Seasonal breeding is potentially a powerful intervention affecting productivily, particularly so in semi-arid environments where seasonal differences are great; however, variability is also great, increasing the risk for such interventions. Simulation was used to examine the effects of 5 breeding...
Carles, A.B.
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Blackburn, H.D.
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Schwartz, H.J.
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[A simulation of the effects of breeding season on the productivity of Small East African goats on a Kenyan rangeland]
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A simulation of the effects of breeding season on the productivity of Small East African goats on a Kenyan rangeland
Various fertility parameters are under investigation in the Small East African goat at Isiolo, northern Kenya. A programme of aseasonal breeding is used and parameters are examined in relation to the quantity and quality of forage available. Breeding groups consisting of 18 females each are used:...
Rutagwenda, T.
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Schwartz, H.J.
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Carles, A.B.
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Said, A.N.
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[Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya]
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Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya
Comparative studies on adaptive strategies of Small East African Goats and Somali Blackhead Sheep to seasonal changes of forage quality and quantity on offer were carried out for 2 years on a semi-arid thornbush savannah. They included monitoring of pasture condition, performance recording, monit...