The paper reviews information on the White Fulani cattle. Discussions and data on breed origin, classification, distribution, population statistics, ecological settings, utility, husbandry practices, physical characteristics, special genetic characteristics, adaptive attributes and performance ch...
Erasmus, J.A.
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[Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the Improved Boer goat]
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Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the Improved Boer goat
Amati, C.
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Parkins, J.R.
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[Improved goat breeding and mixed crop farming in East Africa: A literature review]
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Improved goat breeding and mixed crop farming in East Africa: A literature review
Live weight and linear body measurements (wither height, body length and heart girth) of 133 Ogaden cattle, maintained at Alemaya University, were taken from July 24 to July 28, 2001. Weighing was done using weighing bridge of the farm in the morning before the animals went out for grazing. A tex...
Ermias, E.
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[Field report on the Ogaden breed of cattle maintained at Alemaya University]
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Field report on the Ogaden breed of cattle maintained at Alemaya University
A brief breed survey was undertaken on 40 (30 female and 10 male) mature experimental Horro cattle at the Bako Agricultural Research Centre between 17 and 19 May 2002. The animals were brought in from Horro Gudru district of East Wollega, specifically Sekela, Hareto and Jerrie markets. Breed desc...
Workneh, A.
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Markos, T.
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[Breed Description of Experimental Horro Cattle at the Bako Agricultural Research Centre (17–19 May 2002)]
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Breed Description of Experimental Horro Cattle at the Bako Agricultural Research Centre (17–19 May 2002)
Describes the main ecological zones of Africa and mentions the importance of cattle in each zone, the production systems involved and the general types of cattle that can be maintained. Determines the value of previous breed productivity research in assessing current decision making.
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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[Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity]
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Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity
The history, origin and characteristics of the South African Boer breed of goats are reviewed. The development was carried out by a handful of farmers in the eastern Cape, particularly in the district of Somerset East. The prototype for the breed was selected from several existing breeds of goats...
Tibbo, Markos
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Shiberu, M.
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Conchedda, G.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Breed information; origin and distribution, physical characteristics, peculiarity, breed status, utility, photographs of the breeds, maps of their location and literature]
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Breed information; origin and distribution, physical characteristics, peculiarity, breed status, utility, photographs of the breeds, maps of their location and literature
Alemayehu, Tesfahun
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Bruno, J.
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Getachew, Fasil
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Goromela, E.
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Mbaga, S.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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[Household baseline data in Ethiopia: Monitoring delivery of chicken genetic gains]
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Household baseline data in Ethiopia: Monitoring delivery of chicken genetic gains