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The farming systems and particularly the livestock sub-systems of the coastal subhumid zone of Kenya are described by ILCA in collaboration with Kenya agricultural Research Institute (KARI) & Minstry of Livestock Development. Reports for sample area in Kilifi District indicates that while less th...


Thorpe, W.R.Nyambaka, R.Chabari, F.Maki, M. OleRugema, E.[Small ruminants in the farming systems of coastal Kenya]Small ruminants in the farming systems of coastal Kenya

A major constraint on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya is inadequate feed supply resulting in low productivity. In Kiambu District of the Central Highlands, principal feed resources are cultivated Napier grass, roadside grass and fodder from maize, including stover and high quality thinnings cut ...


Lukuyu, Ben A.Romney, D.L.Tanner, J.C.Thorpe, W.R.[The maize crop as a source of food for livestock on smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan highlands]The maize crop as a source of food for livestock on smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan highlands
Thorpe, W.R.[The MALDM/KARI/ILRI smallholder dairy project: A contribution to improved demand-driven services for smallholder dairy]The MALDM/KARI/ILRI smallholder dairy project: A contribution to improved demand-driven services for smallholder dairy
Omore, Amos O.Staal, Steven J.Thorpe, W.R.[The role of membership organizations and the gap they fill in private veterinary services delivery]The role of membership organizations and the gap they fill in private veterinary services delivery

Isometamidium chloride is the most important chemoprophylactic agent used in the control of African bovine trypanosomiasis, although breakdowns in prophylaxis have been observed in the field. It is not usually apparent whether these breakdowns are due to inadequate drug dosage regimens, or to the...


Eisler, M.C.Maloo, S.H.Peregrine, A.S.Holmes, P.H.Thorpe, W.R.[Use of the isometamidium Elisa to measure serum concentrations of the drug in Jersey dairy cattle in Kenya]Use of the isometamidium Elisa to measure serum concentrations of the drug in Jersey dairy cattle in Kenya

Reports the prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome infections over a 3 year period for N'Dama cattle managed on Mushie Ranch, Zaire. Presents the effects of the trypanosome infections on blood packed cell volume reproductive performance and liveweights.


Mulungo, M.D'Ieteren, G.D.M.Feron, A.Itty, P.Maehl, H.M.Nagda, S.M.Paling, R.W.Rarieya, J.M.Thorpe, W.R.Trail, J.C.M.[Trypanosomiasis in N'Dama cattle in Zaire and its effects on their health and production]Trypanosomiasis in N'Dama cattle in Zaire and its effects on their health and production

Presents examples of collaborative studies between the International Livestock Center for Africa and national research organizations to describe some of the genetic resources available for improving milk production in sub-Saharan Africa. Describes the performance of zebu breeds indigenous to the ...


Thorpe, W.R.Trail, J.C.M.[Availability of genetic resources for milk production in developing countries, with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa]Availability of genetic resources for milk production in developing countries, with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa

Results of a study conducted to estimate the importance of factors influencing blood packed cell volume (PCV) and to investigate possible relationships between PCV and reproductive & liveweight performance of N'Dama cattle exposed and not exposed to trypanosomiasis under the same system of manage...


Feron, A.D'Ieteren, G.D.M.Itty, P.Maehl, H.M.Mulungo, M.Nagda, S.M.Paling, R.W.Rarieya, J.M.Sheria, M.Thorpe, W.R.Trail, J.C.M.[Can PCV be used as an indicator of trypanosomiasis and production level in cattle?]Can PCV be used as an indicator of trypanosomiasis and production level in cattle?

Reports the influence of breed and animal age on the prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome infection and the effects of the infections on the blood packed cell volume (PCV) of N'Dama, Nguni and crossbred cattle. Presents the effects of trypanosome infection, PCV level and lactational s...


Ordner, G.D'Ieteren, G.D.M.Dumont, P.Itty, P.Jeannin, P.Maehl, H.M.Nagda, S.M.Paling, R.W.Rarieya, J.M.Thorpe, W.R.Trail, J.C.M.Yangari, G.[Comparative performance of trypanotolerant and more susceptible cattle breeds exposed to trypanosomiasis in Gabon]Comparative performance of trypanotolerant and more susceptible cattle breeds exposed to trypanosomiasis in Gabon

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