Uniquely selected breeds bred over thousands of years of domestication in awide range of environments have been declared extinct over the last century. Still morebreeds are at risk of becoming extinct and the rate continues to accelerate. Assessing thecurrent status and possible future dynamics o...
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.
,
Bebe, B.O.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
Ojango, Julie M.K.
,
[Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya]
,
Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya
The aim of this study was to measure losses in milk production due to the impact of heat stress, using temperature-humidity index (THI) on test-day milk records of small holder dairy cattle farms in Tanzania. Climate data obtained from aWhere, an agricultural weather data platform (http://www.awh...
Ekine-Dzivenu, C.C
,
Mrode, Raphael A.
,
Ojango, Julie M.K.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
[Evaluating the impact of heat stress as measured by temperature- humidity index (THI) on test-day milk yield of dairy cattle in Tanzania]
,
Evaluating the impact of heat stress as measured by temperature- humidity index (THI) on test-day milk yield of dairy cattle in Tanzania
The impact of utilizing the genomic relationship matrix (G) computed based on breedwise allele frequencies or different scaling factors on the accuracy of genomic prediction in cross-bred dairy cattle in smallholder systems was investigated. Data consisted of genotypes from the Illumina HD chip a...
Mrode, Raphael A.
,
Ojango, Julie M.K.
,
Gibson, John P.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
[Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed- bred dairy cattle]
,
Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed- bred dairy cattle
Weerasinghe, W.M.S.P.
,
Gondro, C.
,
Jeyaruban, M.G.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
Mujibi, Denis
,
Gibson, John P.
,
[The prediction of genetic structure of East African smallholder dairy cattle]
,
The prediction of genetic structure of East African smallholder dairy cattle
A survey in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda was conducted in order to determine the different production systems under which Ankole cattle are currently kept. Additionally, selection criteria of livestock keepers were documented. In Burundi, Rwanda and parts of Uganda, livestock keepers are ...
Wurzinger, Maria
,
Ndumu, B.
,
Baumung, R.
,
Drucker, A.G.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
Semambo, D.K.
,
Byamungu, N.
,
Sölkner, J.
,
[Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda]
,
Comparison of production systems and selection criteria of Ankole cattle by breeders in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
Wurzinger, Maria
,
Ndumu, D.
,
Baumung, R.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
Semambo, D.K.
,
Drucker, A.G.
,
Sölkner, J.
,
[Assessing stated preferences through the use of choice experiments: Valuing (re)production versus aesthetics in the breeding goals of Uganda Ankole cattle breeders]
,
Assessing stated preferences through the use of choice experiments: Valuing (re)production versus aesthetics in the breeding goals of Uganda Ankole cattle breeders
Mrode, Raphael A.
,
Ojango, Julie M.K.
,
Gibson, John P.
,
Okeyo Mwai, Ally
,
[Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed-bred dairy cattle]
,
Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed-bred dairy cattle