Background
Understanding the relationship between genetic admixture and performances is crucial for the success of crossbreeding programs. Use of small sets of ancestry informative markers (AIMs) is a cost effective option to estimate the levels of admixture in situations where pedigree recording...
Getachew, T.
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Huson, H.J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Burgstaller, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Brem, G.
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Boison, S.A.
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Mészáros, G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture]
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Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture
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 objective of this review paper is to examine whether or not sheep crossbreeding is a feasible option to improve indigenous sheep breeds in developing countries using Ethiopian case as example. The paper reviewed and discussed the history of exotic breed introduction, research, and development...
Getachew, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Abebe, A.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective]
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Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective
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?
The performance of indigenous Begait cattle (498 cows, 284 calves, and 48 heifers) in northern Ethiopia was studied. System of herd management significantly (P < 0.01) influenced all production traits. Calves in medium-input herds (MIHM) grew faster than those in low-input herds (LIHM), by 232 g/...
Mezgebe, Gebretnsae
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Urge, Mengistu
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[Growth, reproductive, and productive performance of Begait cattle under different herd management systems in northern Ethiopia]
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Growth, reproductive, and productive performance of Begait cattle under different herd management systems in northern Ethiopia
Mustefa, A.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Banerjee, S.
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Abebe, A.
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Taye, M.
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Areaya, A.
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Besufekad, S.
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[Growth performance of Boer goats and their F1 and F2 crosses and backcrosses with Central Highland goats in Ethiopia]
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Growth performance of Boer goats and their F1 and F2 crosses and backcrosses with Central Highland goats in Ethiopia
Onzima, R.B.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Kugonza, D.K.
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Arendonk, Johan A.M. van
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Kanis, E.
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[Production system and participatory identification of breeding objective traits for indigenous goat breeds of Uganda]
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Production system and participatory identification of breeding objective traits for indigenous goat breeds of Uganda
The study was conducted to estimate the economic values (EV) of Begait cattle breeding-objective traits and their effects on the returns to investment in breeding programs using bio-economic model. Production systems were described according to their level of input and sale age, namely, low input...
Mezgebe, Gebretnsae
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Urge, M.
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[Economic values of Begait cattle breeding-objective traits under low and medium input production systems in northern Ethiopia]
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Economic values of Begait cattle breeding-objective traits under low and medium input production systems in northern Ethiopia