Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an acknowledged method to assess the contribution of livestock production to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Most LCA studies so far allocate GHG emissions of livestock to marketable outputs. Smallholder systems, however, provide several products and services beside...
Weiler, V.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Viets, T.
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Crane, Todd A.
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Boer, Imke J.M. de
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[Handling multi-functionality of livestock in a life cycle assessment: The case of smallholder dairying in Kenya]
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Handling multi-functionality of livestock in a life cycle assessment: The case of smallholder dairying in Kenya
Artificial selection towards a desired phenotype/trait has modified the genomes of livestock dramatically that generated breeds that greatly differ in morphology, production and environmental adaptation traits. Angus cattle are among the famous cattle breeds developed for superior beef quality. T...
Taye, M.
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Joon Yoon
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Seoae Cho
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Sung Jong Oh
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Hak-Kyo Lee
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Heebal Kim
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[Deciphering signature of selection affecting beef quality traits in Angus cattle]
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Deciphering signature of selection affecting beef quality traits in Angus cattle
This study aimed to estimate the level of relatedness within Ankole cattle herds using autosomal microsatellite markers and to assess the accuracy of relationship assignment based on farmers' memory. Eight cattle populations (four from each of two counties in Mbarara district in Uganda) were stud...
Kugonza, D.R.
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Kiwuwa, G.H.
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Mpairwe, D.R.
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Han Jianlin
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Nabasirye, M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Accuracy of pastoralists' memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: A microsatellite DNA analysis]
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Accuracy of pastoralists' memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: A microsatellite DNA analysis
In natural populations, individuals may be infected with multiple distinct pathogens at a time. These pathogens may act independently or interact with each other and the host through various mechanisms, with resultant varying outcomes on host health and survival. To study effects of pathogens and...
Thumbi, S.M.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Kiara, Henry K.
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Toye, Philip G.
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Mbole-Kariuki, Mary N.
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Conradie, I.
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Jennings, A.
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Handel, I.G.
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Coetzer, J.A.W.
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Steyl, J.C.A.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Woolhouse, Mark E.J.
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[Parasite co-infections and their impact on survival of indigenous cattle]
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Parasite co-infections and their impact on survival of indigenous cattle
This study was conducted to (i) determine the prevalence of African Animal Trypanosomosis (AAT) in tsetse challenged areas, (ii) compare conventional with qPCR detection systems and (iii) evaluate the host genetic background and biology as risk factors. AAT prevalence studies are often confronted...
Silbermayr, K.
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Li, F.
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Soudre, A.
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Muller, S.
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Sölkner, J.
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[A novel qPCR assay for the detection of African animal trypanosomosis in trypanotolerant and trypanosusceptible cattle breeds]
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A novel qPCR assay for the detection of African animal trypanosomosis in trypanotolerant and trypanosusceptible cattle breeds
Fischer, A.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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Muriuki, C.
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Heller, M.
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Schnee, C.
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Bongcam-Rudloff, E.
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Frey, J.
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Jores, Joerg
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[The origin of the Mycoplasma mycoides cluster coincides with domestication of ruminants]
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The origin of the Mycoplasma mycoides cluster coincides with domestication of ruminants
The presence of bluetongue virus (BTV) and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease virus (EHDV) in indigenous calves in western Kenya was investigated. Serum was analysed for BTV and EHDV antibodies. The population seroprevalences for BTV and EHDV for calves at 51 weeks of age were estimated to be 0.942 (...
Toye, Philip G.
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Batten, C.A.
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Kiara, Henry K.
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Henstock, M.R.
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Edwards, L.
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Thumbi, S.M.
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Handel, I.G.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Coetzer, J.A.W.
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Woolhouse, Mark E.J.
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Oura, C.A.L.
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[Bluetongue and epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus in local breeds of cattle in Kenya]
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Bluetongue and epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus in local breeds of cattle in Kenya
Uniquely selected breeds bred over thousands of years of domestication in awide range of environments have been declared extinct over the last century. Still morebreeds are at risk of becoming extinct and the rate continues to accelerate. Assessing thecurrent status and possible future dynamics o...
Commercial vaccines based on the tick gut protein Bm86 have been successful in controlling the one-host tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus and provide heterologous protection against certain other non-target ixodid tick species. This cross protection, however, does not extend to the three-h...
Olds, Cassandra L.
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Mwaura, S.
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Crowder, D.
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Odongo, D.
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Oers, M.M. van
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Owen, J.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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Daubenberger, C.A.
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[Immunization of cattle with Ra86 impedes Rhipicephalus appendiculatus nymphal-to-adult molting]
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Immunization of cattle with Ra86 impedes Rhipicephalus appendiculatus nymphal-to-adult molting
Calf management in traditional cattle herds in many parts of the tropics receive less attention as compared to immediate income-generating cows or bulls. Information on long-term implications of poorly reared young stock is limited. A study to assess practices, challenges and opportunities during...
Tebug, Stanly Fon
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Kamga-Waladjo, A.R.
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Ema, P.J.N.
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Muyeneza, C.
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Kane, O.
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Seck, A.S.
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Ly, M.T.
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Lo, M.
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[Calf management practices, challenges and opportunities in traditional cattle production systems in the Peanut Basin of Senegal]
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Calf management practices, challenges and opportunities in traditional cattle production systems in the Peanut Basin of Senegal