Discusses the effets of maximum and minimum temperature, maximum and minimum relative humidity, rainfall and daylength on the timing of parturition and on litter size in traditionally managed goats and sheep in central Mali.
Wilson, R.T.
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Sayers, A.R.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Effects of climatic variables on the period of birth and on litter size in traditionally managed goats and sheep]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Effects of climatic variables on the period of birth and on litter size in traditionally managed goats and sheep
Presents results of studies to characterize & define the 'Mouton de Case' intensive sheep fattening system in Central Mali, viz. ownership patterns, management and feeds & feeding systems in two agro-pastoral subsystems in Niono area; growth rates & weights of sheep; costs, benefits, motivation &...
Kolff, H.E.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: The "Mouton de Case" system of smallholder sheep fattening]
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Livestock production in central Mali: The "Mouton de Case" system of smallholder sheep fattening
A study undertaken to examine the factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep in an agro-pastoral system in Niono from 1978 to 1984. Considers birth weight & weights to weaning, weights from weaning to maturity, and breeding female post-partum weights. Discusses effects of c...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Environmental factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Environmental factors affecting weight in traditionally managed goats and sheep
Wilson, R.T.
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[Comparative data on two populations of indigenous sheep and goats in Sudan and Ethiopia]
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Comparative data on two populations of indigenous sheep and goats in Sudan and Ethiopia
Presents results of a preliminary survey of goat & sheep populations at the Elangata Wuas group ranch, providing information on breed type, physical characteristics, population structure by sex & age, & average growth rates os sheep & goats on the ranch.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production on Masai group ranches. 1. A preliminary survey of the goat and sheep populations at Elangata Wuas]
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Livestock production on Masai group ranches. 1. A preliminary survey of the goat and sheep populations at Elangata Wuas
Compares the performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheeLarger litter size of Landim sheep compared to Blackhead Persian and BHP X Landim, and similar parturition intervals in each genotype resulted in greater annual output of young in the Landim than in BHP or in BHP X Landim. Weights of al...
Rocha, A.
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McKinnon, D.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique]
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Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique
Presents findings of a trial carried out at Elangata Wuas in Tanzania to measure the liveweight development of 1101 goats and 547 sheep kept under ranch conditions, considering the influence of variables such as management system, sex, parity, birth type, season of birth and flock. Analyzes post-...
Wilson, R.T.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Sayers, A.R.
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[Livestock production on Masai group ranches. 2. Growth and liveweight in goats and sheep at Elangata Wuas and the factors influencing them]
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Livestock production on Masai group ranches. 2. Growth and liveweight in goats and sheep at Elangata Wuas and the factors influencing them
A study on the econmic characters and productivity indices of traditionally managed goats and sheep undertaken in a semi-arid, agropastoral system in central Mali. Discusses reproductive characters including litter size and parturition interval, and weight characters.
Wilson, R.T.
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Light, D.E.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Economic characters and productivity indices for traditionally managed goats and sheep]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Economic characters and productivity indices for traditionally managed goats and sheep
Describes & analyses the "Mouton de Case" small scale sheep fattening system of Central Mali, with particular reference to ownership of sheep & extent of practice in the agro-pastoral & rainfed farming subsystems, relation between ownership of other livestock and keeping of "Mouton de Case"; mana...
Kolff, H.E.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[La production animale au Mali central: engraissement des ovins en petite exploitation, le "mouton de case"]
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La production animale au Mali central: engraissement des ovins en petite exploitation, le "mouton de case"
Studies the flock and herd structure of sheep, goats, cattle, equines and camels in Mali and provides information on related parameters for traditional systems in order to understand the management and production characteristics of these species.
Wilson, R.T.
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[L'elevage au Mali central: La structure des troupeaux avec quelques parametres demographiques relatifs]
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L'elevage au Mali central: La structure des troupeaux avec quelques parametres demographiques relatifs