This paper discusses the research plan established to inventory and develop African breeds and protocols for In situ characterization. The paper also presents a review of West African Taurine cattle breeds. Minimum essential data set for breed characterization is summarised in a table form, and b...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[International Livestock Centre preserves Africa's declining wealth of animal biodiversity]
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International Livestock Centre preserves Africa's declining wealth of animal biodiversity
Rege, J.E.O.
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Kahi, A.
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Okomo-Adhiambo, M.
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Zebu cattle of Kenya: Uses, performance, farmer preferences, measures of genetic diversity and options for improved use]
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Zebu cattle of Kenya: Uses, performance, farmer preferences, measures of genetic diversity and options for improved use
Xuebin, Q.
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Han Jianlin
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Y-chromosome specific microsatellite polymorphisms in Chinese yak]
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Y-chromosome specific microsatellite polymorphisms in Chinese yak
A study was conducted to determine the population membership of individual goats from seven
Small East African goat strains using microsatellite genotype information. The populations were
Maasai, Ugogo, Sukuma, Ujiji, Coastal, Mbeya and Newala goats. The number of individuals
per population range...
Chenyambuga, S.W.
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Kifaro, G.C.
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Gwakisa, P.S.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Inference of population of origin of individual animals from different Small East African goat populations using microsatellite markers]
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Inference of population of origin of individual animals from different Small East African goat populations using microsatellite markers
Rege, J.E.O.
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Nyamu, A.M.
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Sendalo, D.S.C.
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[The role of biotechnology in animal agriculture to address poverty in Africa: opportunities and challenges]
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The role of biotechnology in animal agriculture to address poverty in Africa: opportunities and challenges
Africa is well endowed with a diversity of breeds and strains of livestock, which have proved remarkably suited to survive and produce under prevailing environmental rigours. Over 90 percent of the ruminant population in Africa is indigenous, although the numbers of distinct breeds of cattle, she...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[Indigenous livestock as the backbone of African animal agriculture: The importance of adaptive attributes and potential for their exploitation]
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Indigenous livestock as the backbone of African animal agriculture: The importance of adaptive attributes and potential for their exploitation
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different concentrations of trehalose and raffinose in Tris-citric acid-glucose (TCG) egg yolk extender for the sperm freezability of Red Maasai sheep, another African breed- the Dorper and their crosses. The results showed that Red Maasai,...
Yamashiro, H.
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Wando, J.R.
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Okoth, S.
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Sugimura, S.
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Moisyadi, S.
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Sato, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[A case study on cryopreservation of African sheep semen for the Red Maasai, Dorper breeds and their crosses]
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A case study on cryopreservation of African sheep semen for the Red Maasai, Dorper breeds and their crosses
Over the last two to three decades, West Africa has witnessed considerable changes in land use. Unprecedented increases in human population combined with changes in climatic patterns have reduced per capita arable land traditionally available for agricultural production. In the livestock sub-sect...
Agyemang, K.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Trends in genetic composition of livestock with respect to trypanotolerance and desirable economic traits with special emphasis on mixed farming systems in West and Central Africa]
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Trends in genetic composition of livestock with respect to trypanotolerance and desirable economic traits with special emphasis on mixed farming systems in West and Central Africa
The need for, potential benefits of, and possible problems with the establishment of a multi-country genetic evaluation scheme for Africa are discussed. The most compelling argument for such a scheme is the opportunity it may provide for the genetic improvement of indigenous livestock populations...
Rege, J.E.O.
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Westhuizen, J. van der
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[Is a multi-country genetic evaluation for Africa feasible?]
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Is a multi-country genetic evaluation for Africa feasible?
Africa is well-endowed with a diverse range of livestock breeds and strains of various species which are vital to the subsistence and economic Development of the continent. They provide year-round flow of essential products, sustain the employment and income of millions of people and contribute d...