The N'Dama is a West African breed noted for its size and its trypanotolerance. It is considered to be a bos taurus breed, derived from the Hamitic longhorn ancestral type. N'Dama cattle are mostly kept under traditional management conditions and poor environments, in such circumstances their sur...
The reproductive and productive performances of buffaloes and Mpwapwa cattle raised under similar conditions in central Tanzania are investigated. Comparisons and data on age at first calving, calving interval, sex ratio, birth and weaning weights, growth rate, milk production and butter fat yiel...
Katyega, P.M.J.
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[Production traits in Egyptian water buffaloes and Mpwapwa cattle]
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Production traits in Egyptian water buffaloes and Mpwapwa cattle
Chicken production has a major role in the economy of developing countries and backyard production is particularly important to women. Several programmes, in Ethiopia and elsewhere, have attempted to improve chicken production as a means to reduce poverty. A key constraint to chicken production i...
Sambo, E.
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Bettridge, Judy M.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Amare, A.
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Habte, T.
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Wigley, Paul
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Christley, Robert M.
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[Participatory evaluation of chicken health and production constraints in Ethiopia]
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Participatory evaluation of chicken health and production constraints in Ethiopia
Calf management in traditional cattle herds in many parts of the tropics receive less attention as compared to immediate income-generating cows or bulls. Information on long-term implications of poorly reared young stock is limited. A study to assess practices, challenges and opportunities during...
Tebug, Stanly Fon
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Kamga-Waladjo, A.R.
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Ema, P.J.N.
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Muyeneza, C.
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Kane, O.
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Seck, A.S.
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Ly, M.T.
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Lo, M.
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[Calf management practices, challenges and opportunities in traditional cattle production systems in the Peanut Basin of Senegal]
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Calf management practices, challenges and opportunities in traditional cattle production systems in the Peanut Basin of Senegal
This study used a spatial equilibrium modelling approach to quantify the
relative welfare impacts of eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers on trade
in dairy products among East African Community (EAC) member countries.
The results indicated that removing tariffs only would not produce any
s...
Gelan, A.
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Omore, Amos O.
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[Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area]
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Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area
Dairy intensification as a development strategy is expected to improve household nutrition, yet the pathways by which this occurs are not well understood. This article examines how women’s time use and decision-making patterns related to dairy income and consumption are associated with dairy inte...
Njuki, Jemimah
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Wyatt, A.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Yount, K.
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Null, C.
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Ramakrishnan, U.
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Girard, Amy W.
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Sreenath, S.
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[An exploratory study of dairying intensification, women’s decision making, and time use and implications for child nutrition in Kenya]
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An exploratory study of dairying intensification, women’s decision making, and time use and implications for child nutrition in Kenya
Developing country livestock production systems are diverse and dynamic, and include those where existing indigenous breeds are currently optimal and likely to remain so, those where non-indigenous breed types are already in common use, and systems that are changing, such as by intensification, w...
Marshall, Karen
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[Optimizing the use of breed types in developing country livestock production systems: A neglected research area]
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Optimizing the use of breed types in developing country livestock production systems: A neglected research area
Addah, W.
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Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Okine, E.K.
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[Effects of restricted feeding and re-alimentation of dietary protein or energy on compensatory growth of sheep]
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Effects of restricted feeding and re-alimentation of dietary protein or energy on compensatory growth of sheep
Characterization of the Short-eared Somali goat population around Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, was undertaken in a community-based and participatory approach. Range of participatory tools, including Focal Group Discussions, participatory mappings and transect walks, were employed to study the local commu...
Gebreyesus, G.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[Participatory characterization of the Short-eared Somali goat and its production environment around Dire Dawa, Ethiopia]
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Participatory characterization of the Short-eared Somali goat and its production environment around Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Bett, R.C.
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Bhuiyan, A.K.F.H.
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Khan, M.S.
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Silva, G.L.L.P.
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Le Thi Thuy
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Sarker, S.C.
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Abeykoon, M.N.D.
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Thi T H Nguyen
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Sadef, S.
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Kariuki, E.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ibrahim, Mohamed N.M.
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[Indigenous chicken production in the South and South East Asia]
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Indigenous chicken production in the South and South East Asia