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Farmer field schools (FFS) are based on an innovative, participatory and interactive learning approach. The FFS approach was developed by FAO in South East Asia as a way for small-scale rice farmers to investigate and learn for themselves the skills required for, and the benefits to be obtained f...


Minjauw, B.Romney, D.L.[Integrated livestock management using participatory methodology: The example of livestock farmer field schools]Integrated livestock management using participatory methodology: The example of livestock farmer field schools

Animal performance was evaluated in various management systems in south-east Nigeria. Systems examined included a free-roaming and movement-restricted production system; and farmers' responses to changed husbandry practices. Discussions and data on flock dynamics and male to female ratio; reprodu...


Mack, S.D.Sumberg, J.E.Okali, C.[Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria]Small ruminant production under pressure: The example of goats in southeast Nigeria

This paper reviews research findings relevant to draught animal husbandry and management, and highlights the differences in use of oxen and cows for draught. Topics considered include the choice between cows and oxen and effects of work on physiology, metabolism, health, food intake, digestion, b...


Matthewman, R.W.Dijkman, J.T.Zerbini, E.[The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs]The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs
Autor: Otchere, E.O.

Describes, briefly, sizes structures, general management and productivity of pastoral herds in the Kaduna Plains of Nigeria. Includes data on age at first calving, calving percentage, calving intervals, calf liveweight & mortality to 1 year, and milk yield of Bunaji cattle under this sedentary pa...


Otchere, E.O.[Traditional cattle production in the subhumid zone of Nigeria]Traditional cattle production in the subhumid zone of Nigeria

Studies milk production for human consumption from N'Dama cattle under village management conditions in The Gambia. Discusses herd management and milk recording schemes. Examines milk-fat yield, milk protein, milk offtake, calf growth, calf mortality, lactation length and yield and milking freque...


Agyemang, K.Jeannin, P.Grieve, A.S.Bah, M.L.Dwinger, R.H.[Milk extraction for human consumption from N'Dama cattle under village management conditions in The Gambia]Milk extraction for human consumption from N'Dama cattle under village management conditions in The Gambia
Stonaker, Howard H.Salazar, JairoBushman, D.H.Gómez, J.Villar Cuéllar, JaimeOsorio, Gustavo[Influencia de las prácticas de manejo en la productividad del ganado de carne]Influencia de las prácticas de manejo en la productividad del ganado de carne

Formulation of cost-effective preventive control programmes for helminth infection in small ruminants should be based on sound epidemiological knowledge of the time relationship between contamination of pastures and the seasonal availability of infective larvae in a given geographic area. Epidemi...


Tembely, S.Lahlou-Kassi, A.Sovani, S.Rege, J.E.O.Baker, R.L.Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.[Small ruminant management practices and control of helminthosis under traditional production systems in the cool Ethiopian highlands]Small ruminant management practices and control of helminthosis under traditional production systems in the cool Ethiopian highlands

Reports on completed and planned research to examine farmers' perceptions of different breeds, the discretion they exercise over breed composition, and the impacts of breed perceptions on breeding practices. ILCA has recently undertaken three household surveys that shed light on farmers' breed pr...


Swallow, B.M.Jabbar, M.A.[Cattle breed preferences and breeding practices in southern Nigeria]Cattle breed preferences and breeding practices in southern Nigeria

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