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A study on the important diseases of village sheep and goats in the forest zone of southwest Nigeria, w., particularly emphasis on PPR, pneumonia, mange, helminthiasis, coccidiosis and babesiosis; w. data on liveweight gains of the animals interacting diseases w. nutritional stress on adequate fe...


Adeoye, S.A.O.[Incidence of diseases and pests in two groups of village sheep and goats in the forest zone of southwest Nigeria]Incidence of diseases and pests in two groups of village sheep and goats in the forest zone of southwest Nigeria

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.Njuki, JemimahWaithanji, Elizabeth M.Kariuki, Juliet B.Sikira, A.[Integrating improved goat breeds with new varieties of sweet potatoes and cassava in the agro-pastoral systems of Tanzania: A gendered analysis]Integrating improved goat breeds with new varieties of sweet potatoes and cassava in the agro-pastoral systems of Tanzania: A gendered analysis

Brandes, R.Saghir, P.Galiè, AlessandraBarasa, V.[ILRI’s experience with the Crop and Goat Project in Tanzania from a gender perspective]ILRI’s experience with the Crop and Goat Project in Tanzania from a gender perspective

In March 1972 goats were first introduced to the National Animal Husbandry research station at Naviasha. The goats transferred to Naivasha were obtained in order to investigate their suitability as meat producers. Therefore, a small crossbreeding trial was initiated, comparing purely indigenous g...


Haas, H.J. deChemitei, V.C.C.[Observations on indigenous and Boer X indigenous crossbred kids: Preliminary report comparing their growth rates under Naivasha conditions]Observations on indigenous and Boer X indigenous crossbred kids: Preliminary report comparing their growth rates under Naivasha conditions
Autor: Carew, B.A.R.

Presents a comparative analysis of the nitrogen and mineral content of grasses, herbs, shrubs & trees selected by grazing animals during the late dry, early wet, late wet & early dry seasons in south western Nigeria, identifying mineral imbalances in the diets that might be contributing factors t...


Carew, B.A.R.[An appraisal of nitrogen and mineral content of forages selected by small ruminants in the humid zone of Nigeria]An appraisal of nitrogen and mineral content of forages selected by small ruminants in the humid zone of Nigeria
Autor: Abassa, K.P.

This review encompasses five chapters which, apart from the introduction, successively covers reproductive performance, prenatal losses, post-natal losses, general conclusions and recommendations. The review intends to determine the magnitude and causes of reproductive losses in sheep and goats i...


Abassa, K.P.[Reproductive losses in small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa: A review]Reproductive losses in small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa: A review

Presents results of a former survey conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the production system at Elangat Wuas group ranches in Kajiado district, Kenya. Describes the ranch in relation to rainfall, infrastructure, vegetation & land units and nutritional value of the range. Discusses...


Bille, Jean-ClaudeAnderson, F.M.[A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District]A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District
Autor: Gautsch, K.D.

Presents analysis of productivity in sheep production in the highlands of Ethiopia and Rwanda, w., particularly emphasis on the biological and environmental factors influencing the different productivity parameters, evaluation of reproductive and productive performance, comparison of productivity...


Gautsch, K.D.[Comparative productivity of indigenous sheep in the highland areas of Ethiopia and Rwanda]Comparative productivity of indigenous sheep in the highland areas of Ethiopia and Rwanda
Autor: Gautsch, K.D.

Characterises the carcass quality of Menze type sheep. Examines effects and influences on carcass characteristics including liveweight, carcass weight, age and season. Presents a literature review on consumer preference, meat & carcass quality, characteristics and factors influencing meat product...


Gautsch, K.D.[Meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa. 1. Carcass characteristics of Menz type sheep from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. 2. A literature review on consumer preferences, meat and carcass quality characteristics and factors influencing meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa]Meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa. 1. Carcass characteristics of Menz type sheep from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. 2. A literature review on consumer preferences, meat and carcass quality characteristics and factors influencing meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa

This paper presents information on the traditional use of goats at the village level. Information is presented on the production of milk and milk products, the way they are used, number of sales and animals slaughtered by each farmer in the study villages. Mean production, numbers involved, losse...


Thedford, T.R.Kelemogile, K.M.Worman, F.D.[Comparison of castrated and entire Horro male lambs for growth and fattening ability under various feeding regimes]Comparison of castrated and entire Horro male lambs for growth and fattening ability under various feeding regimes

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