Menz sheep breed are well known for their adaptation in the cool highlands of Ethiopia and have wide range of coat colour. In the traditional breeding, black coat colour is not favored (by both producers and consumers in local markets) and communities select against it and therefore its frequency...
Getachew, T.
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Abebe, A.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Farmer preferred attributes in selective breeding do not necessarily result in genetic gain for growth traits: The case of coat color]
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Farmer preferred attributes in selective breeding do not necessarily result in genetic gain for growth traits: The case of coat color
This study aimed at identifying Sheko cattle keepers' preferences by way of phenotypic ranking and hypothetical choice experiment in their habitat in order to define the indigenous selection criteria. The ranking experiment report was based on 15 cows and 6 to 9 bulls. Three animals of the same s...
Bayou, E.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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[Definition of smallholder Sheko cattle keepers’ breeding objectives through phenotypic ranking and choice experiments in Ethiopia]
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Definition of smallholder Sheko cattle keepers’ breeding objectives through phenotypic ranking and choice experiments in Ethiopia
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative resistance of Menz and Washera sheep breeds to artificial infection with Haemonchus contortus. The challenge trial was conducted at the Debre Berhan Agricultural Research Center in Ethiopia. A total of 39 (Menz=21, Washera=18) lambs of about 6 mo...
Getachew, T.
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Alemu, B.
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Sölkner, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Haile, Aynalem
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Gosheme, S.
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Notter, D.R.
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[Relative resistance of Menz and Washera sheep breeds to artificial infection with Haemonchus contortus in the highlands of Ethiopia]
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Relative resistance of Menz and Washera sheep breeds to artificial infection with Haemonchus contortus in the highlands of Ethiopia
Genetic characterization requires knowledge of genetic variation that can be effectively measured within and between populations. It is considered as an important tool for sustainable management or conservation of a particular population. Presence of limited diversity may hamper the possibility o...
Mekuriaw, Getinet
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Tesfaye, K.
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[A review on current knowledge of genetic diversity of domestic goats (Capra hircus) identified by microsatellite loci: How those efforts are strong to support the breeding programs?]
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A review on current knowledge of genetic diversity of domestic goats (Capra hircus) identified by microsatellite loci: How those efforts are strong to support the breeding programs?
Ethiopia has a diverse sheep population, numbering 23.6 million, in parallel with its diverse ecology, production systems and communities. A comprehensive phenotypic and genetic characterization of Ethiopian sheep populations was initiated in 2005 to provide a nationwide framework for the managem...
Gizaw, Solomon
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Komen, Hans
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Arendonk, Johan A.M. van
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[Indigenous sheep resources of Ethiopia: Types, production systems and farmers preferences]
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Indigenous sheep resources of Ethiopia: Types, production systems and farmers preferences
Sheep in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia (Menz) are of the meat type, have coarse wool, and are often perceived to be low in productivity. To increase their productivity, they have been upgraded with Awassi sheep. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of 37.5% Awass...
Hassen, Y
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Sölkner, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Baumung, R.
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[Performance of crossbred and indigenous sheep under village conditions in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia: growth, birth and body weights]
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Performance of crossbred and indigenous sheep under village conditions in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia: growth, birth and body weights