This volume presents major results obtained since the publication of volume 1 and 2 and updates national data on trypanotolerant cattle. The first part analyses populations and their trends between the two surveys and reviews research activities and development activities. It also gives recent in...
Hoste, Christian H.
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Chalon, E.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 3. A decade's results]
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Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 3. A decade's results
Review of the classification, geographic distribution, animal performance and productivity of trypanotolerant cattle, sheep and goats in 18 countries of west & central Africa, particularly N'dama cattle, West African Dwarf Shorthorn, and Zebu x N'Dama crossbreeds. Discussion on potential utilizat...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Hoste, Christian H.
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Wissocq, Y.J.
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Lhoste, Ph.
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Mason, I.L.
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[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 1. General study]
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Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 1. General study
FARM-Africa
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[Goat types of Ethiopia and Eritrea: Physical description and management systems]
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Goat types of Ethiopia and Eritrea: Physical description and management systems
Describes small scale livestock production in Fashola and Jago villages in forest and derived savanna of south-west Nigeria. Discussions and data on livestock management, animal health, animal nutrition, animal husbandry practices, animal population of indigenous breeds and levels of productivity...
Reports the carcass characteristics of Menz sheep. A total of 75 male Debre Berhan Menz type sheep were slaughtered to evaluate carcass performance parameters and to identify influencing factors. Season had effect on dressing percentage due to high infestation rate with liverflukes. Includes lite...
Gautsch, K.D.
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[The production of indigenous Zebu cows under traditional smallholder management conditions in the Debre Berhan area of the Ethiopian highlands]
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The production of indigenous Zebu cows under traditional smallholder management conditions in the Debre Berhan area of the Ethiopian highlands
Presents the historical overview, current status and future prospects of goat and sheep production in the tropics. The topical aspects discussed include the origin and history of domestication, breeds available in various zones, their reproductive behaviour, breeding methods under use, feeds and ...
Devendra, C.
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McLeroy, G.B.
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[Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme]
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Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme
Gray, R.
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Berg, C.
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Koch, B.
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Windsor, R.
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Mahabill, W.
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Holmes, A.
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[Sheep and goats in Nigerian agriculture. Structure of small ruminant production in S.W. Nigeria and improvement possibilities]
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Sheep and goats in Nigerian agriculture. Structure of small ruminant production in S.W. Nigeria and improvement possibilities
Blood levels of' P, Ca, Mg, total protein, urea and red and white blood cell counts were examined monthly for two years in Botswana goats in an attempt to establish normal values and to evaluete the effect of supplementation with drought relief cubes. Overall mean levels observed for the paramete...
Gray, R.
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Berg, C.
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Windsor, R.
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[Meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa. 1. Carcass characteristics of Menz type sheep from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. 2. A literature review on consumer preferences, meat and carcass quality characteristics and factors influencing meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa. 1. Carcass characteristics of Menz type sheep from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. 2. A literature review on consumer preferences, meat and carcass quality characteristics and factors influencing meat production from small ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa
Discusses the production systems of small ruminants in tropical Africa with particular reference to types of sheep and goats. Topical discussions on synonyms, sub-types, race characteristics, distribution, origin, ecological zones, their products, productivity and reproduction included.
Characterisation is important in genetic resources conservation and utilization. Data of 22,934 goats were collected by a rapid survey method to characterize goats of Eritrea, northern and western Ethiopia. Multivariate analyses were employed in the classification and the tracing of the ancestry ...