This paper deals with the environmental impacts of livestock in the developing world. It discusses the complex role of livestock in developing countries, diversity of livestock production systems; health benefits from animal foods; livestock and the need for intensification; environmental impacts...
Nicholson, Charles F.
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Blake, R.W.
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Reid, Robin S.
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Schelhas, J.
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[Environmental impacts of livestock in the developing world]
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Environmental impacts of livestock in the developing world
The tick vectors of heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) in Zimbabwe, Amblyomma hebraeum and Amblyomma variegatum, historically were believed to be confined to the low-lying regions of the south and north-west of the country. However, country-wide surveys performed in 1975-1980 and 1988-199...
Peter, T.F.
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Perry, Brian D.
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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Medley, G.F.
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Shumba, W.
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Madzima, W.
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Burridge, M.J.
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Mahan, S.M.
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[Distributions of the vectors of heartwater, Amblyomma hebraeum and amblyomma variegatum (Acari: Ixodidae), in Zimbabwe]
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Distributions of the vectors of heartwater, Amblyomma hebraeum and amblyomma variegatum (Acari: Ixodidae), in Zimbabwe
The importance of crop-animal systems in Asia, the multiple roles played by animals and the opportunities for increasing their contribution to these systems justifies continued research effort. An assessment of the role of livestock in mixed farming systems in 14 countries has identified priority...
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) began operations in 1995 with the consolidation of two Consultative Group on International Research (CGIAR) - sponsored livestock research centres: the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD), in Kenya, and the Interna...
The main objective of ILRI's Sustainable Production Systems Programme is to improve human welfare through the development of more productive and Sustainable crop-livestock sytems in developing countries. The programmes' focus is on market-oriented smallholder crop-livestock systems. In order to i...
Li Pun, H.H.
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[Sustainable production systems programme: current activities and future opportunities]
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Sustainable production systems programme: current activities and future opportunities
The livestock revolution is occurring but it is being preceded by the feed revolution because of the substantial mount of feed required to supply by the increased animal population. However, the opportunities to meet the demand for feed depend on the existing production systems. This paper looks ...
Fernández Rivera, S.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Devendra, C.
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[Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries]
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Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries
Presents the results of a study carried out to evaluate the productivities of the Maure and Peul breeds and some of their crosses in a semi-arid environment, at the Sahelian station and Niono ranch, Mali. Describes the production system at Niono (1966-1975). Examines reproductive performance, mil...
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Evaluation of the productivities of Maure and Peul cattle breeds at the Sahelian station, Niono, Mali]
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Evaluation of the productivities of Maure and Peul cattle breeds at the Sahelian station, Niono, Mali
This Report is divided into six parts according to ILRI's programmes, viz, Conservation of Biodiversity, Production Systems Research, Utilization of Tropical Feed Resources, Animal Health Improvement, Livestock Policy analysis, and Strengthening Collaboration with National Agricultural Research S...
International Livestock Research Institute
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[An indicative medium-term plan for the International Livestock Research Institute]
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An indicative medium-term plan for the International Livestock Research Institute