Despite the large numbers and importance of adapted indigenous sheep and goats in the tropics, information on sustainable conventional breeding programmes for them is scarce and often unavailable. This paper reviews within-breed selection strategies for indigenous small ruminants in the tropics,...
Kosgey, I.S.
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Baker, R.L.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Arendonk, Johan A.M. van
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[Successes and failures of small ruminant breeding programmes in the tropics: A review]
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Successes and failures of small ruminant breeding programmes in the tropics: A review
Kenya is recognized among developing countries for its success in integrating dairy into smallholder farming systems, particularly in the highland areas. The major determinants of this success were colonial history, its favourable agroecology and supportive agricultural policies, and the importan...
Bebe, B.O.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Development of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands]
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Development of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands
This paper evaluates the effect of livestock intensification through crossbreeding for dairying in Bhutan, where crossbreeding policies aim to improve smallholder livelihoods. It is also expected that crossbreeding will reduce dairy imports, and will reduce the environmental impact on forests and...
Samdupa, T.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Eilers, C.H.A.M.
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Ibrahim, Mohamed N.M.
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Zijpp, A.J. van der
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[Crossbreeding and intensification of smallholder crop-cattle farming systems in Bhutan]
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Crossbreeding and intensification of smallholder crop-cattle farming systems in Bhutan