Three international workshops held over the past eight years have addressed the identification and nomenclature of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants. This article explains the progress the workshops have made.
Naessens, Jan
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Howard, C.J.
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Hopkins, J.
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[Nomenclature and characterization of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants]
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Nomenclature and characterization of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants
Sheep, recognised as one of the important livestock species especially in the semi-arid tropics with high genetic resource potentials, can be exploited through sustainable utilization in order to improve livestock keepers’ livelihoods. This study presents the evaluation of the economic values of ...
Omondi, Immaculate A.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Drucker, A.G.
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Obare, G.A.
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Zander, K.K.
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[Economic valuation of sheep genetic resources: implications for sustainable utilization in the Kenyan semi-arid tropics.]
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Economic valuation of sheep genetic resources: implications for sustainable utilization in the Kenyan semi-arid tropics.
The study was carried out in Bensa district of Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia. Agro-ecologically, the study sites were classified into highland and mid-altitude. The objective of the study was to identify sheep farming practices in relation to future production strategies in the study area. A tot...
Kenfo, H.
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Mekasha, Yoseph
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Tadesse, Y.
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[A study on sheep farming practices in relation to future production strategies in Bensa district of southern Ethiopia]
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A study on sheep farming practices in relation to future production strategies in Bensa district of southern Ethiopia
IgD, first demonstrated in humans, has been unequivocally shown to exist in primates and rodents. In addition to lgM a second unique membrane isotype, generally considered to be lgD, has been demonstrated in a number of other species, including dogs and chickens. Because of its assumed widespread...
This paper presents results from a mapping experiment to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to Haemonchus contortus infestation in merino sheep. The primary trait analysed was faecal worm egg count in response to artificial challenge at 6 months of age. In the first stage of the ...
Marshall, Karen
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Maddox, J.F.
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Lee, S.H.
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Zhang, Y.
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Graser, H.U
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Gondro, C.
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Walken-Brown, S.W.
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Werf, J.H.J. van der
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[Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to Haemonchus contortus in sheep]
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Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to Haemonchus contortus in sheep
Background
Understanding the relationship between genetic admixture and performances is crucial for the success of crossbreeding programs. Use of small sets of ancestry informative markers (AIMs) is a cost effective option to estimate the levels of admixture in situations where pedigree recording...
Getachew, T.
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Huson, H.J.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Burgstaller, J.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Haile, Aynalem
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Brem, G.
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Boison, S.A.
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Mészáros, G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Sölkner, J.
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[Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture]
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Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture
Mange-mites are economically important ectoparasites of sheep and goats responsible for rejection or downgrading of skins in tanneries or leather industries in Ethiopia. The objective of this systematic review was to compute the pooled prevalence estimate and identify factors influencing mange-mi...
Asmare, K.
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Abebe, R.
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Sheferaw, D.
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Krontveit, R.I.
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Wieland, Barbara
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[Mange-mite infestation in small ruminants in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis]
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Mange-mite infestation in small ruminants in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
The objective of this review paper is to examine whether or not sheep crossbreeding is a feasible option to improve indigenous sheep breeds in developing countries using Ethiopian case as example. The paper reviewed and discussed the history of exotic breed introduction, research, and development...
Getachew, T.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Gizaw, Solomon
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Abebe, A.
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Sölkner, J.
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[Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective]
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Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective
Metacestode, larval stages of canid cestode parasites are among the causes of morbidity, mortality and financial losses in small ruminants in Ethiopia as a result of organ and carcass condemnation at slaughter. Several studies have been conducted over the years; however, these studies often had l...
Asmare, K.
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Sibhat, B.
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Abera, M.
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Haile, Aynalem
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Degefu, H.
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Fentie, T.
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Bekele, J.
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Terefe, G.
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Szonyi, Barbara
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Robertson, L.J.
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Wieland, Barbara
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[Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestode prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia]
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestode prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia
Four crop residue based complete diets (60R: 40C) with Andhra hybrid and Telangana sorghum stover, paddy straw and sweet sorghum bagasse with leaf residue (SSBLR) as sole roughage were formulated and processed into either mash or block form to study the effect of crop residue, cultivar and physic...
Khan, A.A.
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Sai, M.
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Ravi, D.
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Prasad, K.V.S.V.
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Anandan, S.
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Ramana Reddy, Y.
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Blümmel, Michael
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[Effect of varying the crop residue, cultivar and physical form on intake and nutrient utilization in Deccani sheep fed complete diets]
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Effect of varying the crop residue, cultivar and physical form on intake and nutrient utilization in Deccani sheep fed complete diets