The experiments reported here were specifically designed to compare in tropical sheep and goats the digestibility, energy and nitrogen utilization of silages and silage plus concentrate under identical environmental conditions. In addition, growth trials were also conducted. The first trial utili...
Adebowale, E.A.
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[The performance of West African Dwarf goats and sheep fed silage and silage plus concentrate]
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The performance of West African Dwarf goats and sheep fed silage and silage plus concentrate
Forty-eight West African Dwarf sheep and goats (twenty-four each) averaging 11 kg body weight and 8 months of age, were alloted in groups of eight to six rations containing 0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% and 75% brewers' dried grain (BDG) which were fed ad libitum together with 0.5kg/head/day fresh forag...
Adebowale, E.A.
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Ademosun, A.A.
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[Studies on the utilization of brewers' dried grains by sheep and goats: 1. Growth studies]
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Studies on the utilization of brewers' dried grains by sheep and goats: 1. Growth studies
Goats, “the poor man’s cow”, provide very important genetic resources that can be exploited for continued improvements of the livelihoods of poor livestock keepers in the semi-arid tropics. This study presents the evaluation of the economic values of goat genetic resources (GGRs) in terms of the ...
Mwanandota, J.J.
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Macharia, Mercy
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Ngeleja, C.M.
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Sallu, R.S.
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Yongolo, M.G.
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Mayenga, C.
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Holton, Timothy A.
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[Validation of a diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of lumpy skin disease]
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Validation of a diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of lumpy skin disease
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Audho, James O.
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Oyieng, Edwin
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Radeny, Maren A.O.
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Kimeli, Philip
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Recha, John W.M.
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Muigai, Anne W.T.
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[Assessing actors in rural markets of sheep and goats in the Nyando Basin of western Kenya: A key to improving productivity from smallholder farms]
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Assessing actors in rural markets of sheep and goats in the Nyando Basin of western Kenya: A key to improving productivity from smallholder farms
The objective of this study was to determine the practicality of using linear body measurement traits to predict live weight of goats and sheep under communal grazing in three districts of Botswana, namely Central, Kweneng, and Kgalagadi. Pairwise (Pearson) correlations were estimated using bodyw...
Temoso, O.
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Coleman, M.
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Baker, Derek
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Morley, P.
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Baleseng, L.
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Makgekgenene, A.
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Bahta, Sirak T.
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[Using path analysis to predict bodyweight from body measurements of goats and sheep of communal rangelands in Botswana]
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Using path analysis to predict bodyweight from body measurements of goats and sheep of communal rangelands in Botswana
Using the Community Capitals Framework, this article explores the factors enhancing or constraining women’s access to, and control over, the resources required to participate in, and benefit from, small ruminant value chain activities. This is associated with the relationship of women and men to ...
Mulema, Annet A.
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Farnworth, Cathy R.
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Colverson, Kathleen E.
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[Gender-based constraints and opportunities to women’s participation in the small ruminant value chain in Ethiopia: A community capitals analysis]
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Gender-based constraints and opportunities to women’s participation in the small ruminant value chain in Ethiopia: A community capitals analysis
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
Polymorphism analysis of the Kisspeptin (KISS1) gene and its association with litter size were conducted in two (Gondar and Woyto Guji) Ethiopian indigenous goat populations. Three new pairs of primers were designed for touchdown PCR condition. A total of 173 and 242 Sanger sequences were employ...
Mekuriaw, Getinet
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Osama, S.
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Gebreyesus, G.
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Kidane, A.
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Abegaz, S.
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Tesfaye, K.
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[Polymorphism analysis of kisspeptin (KISS1) gene and its association with litter size in Ethiopian indigenous goat populations]
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Polymorphism analysis of kisspeptin (KISS1) gene and its association with litter size in Ethiopian indigenous goat populations