Small ruminant genetic resources (SRGR) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) play an important role in the welfare of the people, especially the resource poor. SSA is endowed with a diverse SRGR maintained under equally diverse and complex production systems. The public and the private sectors are key act...
Lebbie, S.H.B.
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Ramsay, K.
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[A perspective on conservation and management of small ruminant genetic resources in sub-Saharan Africa]
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A perspective on conservation and management of small ruminant genetic resources in sub-Saharan Africa
Results of a 24 month study of traditional goat production in Swaziland are reported. Females greatly outnumbered males in the flocks. Females kidded first at 301±55 days, kidding interval was 265±100 days, litter size was 1.18±0.29 and kids born per doe per year was 1.61. Birth weight was 1.9 ±0...
Lebbie, S.H.B.
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Manzini, A.T.
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[The productivity of indigenous goats under traditional management in Swaziland]
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The productivity of indigenous goats under traditional management in Swaziland
Discusses the need for a network approach to overcome productivity constraints in African livestock. Looks into the African Small Ruminant Research Network and discusses its intention, structure as well as training and research activities.
Wilson, R.T.
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Lebbie, S.H.B.
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[Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep]
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Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep
Wilson, R.T.
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Lebbie, S.H.B.
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[Increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep by means of collaborative research networks]
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Increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep by means of collaborative research networks