Studies the death rate and cause of death of lambs in six different environments in the African traditional livestock production systems. Suggests solutions to reduce early mortality rates.
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Mack, S.
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Agyemang, K.
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[Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems]
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Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems
Presents a summary and comparison of the demographic and production characteristics of five livestock production units studied by ILCA from 1978 to 1984. Discusses herd structure, calving rates, calf mortality, cow mortality, calf growth, milk production and herd productivity.
Leeuw, P.N. de
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Comparative productivity of indigenous cattle under traditional management in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Comparative productivity of indigenous cattle under traditional management in sub-Saharan Africa
Discusses the need for a network approach to overcome productivity constraints in African livestock. Looks into the African Small Ruminant Research Network and discusses its intention, structure as well as training and research activities.
Wilson, R.T.
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Lebbie, S.H.B.
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[Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep]
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Collaborative research networks as means to increasing the productivity of African goats and sheep
Outlines the supposed origins, known history and distribution of Macina sheep in the Niger innundation zone of Mali w. a physical description of the breed, discussing population demography and traditional systems of management; evaluates productivity using results of a questionnaire survey of tra...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: The Macina wool sheep of the Niger inundation zone]
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Livestock production in central Mali: The Macina wool sheep of the Niger inundation zone
Reports the results of a two years study carried out at the slaughter slab of a medium-sized sahelian town conducted to examine the contribution of sheep, goats & cattle to meat supply. Compares sex, age, carcass weight, number of animals slaughtered, amount of meat available per head, and condem...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Contributions of goats and sheep to meat supply of a Sahelian town]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Contributions of goats and sheep to meat supply of a Sahelian town
Reports partial results of a study of small ruminant production in nine villages in the Kumasi area of Ghana. Describes the management systems and outlines flock demography.
Asare, E.O.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Notes on village systems of small ruminant production in Ghana and a bibliography of Ghanian small ruminant research]
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Notes on village systems of small ruminant production in Ghana and a bibliography of Ghanian small ruminant research
Reports results of a seven-year field trial and a three year slaughterhouse study on reproductive performance of domestic ruminants in the Niono area of Central Mali. Examines age at first parturition, parturition interval, litter size, seasonality, life-time production of young, embryo migration...
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Reproductive performance and reproductive wastage in ruminants in the agro-pastoral system]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Reproductive performance and reproductive wastage in ruminants in the agro-pastoral system
Reviews the reproductive performance of African indigenous sheep and goats in different agro-ecological zones and under various management systems. Presents and discusses data on age at first parturition, litter size, the interval between successive parturitions annual reproductive rate, length ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Reproductive performance of African indigenous small ruminants under various management systems: A review]
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Reproductive performance of African indigenous small ruminants under various management systems: A review
Reports the results of a 2-year study of indigenous sheep and goats in a traditional management system in Burkina Faso. Defines the production parameters under current levels of management including age at first lambing, age at first kidding, litter sizes, birth interval, weight at specific age, ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Productivity of traditionally managed small ruminants in an agro-pastoral system in northern Burkina Faso]
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Productivity of traditionally managed small ruminants in an agro-pastoral system in northern Burkina Faso
Shows mixed species stocking in Northern tropical Africa w., particularly emphasis on the African traditional animal production systems; w. data on reproduction, growth and viability for five species in the region; herd & flock structures for dif. species; and the use of livestock to increase the...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Mixed species stocking and the vital statistics and demography of domestic animals in the arid and semi-arid zones of northern tropical Africa]
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Mixed species stocking and the vital statistics and demography of domestic animals in the arid and semi-arid zones of northern tropical Africa