Yankasa sheep were used to study effects of palm kernel meal (PKM) on nutrient utilization and performance. The - in sacco - degradation studies revealed that potential protein degradation in the rumen was high but the very low rate of degradation (0.031 (per hour)) made 50-61 percent protein of...
The authors highlight the reliance on repeated natural infections by tickborne pathogens to maintain immunity in immunized herds. That incidence of clinical heartwater in cattle, caused by Cowdria ruminantium, is low while intensive acaricide use interrupts transmission of pathogens. Evidence is ...
Perry, Brian D.
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Chamboko, Tafireyi
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Mahan, S.M.
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Medley, G.F.
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Minjauw, B.
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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Peter, T.F.
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[The economics of integrated tick and tick-borne disease control on commercial farms in Zimbabwe]
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The economics of integrated tick and tick-borne disease control on commercial farms in Zimbabwe
The importance of cassava, particularly in animal nutrition, is briefly discussed. The adaptability of cassava to infertile soils and low inputs, its production of more calories per land and labor unit than any other food crop, and its resistance to pests and diseases are highlighted. CIAT`s obje...
This paper reviews the past contributions of epidemiology and economics to the control of tick-borne infections of cattle in Africa. The factors affecting successful and unsuccessful control are evaluated on a gographical and on a production systems basis, with particular reference to Theileria p...
Perry, Brian D.
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Young, A.S.
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[The past and future roles of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa: The case of theileriosis]
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The past and future roles of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa: The case of theileriosis
From biological data collected between January 1986 and December 1989, and economic data collected during 1988, 10-year projections of herd structure, production, and economic and financial returns were calculated for 13 village cattle herds at two village sites in the Gambia. The analyses indica...
Itty, P.
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Swallow, B.M.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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Agyemang, K.
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Dwinger, R.H.
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[Economics of village production of N'Dama cattle in the Gambia]
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Economics of village production of N'Dama cattle in the Gambia
Norton-Griffiths, M.
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Butt, B.
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[The economics of land use change in Loitokiok Division of Kajiado District, Kenya]
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The economics of land use change in Loitokiok Division of Kajiado District, Kenya
NTFP are often presented as bringing a major contribution to rural livelihoods in terms of food and cash, and this particularly for rural communities. Few data are available in Gabon to confirm this common assertion. An annual monitoring of 127 households was conducted in 14 villages around two t...
Midoko Iponga, D.
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Mikolo-Yobo, C.
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Lescuyer, G.
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Mba Assoumou, F.
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Levang, P.
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Tieguhong, J.C.
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Ngoye, A.
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[Evaluation of the contribution of NTFPs gathering: to rural people’s livelihoods around two timber concessions in Gabon]
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Evaluation of the contribution of NTFPs gathering: to rural people’s livelihoods around two timber concessions in Gabon
Data are given of area planted to beans, production, and yields in the Andean countries during 1964-66, 1974-76, and 1978; production, trade, and consumption during 1963-65 and 1973-75; and production, area, and yield growth rates during 1966-76. Constraints for bean productivity, cropping system...
Voysest Voysest, Oswaldo
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[Potencial agricola del frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en los paises andinos]
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Potencial agricola del frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en los paises andinos
Small ruminant production forms an integral part of the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Nyando. This paper is part of a study to evaluate the impacts of the small ruminants on the incomes of smallholder farmers adopting “Climate Smart” agricultural practices in the counties of Kericho and K...
Sila, Winfred
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Gachuiri, Charles K
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Recha, John
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Audho, James
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Ojango, Julie MK
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[Economic performance of small ruminants to smallholder farmers in Climate Smart Villages of Nyando]
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Economic performance of small ruminants to smallholder farmers in Climate Smart Villages of Nyando