The study was conducted in Kafta humera district of Ethiopia, (i) to investigate the milk yield of Begait goat under different management and (ii) to evaluate the effects of different non-genetic factors on lactation performance. Data were collected from 428 lactating does under two managements (...
Abraham, H.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Urge, M.
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[Milk production performance of Begait Goat under semi intensive and extensive management in Western Tigray, North Ethiopia]
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Milk production performance of Begait Goat under semi intensive and extensive management in Western Tigray, North Ethiopia
Kaitho, R.J.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Umunna, N.N.
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Nsahlai, I.V.
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Tamminga, S.
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[Long term effect of browse supplementation on growth and reproduction in sheep and goat]
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Long term effect of browse supplementation on growth and reproduction in sheep and goat
The on going research programme is aimed at evaluating the performance of an introduced goat production package consisting of crossbred goats (Alpine x Small East African, fodder production, management and milk marketing in the Ngozi area. Over 3500 farmers adopted the technology in the 10-year p...
Rey, B.
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[Contribution of crossbred goats to milk production and social welfare in Burundi]
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Contribution of crossbred goats to milk production and social welfare in Burundi
Khayatzadeh, N.
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Mekuriaw, Getinet
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Elbeltagy, A.R.
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Aboul-Naga, A.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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[Genome-wide structure and dynamics of Nubian goats from northeast Africa]
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Genome-wide structure and dynamics of Nubian goats from northeast Africa
Presents preliminary assessment of animals' performance under a free-roaming and movement-restricted production system and farmers' responses to changed husbandry practices in southeast Nigeria; with particular reference to flock dynamics & male to female ratio; reproductive performance; growth r...
Mack, S.
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Sumberg, J.E.
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Okali, C.
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[Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria]
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Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria
The prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome parasitaemia in different livestock species, breeds, age groups and management systems are reported from Togo for trypanosotolerant sheep and goats in the Sokode area. The effects of these trypanosome parasitaemias on health and production trai...
Defly, A.
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Awuome, K.
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Bokovi, K.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Grundler, G.
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Handlos, Michael
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Itty, P.
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Leak, S.G.A.
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Maehl, J.H.H.
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Mawuena, K.
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Morkramer, G.
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Nagda, S.M.
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Paling, R.W.
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Rarieya, J.M.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Effect of trypanosome infection on livestock health and production in Togo]
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Effect of trypanosome infection on livestock health and production in Togo
Pérez, T.
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Kerridge, Peter C.
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[Forage for smallholders : the ADB project: expected outputs from the project and ADB requirements]
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Forage for smallholders : the ADB project: expected outputs from the project and ADB requirements
Boogaard, B.K.
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Swaans, K.
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Hendrickx, Saskia C.J.
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Cosijn, M.
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[Reflection on innovation processes in a smallholder goat development project in Mozambique]
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Reflection on innovation processes in a smallholder goat development project in Mozambique
Small ruminants contribute significantly to meat (and sometimes milk) production in Africa and hence in meeting the current shortfall created by the fast rising human population. Flock productivity may, however, be affected by a wide range of disease problems and reproductive wastage. The impact ...
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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[Possible impact of disease and reproductive wastage on the productivity of tropical small ruminants: An overview]
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Possible impact of disease and reproductive wastage on the productivity of tropical small ruminants: An overview