Livestock play multiple roles in the livelihoods of people in developing communities, especially the poor. They provide food and nutrition, work, economic and social status, and ensure environmental sustainability. With the livestock sector experiencing rapid change – mainly driven by the rapidly...
Moyo, Siboniso
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Swanepoel, F.J.C.
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[Multifunctionality of livestock in developing communities]
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Multifunctionality of livestock in developing communities
The season of calving affected calving interval, weaner weight per cow per year, dam weights at mating, parturition and weaning, and dam weight changes during gestation and lactation. The year of calving influenced calving interval, calf survival, weaner weight per 100 kg of cow weight per year, ...
Tomo, P.S.M.
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Tawah, C.L.
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Swanepoel, F.J.C.
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Hoogenboezem, J.M.
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[Production characteristics of Angoni cattle in Mozambique: 2. Non-genetic influences on fertility, survivability and productivity]
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Production characteristics of Angoni cattle in Mozambique: 2. Non-genetic influences on fertility, survivability and productivity
Empirical studies and reviews from eastern (Kenya) and southern (South Africa) Africa have
been used to construct a policy framework to guide livestock development in these two regions.
Five overarching, integrated elements have been identified. These include food production and
security, capacit...
Stroebel, A.
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Swanepoel, F.J.C.
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Pell, A.N.
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Groenewald, I.B.
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[Issues and implications for livestock development policies in eastern and southern Africa]
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Issues and implications for livestock development policies in eastern and southern Africa
The relative performance of Mashona, Nkone, Tuli (indigenous breeds), Afrikaner, all these being Sanga type, Charolais, Sussex (Bos Taurus), Brahman (Zebu) and several resultant crosses reared on range in a semi arid environment was assessed. The results showed that indigenous cattle are consider...
Moyo, Siboniso
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Swanepoel, F.J.C.
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[Evaluation of indigenous, exotic and crossbred cattle for beef production in a semi arid environment]
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Evaluation of indigenous, exotic and crossbred cattle for beef production in a semi arid environment
Sex of calf and year of birth significantly affected birth weight and post-weaning growth. Pre-weaning weights, and pre-and post-weaning growth were significantly affected by season of calving. Cow fertility had a significant influence on weaning, 12- and 18-month weights. Although male calves we...