A document prepared on the basis of past work conducted and discussions held by scientists of two institutions, ILCA & KARI (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute). It aims to provide background information that explains the nature of this project in order to facilitate preparation of specific re...
Solomon Bekure
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Proposal for collaborative research project between the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and the International Livestock Centre for Africa]
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Proposal for collaborative research project between the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and the International Livestock Centre for Africa
Reports on a study carried out by ILCA in Kenya, on the Maasai pastoral system with ref. to providing milk primarily for calves & secondly for human subsistence. Notes the systems better level of productivity as compared to other pastoral systems in Africa due to its low calf mortality, better ca...
Semenye, P.P.
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Milk for calves or man in a Maasai pastoral system in East Africa]
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Milk for calves or man in a Maasai pastoral system in East Africa
Analyses the productivity of different livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa and compares the output with higher-input ranching systems in similar environments to indicate potential improvements in productivity in response to better feeding, management and health care. Gives emphasis...
Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Interactive effects of environment, management and mortality on cattle productivity in livestock systems in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Interactive effects of environment, management and mortality on cattle productivity in livestock systems in sub-Saharan Africa
Presents findings and proposals of a team which studied the pastoral zone of Niger to forumlate a development programme, describing the existing production systems and constraints related to range resources, nutrition, water points and diseases.
Leeuw, P.N. de
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Haan, C. de
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[A proposal for pastoral development in the Republic of Niger]
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A proposal for pastoral development in the Republic of Niger
Presents results of a preliminary investigation carried out in Nigeria, to determine the contribution of crop residues to the diet of cattle owned by settled Fulani on Katchia Grazing Reserve; to assess the yield of millet & sorghum residues, and to examine the relationship between farmers and l...
Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Magaji, S.O.
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[The importance of crop residues in the diet of Fulani cattle in the sub-humid zone. A preliminary investigation - Kurmin Biri, Katchia, Kaduna state - Nigeria]
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The importance of crop residues in the diet of Fulani cattle in the sub-humid zone. A preliminary investigation - Kurmin Biri, Katchia, Kaduna state - Nigeria