Review of the classification, geographic distribution, animal performance and productivity of trypanotolerant cattle, sheep and goats in 18 countries of west & central Africa, particularly N'dama cattle, West African Dwarf Shorthorn, and Zebu x N'Dama crossbreeds. Discussion on potential utilizat...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Hoste, Christian H.
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Wissocq, Y.J.
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Lhoste, Ph.
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Mason, I.L.
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[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 1. General study]
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Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 1. General study
A study conducted to assess the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis for the improvement of the health and productivity of East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis. Examines the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. Includes data on calf pre-weaning health and weight traits, weight tra...
Maloo, S.H.
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Connor, R.J.
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Durkin, J.W.
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Kimotho, P.
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Maehl, J.H.H.
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Mukendi, F.
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Murray, M.
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Rarieya, J.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[The use of chemoprophylaxis in East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis in Muhaka, Kenya]
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The use of chemoprophylaxis in East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis in Muhaka, Kenya
Presents results of analyses carried out on a range of performance traits and productivity estimates for indigenous Arsi & Zebu cattle and their crosses with Jersey & Friesian, maintained for milk production at Asela station & on smallholder farms in the Arsi region of Ethiopia; includes data on ...
Presents results of a study conducted to estimate the effects of heterosis and breed on a series of maternal and individual traits; uses Boran X Ankole and Boran X Zebu as crossbred cows and Ankole, Boran and Small East African Zebu as straight-bred cows; includes calf crop born, preweaning viabi...
Presents results of a study conducted to estimate the effects of heterosis and breed on a series of maternal and individual traits; takes Boran X Ankole and Boran X Zebu as crossbred cows and Ankole, Boran and Small East African Zebu as straightbred cows; includes traits like calf crop born, prew...
Gregory, K.E.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Marples, H.J.S.
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Kakonge, J.
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[Heterosis and breed effects on maternal and individual traits of Bos indicus breeds of cattle]
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Heterosis and breed effects on maternal and individual traits of Bos indicus breeds of cattle
Compares individual as well as maternal traits of different breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle interms of cow weight at parturition, weaning and at dif. stages after parturition, calf crop, viability and weight at dif. ages.
Gregory, K.E.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Marples, H.J.S.
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Kakonge, J.
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[Characterization of breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle for maternal and individual traits]
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Characterization of breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle for maternal and individual traits
Reports results of a study on the relationships between tsetse challenge and trypanosome prevalence in trypanotolerant and susceptible breeds of cattle. Presents data on tsetse challenge and trypanosome prevalence in N'Dama and Zebu cattle in Zaire, Gabon, Ethiopia and Cote d'Ivoire.
Leak, S.G.A.
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Colardelle, C.
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Coulibaly, L.
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Dumont, P.
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Feron, A.
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Hecker, P.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Jeannin, P.
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Minengu, M.
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Minja, S.
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Mulatu, W.
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Nankodaba, G.
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Ordner, G.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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Sauveroche, B.
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Tikubet, G.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Relationships between tsetse challenge and trypanosome prevalence in trypanotolerant and susceptible cattle]
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Relationships between tsetse challenge and trypanosome prevalence in trypanotolerant and susceptible cattle
Describes briefly the main ecological zones of Africa w. examples of the general types of cattle that can be maintained. Assesses the contributions of past research work in breed evaluation. Reports examples of breed characterization studies that highlight the value of such work for each of the t...
Trail, J.C.M.
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[Productivity of representative breeds of important cattle groups in Africa]
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Productivity of representative breeds of important cattle groups in Africa
Presents the current status of animal breeding in Africa and indicates the potential for Development and implementation of breeding programs. Discusses ecological zones, breeding possibilities and productivity of cattle breeds.
Reports the feeding preferences of Glossina species at sites of the African Trypanotolerant Livestock Network. Estimates tsetse challenge and relates the results with trypanosome prevalence in cattle. Examines the relationship between tsetse challenge using linear regression analysis. Also examin...
Leak, S.G.A.
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Colardelle, C.
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Coulibaly, L.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Dumont, P.
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Feron, A.
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Hecker, P.
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Jeannin, P.
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Maloo, S.H.
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Minengu, M.
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Minja, S.
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Mulatu, W.
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Mulungo, M.
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Nankodaba, G.
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Ngamuna, S.
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Ordner, G.
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Sauveroche, B.
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Schuetterle, A.
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Tikubet, G.
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Touré, M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Tsotsi, E.
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Yangari, G.
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[Tsetse feeding habits and tsetse challenge at sites of the African Trypanotolerant Livestock Network]
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Tsetse feeding habits and tsetse challenge at sites of the African Trypanotolerant Livestock Network