Draught animals have been used in Ethiopia since the third millennium B.C. It has been confined to land preparation and seed covering using the traditional implement 'maresha', pulled mainly by a pair of oxen under a ridged neck yoke. Even though research to replace the 'maresha' and to develop m...
Laing, DR
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[Bienvenida al CIAT y la necesidad de investigar sorgo en América Latina]
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Bienvenida al CIAT y la necesidad de investigar sorgo en América Latina
Studies the broad groups of cattle in Africa in relation to the main ecological zones. Indicates the possibilities for bringing about changes through application of animal breeding techniques. Reviews past cattle breeding research in Africa. Summarises ILCA's work with national research organisat...
The first part of this paper, the introduction, summarises ILRI's mandate and mission. Then the paper outlines the animal genetic resources (ANGRs) work at ILRI; including livestock genetics and Genomics, AnGRs current content; characterisation (Assessment of genetic diversity in AnGRs); DAGRIS (...
A paper dealing with research conducted to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa. Looks into the African Trypanotolerant livestock Network and discusses the exploitation of trypanotolerant breeds, trypanosome prevalence and animal performance. Also examines specific ...
Trail, J.C.M.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[Aspects of research to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa]
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Aspects of research to reduce the effect of trypanosomiasis on animal production in Africa
Gibson, John P.
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Iraqi, F.A.
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[Are existing inbred strains a powerful resource for fine mapping of QTL? Inferences from observed haplotypes among 7 inbred strains]
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Are existing inbred strains a powerful resource for fine mapping of QTL? Inferences from observed haplotypes among 7 inbred strains
Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Mensah, G.H.
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[Biodiversity and domestication of "non-conventional" species: A worldwide perspective]
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Biodiversity and domestication of "non-conventional" species: A worldwide perspective
While several traps and targets have been developed to suppress the tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) that transmit trypanosomiasis there have been few examples of self-sustaining `community-based' tsetse control programmes using these devices. The prospects for community-based tsetse control is being...
Kamara, D.W.
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Swallow, B.M.
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Echessah, P.N.
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Curry, J.J.
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[Combining quantitative, qualitatif and participatory research methods in assessment of the prospects for community-based tsetse control in Busia District, Kenya]
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Combining quantitative, qualitatif and participatory research methods in assessment of the prospects for community-based tsetse control in Busia District, Kenya
Agyemang, K.
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Smith, Jimmy W.
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[Counting the cost and benefits of implementing multi-country collaborative research projects: The case of the inland valley peri urban dairy project in West Africa]
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Counting the cost and benefits of implementing multi-country collaborative research projects: The case of the inland valley peri urban dairy project in West Africa