The concept of a breed, in which all members have a pedigree tracing their ancestry, was developed primarily in Western Europe during the eighteenth century. Today, in the developed world, breeds are recognized as distinct intra-specific groups, the members of which share particular characteristi...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[Defining livestock breeds in the context of community-based management of farm animal genetic resources]
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Defining livestock breeds in the context of community-based management of farm animal genetic resources
Ayalew, W.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Getahun, E.
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Tibbo, Markos
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Mamo, Y.
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[Delivering systematic information on indigenous farm animal genetic resources of developing countries: The Development and prospects of DAGRIS. Oral Presentation]
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Delivering systematic information on indigenous farm animal genetic resources of developing countries: The Development and prospects of DAGRIS. Oral Presentation
Sustainable livestock improvement cannot be guaranteed for most tropical areas of the world without utilization of the evolutionary adaptation of the indigenous livestock breeds. The paper summarizes the adaptive traits of indigenous tropical breeds, presents a case for their evaluation and discu...
Baker, R.L.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Genetic resistance to diseases and other stresses in improvement of ruminant livestock in the tropics]
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Genetic resistance to diseases and other stresses in improvement of ruminant livestock in the tropics
Genetic markers are being used by scientists worldwide in both animal and plant related breeding and Development efforts. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a new institute formed in January 1995 by the amalgamation of the former ILCA (International Livestock Centre for Afri...
Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Hanson, Jean
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[DNA markers for forage and livestock improvement]
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DNA markers for forage and livestock improvement
This paper describes the major activities in sub Saharan Africa in the area of characterization and conservation of Animal genetic resources. Rege (1994) summarised the major animal genetic resources activities, primarily breed characterization and genetic improvement programmes, which are being ...
Rege, J.E.O.
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[Characterization and conservation of farm animal genetic resources: Current status in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Characterization and conservation of farm animal genetic resources: Current status in sub-Saharan Africa
In this paper genomic research is discussed with regard to prospects for improving livestock productivity. Topics of discussion include, constraints to livestock productivity in developing countries; biotechnology research at ILRI; improvement of rumen fermentation; livestock genetic resources an...
Rege, J.E.O.
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Baker, R.L.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Improving our understanding and utilisation of indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries: Key research challenges]
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Improving our understanding and utilisation of indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries: Key research challenges
Rege, J.E.O.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Indigenous African livestock resource: The little known, underutilized and endangered 'breed']
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Indigenous African livestock resource: The little known, underutilized and endangered 'breed'
This paper summarises the adaptive traits of indigenous livestock breeds, presents a case for their improvement and outlines possible utilization strategies. Though the adaptive attributes of indigenous breeds of other species recognised, the discussion concentrates mainly on cattle. The discussi...
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