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Zerbini, E.Gemeda, T.Tegegne, AzageGebre-Wold, A.Franceschini, R.[Effects of work and diet on progesterone secretion, short luteal phases and ovulations without estrus in postpartum F1 crossbred dairy cows]Effects of work and diet on progesterone secretion, short luteal phases and ovulations without estrus in postpartum F1 crossbred dairy cows

This report summarises the results of a study of farmer perceptions of sorghum and millet biomass traits with specific reference to livestock feeding practices. The results reported here form part of a larger ILRI/ICRISAT study undertaken to identify genotypes of sorghum and millet with improved ...


Underwood, M.P.Hall, A.J.Zerbini, E.[Genetic enhancement of sorghum and millet residues fed to ruminants: farmers' perceptions of fodder quality in livelihood systems]Genetic enhancement of sorghum and millet residues fed to ruminants: farmers' perceptions of fodder quality in livelihood systems

This paper deals briefly with the potential of cow traction in the Ethiopian highlands farming systems with particular reference to energy requirements and feeding and strategies. Examines cow energy requirements for work, maintainance, milk production, and pregnancy; and effect of draft work on ...


Zerbini, E.Asamenew, G.[Potential of cow traction in the Ethiopian highlands farming system]Potential of cow traction in the Ethiopian highlands farming system

The results of the research showed that hay intake was 10 percent greater in working compared to non working cows. Cows responded to underfeeding by a progressive adaptation until a new equilibrium between dietary supply and requirements was reached. However, in draught cows fed low quality rough...


Zerbini, E.Gemeda, T.[Effect of work on dry matter intake, milk production and reproduction of multipurpose cows fed low quality roughage]Effect of work on dry matter intake, milk production and reproduction of multipurpose cows fed low quality roughage

This paper reviews research findings relevant to draught animal husbandry and management, and highlights the differences in use of oxen and cows for draught. Topics considered include the choice between cows and oxen and effects of work on physiology, metabolism, health, food intake, digestion, b...


Matthewman, R.W.Dijkman, J.T.Zerbini, E.[The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs]The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs

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