In addition to assessing rate and extent of gas production from fermenting forages in vitro with rumen micro-organisms, gas production methods (e.g. Theodorou et at, 1994) may be used also to study the degradation kinetics of forage dry matter and its fractions. As the substrate dry matter can be...
Dhanoa, M.S.
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Tanner, J.C.
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Owen, E.
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Theodorou, M.K.
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Winugroho, H.M.
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[Use of an in vitro gas production method to study kinetics of rumen dry matter degradation of forages]
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Use of an in vitro gas production method to study kinetics of rumen dry matter degradation of forages
This paper focuses on analysing gender issues in livestock and root crop production. Qualitative data for the study was collected through gender disaggregated group discussions (GDs) in two districts, Mvomero and Kongwa in Tanzania. Data were collected from 4 communities representing the four vil...
Saghir, P.
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Waithanji, Elizabeth M.
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Kariuki, Juliet B.
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Sikira, A.
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[Integrating improved goat breeds with new varieties of sweet potatoes and cassava in the agro-pastoral systems of Tanzania: A gendered analysis]
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Integrating improved goat breeds with new varieties of sweet potatoes and cassava in the agro-pastoral systems of Tanzania: A gendered analysis
Lukuyu, Ben A.
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[Field trip picture summary - Workshop on Identifying Investment Opportunities for Livestock Feed Resources Development in the Eastern Africa Sub-Region]
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Field trip picture summary - Workshop on Identifying Investment Opportunities for Livestock Feed Resources Development in the Eastern Africa Sub-Region
Jones, Christopher S.
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Sartie, Alieu
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[Opportunities for forage improvement through the ILRI Genebank]
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Opportunities for forage improvement through the ILRI Genebank
Tropical and sub-tropical forages (TSTF) are critically important for supplying livestock feed and environmental benefits in extensive and intensive livestock systems of developed and developing countries. There has been focused collection and conservation of forage genetic resources (FGR), and r...
Pengelly, B.C.
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Maass, Brigitte L.
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Lusty, C.E.
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Jones, Christopher S.
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[An update on the global strategy for the conservation and utilisation of tropical and subtropical forage genetic resources]
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An update on the global strategy for the conservation and utilisation of tropical and subtropical forage genetic resources
Animal Source Foods such as milk, meat and eggs are essential for human nutrition. Demand is increasing and this offers multiple opportunities for livestock producers. However, sustainable productivity and efficiency gains are needed, addressing both seasonal and inter-annual variation. Feed is a...
Peters, Michael
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Jones, Christopher S.
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Duncan, Alan J.
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Castiblanco, V.
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Ohmstedt, U.
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Rüdiger, U.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Burkart, Stefan
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[Feeds and Forages in the Livestock CGIAR Research Program]
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Feeds and Forages in the Livestock CGIAR Research Program
Despite the profound livestock importance in eastern Africa, livestock productivity remains low attributable to a number of challenges. One of the major drawbacks is lack of quality feeds and forages. This results in poor animal performance and suboptimal use of resources. Intertwined with this l...
Mwendia, Solomon W.
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Ohmstedt, U.
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Karanja, S.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Peters, Michael
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Jones, Christopher S.
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[Forage seed systems in eastern Africa: Challenges and opportunities]
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Forage seed systems in eastern Africa: Challenges and opportunities
The sustainable intensification of African agriculture is gaining momentum with the compelling need to increase food and agricultural production. In Southern Africa, smallholder farming systems are predominately maize-based and subject to erratic climatic conditions. Farmer crop and soil manageme...
Mungai, L.M.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Messina, J.P.
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Chikowo, R.
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Smith, A.
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Anders, E.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Li, G.
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[Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification]
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Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification
Adoption rates of leguminous crops remain low in sub-Saharan Africa despite their potential role in improving nutrition, soil health, and food security. In this study we explored Malawian farmers’ perceptions of various legume attributes and assessed how these perceptions affected allocation of l...
Waldman, K.B.
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Ortega, D.L.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi]
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi