Animal performance was evaluated in various management systems in south-east Nigeria. Systems examined included a free-roaming and movement-restricted production system; and farmers' responses to changed husbandry practices. Discussions and data on flock dynamics and male to female ratio; reprodu...
Mack, S.D.
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Sumberg, J.E.
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Okali, C.
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[Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria]
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Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria
Study report on sheep and goats production in Kenya. Data collected over a period of three years at Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas in Kenya were examined. Data on status and progress at present on 3 adjacent newly-formed ranches included.
Discussion of sheep and goat breeding in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid North East Africa. Topical discussions on the importance of sheep and goats in countries with semi-arid climates, major breeds and their aptitude for production, ownership patterns, management objectives of ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa]
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Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa
Results of two completed and one continuing feeding/growth trials are discussed. When fed Panicum maximum plus concentrates ad lib, West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks attain a growth rate of 60 gd-1 at a DDMI of 53.3g kg0.75d-1 , which is estimated to be approximately 1.8 times the DDMI needed for ma...
Ademosun, A.A.
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Bosman, H.G.
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Roessen, P.L.
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[Nutritional studies with West African Dwarf goats in the humid zone of Nigeria]
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Nutritional studies with West African Dwarf goats in the humid zone of Nigeria
Various fertility parameters are under investigation in the Small East African goat at Isiolo, northern Kenya. A programme of aseasonal breeding is used and parameters are examined in relation to the quantity and quality of forage available. Breeding groups consisting of 18 females each are used:...
Rutagwenda, T.
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Schwartz, H.J.
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Carles, A.B.
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Said, A.N.
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[Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya]
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Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya
The comparative performances of Nguni sheep and Landim goats reared at Chobela Experimental Station are described. G.oats have the better reproductive performance, but both species are rather prolific. Late age at first parturition and long inter-parturition intervals seem to be a result of manag...
McKinnon, D.
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Rocha, A.
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[Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique]
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Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique
Oestrous cycles have been studied in mature does and pubertal animals of the small East African goat in a management system with peasant farmers in Uganda. Forty-seven percent (47%) of the cycles were of normal length of approximately three weeks. Thirty percent (30%) of the cycles were short bei...
Katongole, C.B.
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[Research in reproductive physiology of the indigenous goat in Uganda]
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Research in reproductive physiology of the indigenous goat in Uganda
The social and economic importance of goats in the agricultural systems in Uganda is identified and evaluated in terms of their productivity and functions. The most important role of goats is the provision of meat. Small East African goats from the eastern region show a higher dressing-out percen...
An experiment comprising five trials was conducted during the dry season (November through April) to assess the nutritional value of dried Gliricidia sepium leaves (GRL) both fed alone and supplemented with cassava peel. The ability of the leaves to meet the N requirements of West African Dwarf (...
Onwuka, C.F.I.
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[Gliricidia sepium as dry season feed for goat production in Nigeria]
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Gliricidia sepium as dry season feed for goat production in Nigeria