Discusses use of mathematical modelling as a research tool to evaluate alternative practices, illustrating its application in beef cattle production systems in Botswana, with a description of data inputs, model utilized & simulations carried out. Compares actual & simulated values and examines ef...
Cartwright, T.C.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Buck, N.G.
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Nelsen, T.C.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Pratchett, D.
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Sanders, J.
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Astle, W.
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Light, D.E.
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Rennie, T.W.
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Rose, T.J.
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Shorrock, C.
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[Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana]
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Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana
Evaluates the usefulness of different range parameters for establishing limiting factors to growth of beef cattle, particularly crude protein content and dry matter digestibility of herbage.
Pratchett, D.
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Capper, B.
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Light, D.
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Miller, M.
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Rutherford, A.S.
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Rennie, T.
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Buck, N.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Factors limiting liveweight gain of beef cattle on rangeland in Botswana]
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Factors limiting liveweight gain of beef cattle on rangeland in Botswana
Evaluation of reproductive performance, viability and growth of Afrikander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana; data on calving percentage, calf mortality, weaning & birth weights, w. comparison of crossbreeding performance of Tuli, Bonsmara cattle, Brahman cattle & Simmental catt...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Buck, N.G.
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Light, D.E.
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Rennie, T.W.
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Rutherford, A.S.
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Miller, M.
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Pratchett, D.
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Capper, B.
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[Productivity of Africander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana]
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Productivity of Africander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana