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
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
Presents results of an initial survey on sheep & goat production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District in Kenya, describing population structure, animal morphology & production characteristics, with particular reference to age at first parturition, intervals between successi...
Wilson, R.T.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Sayers, A.R.
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[A study of goat and sheep production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District]
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A study of goat and sheep production on the Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas, Kajiado District
Discusses results of a study conducted on masai ranches to determine the effects of flock, season, parity, sex & litter size on reproductive traits like age at first parturition, intervals between successive births & number of young per birth in sheep and goats.
Wilson, R.T.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Sayers, A.R.
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[Aspects of reproduction in goats and sheep in south-central Kenya]
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Aspects of reproduction in goats and sheep in south-central Kenya
Reports the results of a study on age determination of goats and sheep by means of dentition; considers sex, nutrition, season of birth and body size; uses 800 animals and 1900 ages at eruption of incisors.
Wilson, R.T.
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Durkin, J.W.
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[Age at permanent incisor eruption in indigenous goats and sheep in semi-arid Africa]
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Age at permanent incisor eruption in indigenous goats and sheep in semi-arid Africa
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
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
Discusses production characteristics of Small East African goats and their crosses with Anglo-Nubian and Alpine under semi-arid conditions in eastern Rwanda. Examines reproductive performance, growth, weight, mortality and productivity indices.
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
Outlines the importance of goats in arid & semi-arid Africa and describes the farming systems in which they are present. Discusses the value of goats in the context of the percentage of families owning them and the numbers of goats per family and in relation to other stock. Examines resource util...
Wilson, R.T.
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[The integration of goats in the livestock systems of the arid and semi-arid Africa]
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The integration of goats in the livestock systems of the arid and semi-arid Africa
Discusses relative importance & contributions, productivities and constraints to increasing productivity of small ruminants under traditional management systems in the northern drier areas of subsaharan Africa w. emphasis on livestock numbers; role in providing meat & milk esp. to smallholders & ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Goats and sheep in the traditional livestock production systems in semi-arid northern Africa: Their importance, productivity and constraints on production]
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Goats and sheep in the traditional livestock production systems in semi-arid northern Africa: Their importance, productivity and constraints on production