Location performance of N’Dama cattle was recorded under village management conditions in four ecological variable villages in the Gambia. A total of 636 cows were recorded during the study. The highest daily milk offtake 1.7 kg/cow/day took place when cows were 4 – 6 weeks post-partum. Daily mil...
Agyemang, K.
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Jeannin, P.
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Grieve, A.S.
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Bah, M.L.
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Dwinger, R.H.
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[Milk extraction for human consumption from N'Dama cattle under village management conditions in The Gambia]
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Milk extraction for human consumption from N'Dama cattle under village management conditions in The Gambia
A study was initiated in August 1986 to examine the reproductive performance, growth, mortality and browsing behaviour of Mubende goats under improved station management in Central Uganda. Conception rate for does was 100 per cent and the mean conception rate was 8.5 months and mean age at first ...
Okello, K.L.
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[Study of reproduction, growth, mortality and browsing behaviour of Mubende goats under station management in central Uganda]
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Study of reproduction, growth, mortality and browsing behaviour of Mubende goats under station management in central Uganda
Slaughter data from 304 Menz and 153 Horro rams were analysed to determine between breeds differences in yields of carcass and edible non-carcass components, with the primary aim of creating awareness in the way animal evaluations for meat production may be modified to incorporate local cultures....
Ermias, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Banerjee, A.K.
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[Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia]
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Alternative approach for evaluating small ruminant genotypes for meat production in Ethiopia
Slaughter data from 304 Menz and 153 Horro ram lambs were analyzed to determine between breed differences in yields of carcass and edible non-carcass components. Average age at slaughter was 515 days. Total edible non-carcass component yield (ENCC) was obtained as the sum of weights of blood, lun...
Ermias, E.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Anindo, D.O.
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Amare, H.
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Yami, A.
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[Carcass and edible non-carcass component yields in Menz and Horro ram lambs]
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Carcass and edible non-carcass component yields in Menz and Horro ram lambs
Studies the flock and herd structure of sheep, goats, cattle, equines and camels in Mali and provides information on related parameters for traditional systems in order to understand the management and production characteristics of these species.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Structure of the herds and flocks and some related demographic parameters]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Structure of the herds and flocks and some related demographic parameters
Presents the Orma Boran field observations carried out under tsetse fly challenge on Galana ranch in Kenya since 1980. Their response to trypanosomiasis has been compared to that of the ranch bred Kenya (Galana) Boran. The mean monthly prevalence of trypanosomiasis observed in Orma steers over fi...
Dolan, R.B.
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Alushula, H.
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Munga, L.
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Mutugi, M.
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Mwendia, C.
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Okech, G.
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Sayer, P.D.
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Stevenson, P.G.W.
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Baker, R.L.
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Magadi, M.
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[The Orma Boran - ten years of field observations]
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The Orma Boran - ten years of field observations
Examines milk imports to Africa in the last decade and the present annual value, major constraints to increased milk output and management problems common to all dairy systems; discusses the complimentarity of crop and livestock production, different approaches to increase milk production, animal...
Brumby, P.J.
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Scholtens, R.G.
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[Management and health constraints for small scale dairy production in Africa]
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Management and health constraints for small scale dairy production in Africa
Livestock are an important component of farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They are raised mainly for meat, milk and skin and provide a flexible financial reserve in years of crop failure. They also play a critical role in the agricultural intensification process by providing draft power and ...
Ehui, Simeon K.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Measuring the sustainability of crop-livestock systems in sub-Saharan Africa: methods and data requirements]
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Measuring the sustainability of crop-livestock systems in sub-Saharan Africa: methods and data requirements
Moyo, Siboniso
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McDermott, John J.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Steeg, Jeannette van de
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Staal, Steven J.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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[Development of livestock production systems in Africa. Challenges and opportunities with a focus on recent achievements]
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Development of livestock production systems in Africa. Challenges and opportunities with a focus on recent achievements
Presents the results of a survey of small ruminant owners in four southeastern states of Nigeria, viz, Bendel, Anambra, Imo and Cross River. Relates livestock management systems to their socioeconomic and ecological environment and inturn to management practices and to characteristic problems an...