This volume presents major results obtained since the publication of volume 1 and 2 and updates national data on trypanotolerant cattle. The first part analyses populations and their trends between the two surveys and reviews research activities and development activities. It also gives recent in...
Hoste, Christian H.
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Chalon, E.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 3. A decade's results]
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Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 3. A decade's results
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
Jibbo, J.M.C.
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Durkin, J.W.
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Light, D.E.
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Murray, M.
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Sones, Keith R.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Chemoprophylaxis: Its successful use in the control of trypanosomiasis in Boran cattle, at Mkwaja ranch, Tanzania]
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Chemoprophylaxis: Its successful use in the control of trypanosomiasis in Boran cattle, at Mkwaja ranch, Tanzania
Discusses use of mathematical modelling as a research tool to evaluate alternative practices, illustrating its application in beef cattle production systems in Botswana, with a description of data inputs, model utilized & simulations carried out. Compares actual & simulated values and examines ef...
Cartwright, T.C.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Buck, N.G.
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Nelsen, T.C.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Pratchett, D.
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Sanders, J.
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Astle, W.
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Light, D.E.
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Rennie, T.W.
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Rose, T.J.
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Shorrock, C.
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[Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana]
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Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana
Examines some of the problems encountered and provides information on computer networking and the potential of computers in livestock research; describes the ILCA computer facility and the services which ILCA provides to national research organizations that do not have computer facilities.
Durkin, J.W.
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Light, D.E.
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Maehl, H.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Le materiel informatique du CIPEA et son utilisation]
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Le materiel informatique du CIPEA et son utilisation
Information on trypanotolerant livestock in Senegal, the Gamia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Upper Volta, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo and Zaire, particularly livestock numbers & distribution, information availab...
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 2. Country studies]
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Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies
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.
Studies the broad groups of cattle in Africa in relation to the main ecological zones. Indicates the possibilities for bringing about changes through application of animal breeding techniques. Reviews past cattle breeding research in Africa. Summarises ILCA's work with national research organisat...
A paper dealing with research conducted to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa. Looks into the African Trypanotolerant livestock Network and discusses the exploitation of trypanotolerant breeds, trypanosome prevalence and animal performance. Also examines specific ...
Trail, J.C.M.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[Aspects of research to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa]
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Aspects of research to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa