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 effects of habitat loss and limitation on effective population size and inbreeding rates of Walia ibex (Capra walie) were assessed at Simien Mountains National Park. Total direct census was conducted in 2009. Historical data were obtained from park offices and literatures. Effective populatio...
Alemayehu, K.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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[Effects of habitat loss and limitation on effective population size and inbreeding rates of Walia ibex (Capra walie) in Ethiopia]
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Effects of habitat loss and limitation on effective population size and inbreeding rates of Walia ibex (Capra walie) in Ethiopia
Nigussie, Helen
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Osama, Sarah
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Agaba, Morris
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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Kebede, Kefelegn
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Abegaz, Solomon
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Pal, Sanjoy K.
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[Genetic diversity and matrilineal genetic origin of fat-rumped sheep in Ethiopia]
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Genetic diversity and matrilineal genetic origin of fat-rumped sheep in Ethiopia
he survey was carried out in Horro district of Horro Guduru zone, west part of Ethiopia. The objectives of the survey were: to describe cattle production system, trait preferences, breeding practices, and constraints in utilization of the breed and to use the information generated as baseline dat...
Mekonnen, A.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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[On farm characterization of Horro cattle breed production systems in western Oromia, Ethiopia]
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On farm characterization of Horro cattle breed production systems in western Oromia, Ethiopia
This study was conducted to evaluate reproductive performance of crossbred cows and to identify potential constraints of dairying under small and medium scale farmers’ management in urban and peri-urban dairying of mid rift valley, Ethiopia. The data was collected through questionnaire from 120 s...
Chalisia, G.
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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Urge, M.
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[Reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cattle in selected urban and peri-urban farms of mid rift valley, Ethiopia]
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Reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cattle in selected urban and peri-urban farms of mid rift valley, Ethiopia
Gizaw, Solomon
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Tesfay, Y.
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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Mekuriaw, Z.
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Gugsa, T.
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Ebro, A.
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Gebremedhin, Berhanu
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Hoekstra, Dirk
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Hormonal oestrus synchronization in four sheep breeds in Ethiopia: Impacts on genetic improvement and flock productivity]
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Hormonal oestrus synchronization in four sheep breeds in Ethiopia: Impacts on genetic improvement and flock productivity