Describes the production and herd characteristics of Zebu cattle in Arusha, northern Tanzania. Uses the production and herd structure parameters in a simulation of herd growth, under various rates of mortality, production and offtake.
Ngategize, P.K.
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[Economic evaluation of improved management for Zebu cattle in northern Tanzania]
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Economic evaluation of improved management for Zebu cattle in northern Tanzania
International Livestock Research Institute
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[Policy research enhances dairy opportunities in Kenyan highlands more smallholder participation in markets]
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Policy research enhances dairy opportunities in Kenyan highlands more smallholder participation in markets
Holmann, Federico J.
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[Reflexiones sobre la competitividad de distintos modelos de producción de leche en América Latina tropical]
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Reflexiones sobre la competitividad de distintos modelos de producción de leche en América Latina tropical
Reports the results of a study conducted to compare the important reproductive and productive traits of crossbred dairy cattle on smallholder farms and at multiplication and research cnetres at Malawi, to measure the influence of environment on dairy production traits, to assess the suitability o...
Agyemang, K.
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Nkhonjera, L.P.
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[Evaluation of the productivity of crossbred dairy cattle on smallholder and government farms in the Republic of Malawi]
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Evaluation of the productivity of crossbred dairy cattle on smallholder and government farms in the Republic of Malawi
Presents a general description of pastoralist milk production from cattle in Africa, analyzing data on milk yield & offtake, lactation and milk composition under pastoralist conditions; briefly examines the use of milk from camels and smallstock by pastoralsits to complement their milk supply fro...
Kerven, C.
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[Impact de recherche-developpement sur la production laitiere des systemes pastoraux en Afrique]
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Impact de recherche-developpement sur la production laitiere des systemes pastoraux en Afrique
Looks into the patterns of consumption of dairy products in West Africa. Discusses trends in production, imports. Examines factors influencing dairy consumption patterns, particularly population growth, urbanization, incomes, consumer preferences and prices.
Data on water sources, mode of offer, watering frequency, amount of water offered, body weights and milk yield were collected from 21 randomly selected smallholder farms in Kiambu by means of farm visits and questionnaires fortnightly. Most farms (67%) had water on-farm but 76% of them needed lab...
Muli, A.N.
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Kaitho, R.
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Gachuiri, C.K.
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Wahome, R.G.
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Tanner, J.C.
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[Effects of water sources and watering frequency for dairy cattle on water offered and milk production in Kiambu District]
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Effects of water sources and watering frequency for dairy cattle on water offered and milk production in Kiambu District
This report discusses the observation and animal production in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia. It explains the way the milk production data is collected, comments on the short comings in and validity and usefulness of the data and it also assesses the constraints within the animal production...
Nicolson, M.
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[Observation and initial impressions of animal production in the southern rangelands]
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Observation and initial impressions of animal production in the southern rangelands