goats
A trial was conducted on 26 male twin lambs to study the effect of creep feeding on lamb development and growth Creep feeding started when the lamb’s average age was 43 days. Lambs were weaned at an average age of 93 days. The creep feed group was fed ad libitum until the age of six months while ...