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
Three dam breeds, the indigenous Ankole and zebu, and the Boran from Kenya were mated to Boran Angus and Red Poll sires to investigate the relationship between dam body weight and progeny performance. Under artificial insemination, at least 10% fewer cows were detected on heat than under natural ...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Sacker, G.D.
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Fisher, I.L.
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[Crossbreeding beef cattle in western Uganda. 1. Performance of Ankole, Boran and zebu cows]
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Crossbreeding beef cattle in western Uganda. 1. Performance of Ankole, Boran and zebu cows
Dorset Horn rams were used on East African Blackhead sheep in western Uganda in mutton production through improved lamb growth. The crossbred lambs were significantly heavier than the indigenous at birth. From birth to weaning at five months, the growth rates of both types were identical, being 0...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Sacker, G.D.
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[Production records of lambs from East African Blackhead ewes and Dorset Horn rams]
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Production records of lambs from East African Blackhead ewes and Dorset Horn rams
Brumby, P.J.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Les etudes sur les races et la productivite du betail en Afrique]
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Les etudes sur les races et la productivite du betail en Afrique
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
Trail, J.C.M.
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[Cattle breed evaluation studies by the International Livestock Center for Africa (ILCA)]
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Cattle breed evaluation studies by the International Livestock Center for Africa (ILCA)
Describes the main ecological zones of Africa and mentions the importance of cattle in each zone, the production systems involved and the general types of cattle that can be maintained. Determines the value of previous breed productivity research in assessing current decision making.
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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[Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity]
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Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity