A study was carried out to test: (1) if the prediction of in vitro gas production of kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) samples by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) could be improved by the use of a spectrally-structured sample population; and (2) if the parameters from exponentia...
Herrero, Mario T.
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Jessop, N.S.
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Fawcett, R.H.
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Murray, I.
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Dent, J.B.
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[Prediction of the in vitro gas production dynamics of kikuyu grass by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy using spectrally-structured sample populations]
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Prediction of the in vitro gas production dynamics of kikuyu grass by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy using spectrally-structured sample populations
Evaluation of lifetime productivity is sensible to target interventions for improving productivity of smallholder dairy systems in the highlands of East Africa, because cows are normally not disposed of based on productive reasons. Feeding strategies and involuntary culling may have long-term eff...
Rufino, Mariana C.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Wijk, Mark T. van
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Hemerink, L.
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Ridder, N.A. de
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Giller, Ken E.
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[Lifetime productivity of dairy cows in smallholder farming systems of the Central highlands of Kenya]
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Lifetime productivity of dairy cows in smallholder farming systems of the Central highlands of Kenya
Kassa, S.
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Kelay, B.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[The effect of replacing meat and bone meal with soybean meal on the performance and economic returns of broiler chickens]
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The effect of replacing meat and bone meal with soybean meal on the performance and economic returns of broiler chickens
This study aimed at better understanding of the characteristics of feeding and breeding practices smallholder farmers adopt in intensifying their dairy production. Use of hired labour for fodder gathering, growing of fodder crops and purchase of feeds increased with increasing intensification, bu...
Bebe, B.O.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Characteristics of feeding and breeding practices for intensification of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands]
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Characteristics of feeding and breeding practices for intensification of smallholder dairy systems in the Kenya highlands
A greenhouse trial was carried out at the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), at Sadore (13°15' N, 2°18'E), Niger. Experiments were conducted in conjunction with a feeding trial. The feeding trial yielded eight types of compost made from faeces and leftove...
Sangare, M.
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Bationo, B. André
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Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
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Fernández Rivera, S.
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Pandey, V.S.
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[Effect of type and level of roughage offered to sheep and urine addition on compost quality and millet growth and production in the Sahel]
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Effect of type and level of roughage offered to sheep and urine addition on compost quality and millet growth and production in the Sahel
Sesbania sesban is one of the exotic multipurpose fodder trees introduced in the Ethiopian highlands for livestock feed and soil conservation. Several on-station studies showed that supplementation with Sesbania improved intake and digestibility of basal diet and growth rate of animals. However, ...
Oosting, Simon J.
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Mekoya, A.
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Fernández Rivera, S.
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Zijpp, A.J. van der
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[Sesbania sesban as a fodder tree in Ethiopian livestock farming systems: Feeding practices and farmers' perception of feeding effects on sheep performance]
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Sesbania sesban as a fodder tree in Ethiopian livestock farming systems: Feeding practices and farmers' perception of feeding effects on sheep performance
Study was conducted to determine turnover of water, nitrogen and energy in lactating Holstein x Boran cows. Nine cows (Bos indicus × B. taurus) between their 42nd and 420th the days of lactation were selected for this study. The crossbred cows had ad libitum access to water and a dried maize stov...
Jenet, A.
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Yimegnuhal, A.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Fernández Rivera, S.
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Kreuzer, M.
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[Water intake and nutrient balances of Holstein X Boran cows fed a low-quality tropical diet]
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Water intake and nutrient balances of Holstein X Boran cows fed a low-quality tropical diet
Introduction: Ethiopia has made efforts to tackle the challenges of low crop and livestock productivity and degradation of land resources through various rural development strategies. However, increasing demands for food, animal feed, fuel, and income-generating activities are putting pressure on...
Mekuria, Wuletaw
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Mekonnen, Kindu
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Bezabih, Melkamu
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Tamene, Lulseged
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Abera, Wuletawu
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[Competition for land resources: Driving forces and consequences in crop-livestock production systems of the Ethiopian highlands]
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Competition for land resources: Driving forces and consequences in crop-livestock production systems of the Ethiopian highlands
Gebremariam, G.
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Nemomissa, S.
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Hanson, Jean
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Demissie, A.
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[Viability and germination of pollen grains of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.]
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Viability and germination of pollen grains of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.
The potential of Desmodium intortum, Macrotyloma axillare and Stylosanthes guianensis hays for improving the digestibility of a standard diet of maize stover was assessed using in sacco, in vitro and in vivo methods. In sacco degradability results showed that S. guianensis hay had the highest pot...
Tolera, A.
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Said, A.N.
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[In sacco, in vitro and in vivo digestibility and supplementary value of some tropical forage legume hays to sheep feeding on a basal diet of maize stover]
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In sacco, in vitro and in vivo digestibility and supplementary value of some tropical forage legume hays to sheep feeding on a basal diet of maize stover