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A study on smallholder dairy development in the East African highlands. Looks into the production systems and development constraints and priorities. Discusses genetic factors, nutrition, disease, management, labour, marketing and pricing policies. Summarises research and development experiences.


International Livestock Centre for Africa[Developpement de la production laitiere. Compte-rendu d'un atelier]Developpement de la production laitiere. Compte-rendu d'un atelier

This paper explores the potential for, and limits to, sustainable agricultural growth in semi-arid Africa, with a focus on the role of pastoralism. Examines the main pressures on pastoral systems, and on the resource base upon which these depend. The paper argues that it is premature to contempla...


Webb, P.Bisrat, G.Coppock, D.L.[Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa]Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa

This paper explores the elements of a sound policy toward tsetse and trypanosomosis control by highlighting key issues in policy design and implementation. A framework is proposed that suggests that consistent policy toward tsetse and trypanosomosis control hinges on strong links with broad rural...


Politzar, H.Omamo, S.W.D'Ieteren, G.D.M.[Issues related to sustainable tsetse and trypanosomosis management strategies and rural Development]Issues related to sustainable tsetse and trypanosomosis management strategies and rural Development

CGIAR system-wide meeting on integrated natural resource management (INRM). The second was held from 20-25 August 2000, at the new headquarters of ICLARM in Penang, Malaysia. Convened by the Centre Directors Natural Resouce Managemnet Task Force, four dozen scientists from 13 of the 16 CGIAR cent...


Autor: Adeniji, K.O.

In Africa, the only avenue to conserve a breed endangered is in the living form since techniques for storage of embryos have not yet been adequately developed. Furthermore, most countries might not be able to meet the financial involvement of such a programme. This is why it is highly recommended...


Adeniji, K.O.[Recommendations for specific breeds and species for conservation by management and preferred techniques]Recommendations for specific breeds and species for conservation by management and preferred techniques

Discusses the FAO/UNEP programme on animal genetic resources conservation and management; and the indigenous breeds identified as of high potentials in the different ecological zones of Africa. The different activities of ILCA's Documentation Centre and the range of information service it provide...


Autor: Wilson, R.T.

Sheep and goats of tropical Africa were studied. Data on breed types, management systems, ownership, nutrition and productivity included for both species. Their contributions to live weight biomass, meat production, and registered slaughtering units described. Some measured production parameters ...


Wilson, R.T.[Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa]Husbandry, nutrition and productivity of goats and sheep in tropical Africa

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is a major tropical legume crop grown in warm to hot areas throughout the world and especially important to the people of sub-Saharan Africa where the crop was domesticated. To date, relatively little is understood about its domestication origins and patterns...


Huynh, B.Close, T.J.Roberts, P. A.Hu, Z.Wanamaker, S.Lucas, M. R.Chiulele, R.Cisse, N.David, A.Hearne, S.Fatokun, C.A.Diop, N.N.Ehlers, J.D.[Gene pools and the genetic architecture of domesticated cowpea]Gene pools and the genetic architecture of domesticated cowpea

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