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
Discusses the cultivation/cattle complex in Western Darfur, Sudan by giving greater emphasis on traditional rainfed agriculture, small-scale irrigation and animal husbandry. Presents data on agronomy and yield of traditional rainfed crops, on climatology, on livestock population and on livestock ...
Wilson, R.T.
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Bailey, L.
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Hales, J.
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Moles, D.
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Watkins, A.E.
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[The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur]
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The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur
The production characteristics of Small East African goats and their crosses are investigated under semi-arid conditions of Rwanda. The crossbreds were those of Small East African goat x Anglo-Nubian and Small East African x Alpine goats. Comparative data on reproductive performance, growth, weig...
Murayi, T.
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Sayers, A.R.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Production characteristics of Small East African goats and their crosses with Anglo-Nubian and Alpine under station conditions in semi-arid 'Bugesera' region of eastern Rwanda]
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Production characteristics of Small East African goats and their crosses with Anglo-Nubian and Alpine under station conditions in semi-arid 'Bugesera' region of eastern Rwanda
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
Describes some of the problems facing goat production in various countries of the world, evaluating the socio-economic importance of goats & their introduction & acceptance among the extremely poor in the cold climate of North Eastern USA, & among small farmers in the Caribbean, Central America, ...
Sinn, R.
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Urquiza, D.
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Bossi, A.
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Stanton, T.
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Wilson, R.T.
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Noble, A.L.
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Nolan, M.F.
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Devendra, C.
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[Goats and the small farmer dilemma: Problems and potentialities]
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Goats and the small farmer dilemma: Problems and potentialities
Discussion of sheep and goat breeding in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid North East Africa. Topical discussions on the importance of sheep and goats in countries with semi-arid climates, major breeds and their aptitude for production, ownership patterns, management objectives of ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa]
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Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa
Outlines past attempts to develop a base of raw materials for the textile industry from indigenous animals in Mali. Describes notable efforts to upgrade local Macina sheep for increased wool production by selection or cross-breeding with Merinos, increasing goat wool production by crossing import...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Attempts to produce raw materials of animal origin for the French textile industry during the colonial period]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Attempts to produce raw materials of animal origin for the French textile industry during the colonial period
Results of a 2-year study on goats and sheep in northern Burkina Faso are reported. In both goats and sheep, females comprised more than 75% of flock numbers. Intervals between parturitions in goats were 312 days overall but were significantly affected by the season of the previous birth: in shee...
Wilson, R.T.
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[The productivity of Sahel goats and sheep under transhumant management in Northern Burkina Faso]
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The productivity of Sahel goats and sheep under transhumant management in Northern Burkina Faso