Bio-economic profit models were developed and applied to evaluate biological and economic variables that characterize production systems utilizing the Boran breed. Production systems were described according to their sale age (24 months short-fed or 36 months long-fed), levels of input (low, medi...
Rewe, T.O.
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Indetie, D.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Kahi, A.K.
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[Breeding objectives for the Boran breed in Kenya: model development and application to pasture-based production systems]
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Breeding objectives for the Boran breed in Kenya: model development and application to pasture-based production systems
Rewe, T.O.
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Indetie, D.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Kahi, A.K.
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[Economic values for production and functional traits and assessment of their influence on genetic improvement in the Boran cattle in Kenya]
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Economic values for production and functional traits and assessment of their influence on genetic improvement in the Boran cattle in Kenya
In the Ankole pastoral production system animals are grazed on pasture all year round. The cattle are not supplemented with conserved pasture or commercial feed except minerals. The large number of factors that influence production makes it impractical and expensive to use field trials to explore...
Mulindwa, H.
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Galukande, E.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Stochastic simulation model of Ankole pastoral production system: Model development and evaluation]
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Stochastic simulation model of Ankole pastoral production system: Model development and evaluation
Successful livestock improvement programmes focusing on low-input smallholder production systems though rare, are possible using community-based approaches. This paper outlines important design and implementation components of a goat improvement programme undertaken by FARM Africa in the eastern ...
The use of exotic dairy goats in breeding programmes for smallholder production systems is popular in Eastern Africa. However, information on the performance of exotic breeds within these systems is scarce. This paper presents information on performance of Toggenburg dairy goats under smallholder...
Ahuya, C.O.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Mosi, R.O.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Performance of Toggenburg dairy goats in smallholder production systems of the eastern highlands of Kenya]
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Performance of Toggenburg dairy goats in smallholder production systems of the eastern highlands of Kenya
The CGIAR research programme on Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with several partners is testing a portfolio of interventions to address the threat of changing climatic conditions for smallholder farming communities living beside river flood plains, grouped into “Cl...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Audho, James O.
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Oyieng, Edwin P.
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Recha, John W.M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Kinyangi, James
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Muigai, Anne W.T.
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[System characteristics and management practices for small ruminant production in “Climate Smart Villages” of Kenya]
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System characteristics and management practices for small ruminant production in “Climate Smart Villages” of Kenya
Aquaculture, a sub-component within the fisheries sector is a vital economic activity and livelihood component of rural communities living beside rivers and river floodplains in East Africa. It provides a good alternative source of income and proteins for rural communities. This study aimed to ch...
Oyieng, Edwin P.
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Charo, H.K.
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Kahi, A.K.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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[Characterization of fish production and marketing practices under small-holder fish farming systems of eastern Kenya]
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Characterization of fish production and marketing practices under small-holder fish farming systems of eastern Kenya
Development of the livestock industry and its role in poverty alleviation in developing countries depends on how adaptive the production systems are to changing global environmental and economic trends. This paper characterizes dairy production systems in India, Tanzania, Kenya and Nicaragua, and...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Wasike, C.B.
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Enahoro, Dolapo K.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Dairy production systems and the adoption of genetic and breeding technologies in Tanzania, Kenya, India and Nicaragua]
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Dairy production systems and the adoption of genetic and breeding technologies in Tanzania, Kenya, India and Nicaragua
The use of imported semen within the Holstein-Friesian cattle population in Kenya has contributed to increased milk production per cow, however, information on how this has impacted on functional traits, particularly early life survival and reproductive performance is scarce. This study evaluated...
Menjo, D.K.
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Bebe, B.O.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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[Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya]
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Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya
Data consisting of 18 884 weight records collected from 1273 Boran cattle from birth to 24 months of age were used to estimate covariance functions and genetic parameters for growth of Boran cattle using random regression (RR) models under a situation of small herd size and inconsistent recording...
Wasike, C.B.
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Indetie, D.
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Pitchford, W.S.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Kahi, A.
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[Genetic evaluation of growth of Kenya Boran cattle using random regression models]
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Genetic evaluation of growth of Kenya Boran cattle using random regression models