Study report on sheep and goats production in Kenya. Data collected over a period of three years at Masai group ranch at Elangata Wuas in Kenya were examined. Data on status and progress at present on 3 adjacent newly-formed ranches included.
Baker, R.L.
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[Genetic resistance to endoparasites in sheep and goats: A review of genetic resistance to gastrointestinal nematode parasites in sheep and goats in the tropics and evidence for resistance in some sheep and goat breeds in sub-humid coastal Kenya]
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Genetic resistance to endoparasites in sheep and goats: A review of genetic resistance to gastrointestinal nematode parasites in sheep and goats in the tropics and evidence for resistance in some sheep and goat breeds in sub-humid coastal Kenya
The document describes the traditional method of keeping small ruminants in south-western Nigeria, and shows initial steps for future development. Topical discussions on the production systems (traditional and modified), marketing, and improvement possibilities included. The animals' health situa...
Goats and sheep are versatile domesticates that have been integrated into diverse environments and production systems. Natural and artificial selection have shaped the variation in the two species, but natural selection has played the major role among indigenous flocks. To investigate signals of ...
Kim, E.S.
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Elbeltagy, A.R.
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Aboul-Naga, A.M.
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Rischkowsky, Barbara A.
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Sayre, B.
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Mwacharo, Joram M.
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Rothschild, Max F.
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[Multiple genomic signatures of selection in goats and sheep indigenous to a hot arid environment]
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Multiple genomic signatures of selection in goats and sheep indigenous to a hot arid environment
A crossbreeding programme between an exotic goat breed (Boer) and the East African Dwarf Goat was initiated in the year 1965/66. The survivability of the Boer goats under Uganda conditions, as judged by severe experience, is very low. Kid mortality seems to be higher in the Boer crossbred kids (5...
Kyeyune-Sendagi, A.L.
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[Progress report on the crossbreeding programme between the Boer (Africander) and the East African Dwarf goats at Serere]
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Progress report on the crossbreeding programme between the Boer (Africander) and the East African Dwarf goats at Serere
Discussion of sheep and goat breeding in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid North East Africa. Topical discussions on the importance of sheep and goats in countries with semi-arid climates, major breeds and their aptitude for production, ownership patterns, management objectives of ...
Wilson, R.T.
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[Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa]
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Husbandry and productivity of sheep and goats in the Sahel states of West Africa and in semi-arid Northeast Africa
Results of two completed and one continuing feeding/growth trials are discussed. When fed Panicum maximum plus concentrates ad lib, West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks attain a growth rate of 60 gd-1 at a DDMI of 53.3g kg0.75d-1 , which is estimated to be approximately 1.8 times the DDMI needed for ma...
Ademosun, A.A.
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Bosman, H.G.
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Roessen, P.L.
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[Nutritional studies with West African Dwarf goats in the humid zone of Nigeria]
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Nutritional studies with West African Dwarf goats in the humid zone of Nigeria
Various fertility parameters are under investigation in the Small East African goat at Isiolo, northern Kenya. A programme of aseasonal breeding is used and parameters are examined in relation to the quantity and quality of forage available. Breeding groups consisting of 18 females each are used:...
Rutagwenda, T.
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Schwartz, H.J.
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Carles, A.B.
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Said, A.N.
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[Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya]
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Effects of seasonal forage supply on some fertility parameters in the Small East African goat in northern Kenya
The comparative performances of Nguni sheep and Landim goats reared at Chobela Experimental Station are described. G.oats have the better reproductive performance, but both species are rather prolific. Late age at first parturition and long inter-parturition intervals seem to be a result of manag...
McKinnon, D.
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Rocha, A.
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[Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique]
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Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique