Examines areas where appropriate government policies would increase the efficiency of livestock marketing systems in Africa, with particular reference to transport, market regulation, price controls and state participation in livestock marketing systems.
A document prepared on the basis of past work conducted and discussions held by scientists of two institutions, ILCA & KARI (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute). It aims to provide background information that explains the nature of this project in order to facilitate preparation of specific re...
Solomon Bekure
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Proposal for collaborative research project between the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and the International Livestock Centre for Africa]
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Proposal for collaborative research project between the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and the International Livestock Centre for Africa
A summary report on impact evaluation of Kenya Livestock Development Project. Examines company and group ranches. Discusses infrastractual development, organization and management, cattle herd structure, and education. Relates individual and group ranches.
Solomon Bekure
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Dyson-Hudson, N.
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Grandin, B.E.
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Semenye, P.P.
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Pasha, I.K.O.
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Chabari, F.N.
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[Some lessons from the Kenya Livestock Development Project]
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Some lessons from the Kenya Livestock Development Project
Outlines the types of reforms introduced in animal health services over the past decade, summarises past experiences, provides a preliminary assessment of their impact, and indicates what lessons need to be taken into account in future policy adjustments and project investments. The discussion co...
Haan, C. de
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Solomon Bekure
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[Animal health services in sub-Saharan Africa: Initial experience with new approaches]
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Animal health services in sub-Saharan Africa: Initial experience with new approaches
Analyzes the output of the Maasai pastoral system by examining three group ranches in the Kajiado District in Kenya, first in terms of output per animal, household cash and subsistence income from livestock for large-and small-scale producers, and second in terms of output per unit of pastoral land.
Leeuw, P.N. de
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Solomon Bekure
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Grandin, B.E.
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[Aspects of livestock productivity in Maasai group ranches in Kenya]
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Aspects of livestock productivity in Maasai group ranches in Kenya