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Norval, R.A.I.Perry, Brian D.Kruska, R.L.Kundert, K.[The use of climate data interpolation in estimating the distribution of Amblyomma variegatum in Africa]The use of climate data interpolation in estimating the distribution of Amblyomma variegatum in Africa

In order to assess the economic impact of heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) and model the impact of improved vaccines against the disease, a field study was conducted to provide data on livestock productivity indicators in Zimbabwe. Cross-sectional studies were performed in the two main ...


Chamboko, TafireyiMukhebi, A.W.O'Callaghan, C.J.Peter, T.F.Kruska, R.L.Medley, G.F.Mahan, S.M.Perry, Brian D.[Heartwater and the economics of livestock production on large scale commercial and smallholder farms in Zimbabwe]Heartwater and the economics of livestock production on large scale commercial and smallholder farms in Zimbabwe
Reid, Robin S.Wilson, C.J.Kruska, R.L.Swallow, B.M.[Ecological consequences of controlling a livestock disease: Changes in land-use and vegetative cover in Ethiopia]Ecological consequences of controlling a livestock disease: Changes in land-use and vegetative cover in Ethiopia

Questions as to whether public investment in international agricultural research is a `Good Thing' or not may best be addressed using two arguments: (1) justifications based on whether or not past investments have yielded substantial benefits to societies and the resource-poor; and (2) that futur...


Kruska, R.L.Reid, Robin S.Thornton, Philip K.Henninger, N.Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Mapping livestock-oriented agricultural production systems for the developing world]Mapping livestock-oriented agricultural production systems for the developing world

This paper addresses issues surrounding measurment of the potential productivity gains from new livestock technologies and the returns to international livestock research. The approach, applicable to many livestock production constraints and technologies, uses geographic information systems (GIS)...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.Swallow, B.M.Rowlands, G.J.Kruska, R.L.Leeuw, P.N. de[Measuring the costs of African animal trypanosomosis, the potential benefits of control and returns to research]Measuring the costs of African animal trypanosomosis, the potential benefits of control and returns to research

Climate change science has been discussed and synthesized by the world's best minds at unprecedented scales. Now that the Kyoto Protocol may become a reality, it is time to be realistic about the likelihood of success of mitigation activities. Pastoral lands in the tropics hold tremendous sequest...


Reid, Robin S.Thornton, Philip K.McCrabb, G.J.Kruska, R.L.Atieno, F.Jones, Peter G.[Is it possible to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in pastoral ecosystems of the tropics?]Is it possible to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in pastoral ecosystems of the tropics?

Kristjanson, Patricia M.Radeny, Maren A.O.Nkedianye, D.Kruska, R.L.Reid, Robin S.Gichohi, H.Atieno, F.Sanford, R.[Valuing alternative land-use options in the Kitengela wildlife dispersal area of Kenya. A joint International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and African Conservation Centre (ACC) report undertaken for the Kitengela community]Valuing alternative land-use options in the Kitengela wildlife dispersal area of Kenya. A joint International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and African Conservation Centre (ACC) report undertaken for the Kitengela community

Notenbaert, An Maria OmerKruska, R.L.Thornton, Philip K.Herrero, Mario T.[A production system map for Africa]A production system map for Africa

The present study uses georeferenced community level data to study the adoption of improved cowpea in northern Nigeria. One objective of this study is to find out which factors of the community of village level are significant determinants of adoption of improved dual-purpose (DP) cowpea variatie...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.Okike, I.Tarawali, Shirley A.Kruska, R.L.Manyong, Victor M.Singh, B.B.[Evaluating adoption of new crop-livestock-soil-management technologies using georeferenced village-level data: the case of cowpea in the dry savannahs of West Africa]Evaluating adoption of new crop-livestock-soil-management technologies using georeferenced village-level data: the case of cowpea in the dry savannahs of West Africa
Wangui, Elizabeth EdnaOkello, O.O.Gardiner, A.J.Kruska, R.L.Baya, M.S.Reid, Robin S.[Land-use change after tsetse control in Kanyati communal land, northwestern Zimbabwe. Poster]Land-use change after tsetse control in Kanyati communal land, northwestern Zimbabwe. Poster

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