Describes generally the parameters of pastoralist milk production w. partic. ref. to cattle. Discusses briefly methods of determining milk yield and milk offtake and the effect of milk production on reproductive rate. Gives a brief description of lactation curve, lactation length, calf growth and...
Presents a general description of pastoralist milk production from cattle in Africa, analyzing data on milk yield & offtake, lactation and milk composition under pastoralist conditions; briefly examines the use of milk from camels and smallstock by pastoralsits to complement their milk supply fro...
Examines effects of giving water every day, on alternate days or every 3rd day on calving percentage, birth weight, weaning weight, post-weaning growth, change in weight & condition score in lactating & dry cows, water & feed intake milk intake of calves, and morbidity & mortality in a group of B...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[The effect of drinking frequency on some aspects of the productivity of zebu cattle]
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The effect of drinking frequency on some aspects of the productivity of zebu cattle
Presents results of a statistical analysis of data on 133 Borana calves & 8 cows to determine average birth weight, body weight at various ages, growth rates & growth curves of calves and milk offtake (milk taken for human use) and to estimate milk yield of cows (by adding milk offtake & milk int...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Calf growth, milk offtake and estimated lactation yields of Borana cattle in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia]
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Calf growth, milk offtake and estimated lactation yields of Borana cattle in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia
Comments on some of the issues raised in Mali research memo entitled "Notes on milk production in some West African pastoral systems", viz. changes in milk offtake/total milk production ratio during lactation and its effects on calf growth, lactation length and milk composition. Discusses effects...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Part I. Comments on Mali Research Memo no. 3. Part 2. Watering strategies in arid areas: Physiological and ecological implications]
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Part I. Comments on Mali Research Memo no. 3. Part 2. Watering strategies in arid areas: Physiological and ecological implications
Presents a general description of pastoralist milk production from cattle in Africa, analyzing data on milk yield & offtake, lactation and milk composition under pastoralist conditions; briefly examines the use of milk from camels and smallstock by pastoralsits to complement their milk supply fro...