Describes cattle rearing in Madagascar. Discussions on climatic and environmental conditions in relation to production of beef cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and poultry included.
Aim
To delineate bioregions in tropical Africa and determine whether different plant growth forms (trees, terrestrial herbs, lianas and shrubs) display the same pattern of regionalization, diversity and endemism as the whole flora.
Location
Tropical Africa (excl. Madagascar), from 20° N to 25° S...
We report the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) characterization of 77 indigenous chickens (fighting and meat birds) from Madagascar, using DNA sequences of the first hypervariable segment of the D-loop. Comparison with reference samples from the African continent and Asia revealed two mtDNA haplogroups,...
Razafindraibe, H.
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Mobegi, V.A.
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Ommeh, S.C.
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Ralptondravao
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Bjornstad, G.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Han Jianlin
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[Mitochondrial DNA origin of indigenous Malagasy chicken: implication for a functional polymorphism at the Mx gene]
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Mitochondrial DNA origin of indigenous Malagasy chicken: implication for a functional polymorphism at the Mx gene
High transaction costs deter entry of small farmers into the market. With the data from 240 smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar, this study identified strategies to promote successful smallholder commercialization. The coefficients for membership of cooperatives, native of community...
Okoye, B.C.
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Abass, A.
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Bachwenkizi, B.
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Asumugha, G.N.
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Alenkhe, B.
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Ranaivoson, R.
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Randrianarivelo, R.
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Rabemanantsoa, N.
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Ralimanana, I.
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[Effect of transaction costs on market participation among smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar]
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Effect of transaction costs on market participation among smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar
This study employed the Cobb–Douglas stochastic frontier production function to measure the level of technical efficiency among smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 180 cassava farmers in the region and from this sample, inp...
Okoye, B.C.
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Abass, A.
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Bachwenkizi, B.
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Asumugha, G.N.
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Alenkhe, B.
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Ranaivoson, R.
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Randrianarivelo, R.
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Rabemanantso, N.
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Ralimanana, I.
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[Differentials in technical efficiency among smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar: a Cobb Douglas stochastic frontier production approach]
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Differentials in technical efficiency among smallholder cassava farmers in Central Madagascar: a Cobb Douglas stochastic frontier production approach
Reports on productivity of the Kuri and zebu selected for their milk and meat production. Includes discussions on caprine and ovine rearing particularly their economic values, and improvement of ovine herd by crossbreeding in the region, especially in Chad.
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Rapport sur l'elevage en Afrique equatoriale francaise]
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Rapport sur l'elevage en Afrique equatoriale francaise
Reports on cattle rearing in Madagascar. Production performances of Madagascar Zebu, sheep, goats and pigs are described. The performances were evaluated in terms of meat and milk yield. Future livestock quality improvement through crossbreeding with foreign species is recommended.
Describes the general characteristics and origin of zebu animal breed. Data on rearing zone, body measurements, milk production, meat quality and genetic characteristics included. Methods of maintenance and improvement of Madagascar Zebu recommended.