Presents results of a survey undertaken to determine goat and sheep population changes at Elangata Wuas group ranch from 1978 to 1986. Describes owners' attitudes to small ruminant production and their assessment of the suitablility of different years for production.
Wilson, R.T.
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Maki, M.O.
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[Goat and sheep population changes on a Masai group ranch in south-western Kenya, 1978-1986]
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Goat and sheep population changes on a Masai group ranch in south-western Kenya, 1978-1986
Describes the major systems of small ruminant production in tropical Africa. Discusses the distribution and importance of goats, genetic resources, production systems, management and constraints to production.
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
Reports the reproductive performance of two tropical African strains of goats and sheep with emphasis on prolificacy. Examines age at first parturition, parturition interval, and litter size.
Wilson, R.T.
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Murayi, T.
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[Indigenous African small ruminant strains with potentially high reproductive performance]
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Indigenous African small ruminant strains with potentially high reproductive performance