Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) probes were used to characterize trypanosomes from cattle in Morogoro region of Tanzania. Blood samples collected from 390 beef and dairy cattle in selected farms in Morogoro region were examined for presence of trypanosomes using th...
Mugittu, K.N.
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Silayo, R.S.
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Majiwa, P.A.O.
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Kimbita, E.K.
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Mutayoba, B.M.
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MaSelle, R.
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[Application of PCR and DNA probes in the characterisation of trypanosomes in the blood of cattle in farms in Morogoro, Tanzania]
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Application of PCR and DNA probes in the characterisation of trypanosomes in the blood of cattle in farms in Morogoro, Tanzania
Examines the consequences for cattle husbandry of livestock-crop integration as practiced in an agropastoral production system in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria - based on a study of herding practices and cattle grazing behaviour.
Bayer, W.
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[Agropastoral herding practices and grazing behaviour of cattle in the subhumid zone of Nigeria]
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Agropastoral herding practices and grazing behaviour of cattle in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
High altitude pulmonary hypertension is common in cattle at high altitude areas. The extent of proneness, epidemiology, and genetics of the disease is not, however, known in Ethiopia where a large proportion of the area is at altitudes above 2700 m. To learn about adaptive characteristics of catt...
Wuletaw, Z.
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Holt, T.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Sölkner, J.
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[Assessment of physiological adaptation of indigenous and crossbred cattle to hypoxic environment in Ethiopia]
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Assessment of physiological adaptation of indigenous and crossbred cattle to hypoxic environment in Ethiopia
We conducted a two-part study in the native home areas of four cattle breeds, Abigar, Gurage, Horro and Sheko, in south-western Ethiopia. The first part of the study investigated livestock keeper knowledge about trypanosomosis and trypanotolerance. For each breed 60 livestock keepers were intervi...
Stein, J.
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Ayalew, W.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Mulatu, W.
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Lemecha, H.
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Tadesse, Y.
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Tekle, T.
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Philipsson, J.
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[Trypanosomosis and phenotypic features of four indigenous cattle breeds in an Ethiopian field study]
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Trypanosomosis and phenotypic features of four indigenous cattle breeds in an Ethiopian field study
Rege, J.E.O.
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[The state of African cattle genetic resources I. Classification framework and identification of threatened and extinct breeds]
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The state of African cattle genetic resources I. Classification framework and identification of threatened and extinct breeds
Thirty Highland zebu oxen with a mean weight of 276 (SE ± 14.3) kg and about 6 years of age were blocked by weight into 5 groups of 6 oxen each and within groups allocated to 6 treatments. They worked for 51 days followed by 84 days recovery. Teff straw (Eragrostis tef) and lablab (Lablab purpure...
Nsahlai, I.V.
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Yimegnuhal, A.
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Talle, S.B.
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Osuji, P.O.
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[Effect of work, nutritional stress and level of re-alimentation on the composition of compensatory gains in draught oxen]
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Effect of work, nutritional stress and level of re-alimentation on the composition of compensatory gains in draught oxen
Economic comparisons among Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with HolsteinFriesian were made in the central highlands of Ethiopia. Data collected fromexperimental dairy cattle herds of the International Livestock Research Institute(ILRI) at the Debre Zeit Research Station, Ethiopia were used. The...
Tadesse, D.
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Ayalew, W.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia]
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On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia
Initial and peak milk yield, days to peak milk yield and persistency index (PI) of
indigenous and crossbred cows were determined to characterized their lactation
curve. The study was based on existing data in the Bako Agricultural Research
Center and Debre Zeit Research Station. The overall mean ...
This study was conducted to identify and describe the cattle genetic resources in South and North Wollo zones of Amhara Region, North Eastern Ethiopia based on their descriptive morphological characteristics. A total of seven sampling sites were selected based on the information obtained about th...
Wuletaw, Z.
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Ayalew, W.
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Sölkner, J.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia]
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The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia