The productive performance of indigenous sheep and goats of Ethiopia were evaluated over a period of 2 years (October 1979 to March 1981). Data on age at first parturition, litter size, lambing and kidding intervals, annual reproductive rates, mortality rates and growth rates included.
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Bekele, E.
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Tessema, T.
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[Productivity of indigenous sheep and goats in the Ada district of the Ethiopian highlands]
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Productivity of indigenous sheep and goats in the Ada district of the Ethiopian highlands
Discusses the economic importance of small ruminants in the national livestock economies in Ethiopia. Looks at major constraints like feeding and marketing and discusses social factors that hindered the development of sheep and goat industry. The current and future research and development priori...
Awgichew, K.
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Hailu, G.
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[Review of small ruminant research and development activities in Ethiopia]
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Review of small ruminant research and development activities in Ethiopia
This paper compares the performance of Tswana and Boer goats and Tswana and Dorper sheep with particular reference to their reproductive performance, mortality, growth and productivity.
Senyatso, E.K.
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[The performance of sheep and goats in Botswana - comparative studies II]
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The performance of sheep and goats in Botswana - comparative studies II
Small ruminant production is widespread throughout all the ecological zones of West and Central Africa. The seasonal climate of the area influences growth and reproduction of the animals through its effects on forage availability and disease prevalence. Distribution of the breeds show evidence of...
Osinowo, O.A.
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Abubakar, B.Y.
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[Appropriate breeding strategies for small ruminant production in West and Central Africa]
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Appropriate breeding strategies for small ruminant production in West and Central Africa
Gutu, Z.
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Kassie, Girma T.
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Baker, Derek
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Revealed preference based valuation of indigenous sheep traits]
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Revealed preference based valuation of indigenous sheep traits
Muigai, Anne W.T.
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Matete, G.
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Aden, H.H.
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Tapio, M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Marshall, Karen
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[The indigenous farm genetic resources of Somalia: Preliminary phenotypic and genotypic characterization of cattle, sheep and goats]
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The indigenous farm genetic resources of Somalia: Preliminary phenotypic and genotypic characterization of cattle, sheep and goats
Village and market survey was conducted to check quantities, varieties, weight and prices of sheep in Harar, Tigray and wollo provinces. In Harar province, Black Head sheep type is found. Adults (mainly 2 years old) weighed between 10-12 kg. In addition, information was obtained from market asses...
Oppenheimer, B.
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[Report on field survey of sheep in Ethiopia from August 8th till August 18th, 1970, in the provinces of Wollo, Tigre and Harar]
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Report on field survey of sheep in Ethiopia from August 8th till August 18th, 1970, in the provinces of Wollo, Tigre and Harar
Dorper weaners of about 9 months old at Katumani Research station in 1975 were divided in to 3 groups: Group I (20 males) 1 kg marc per day per head, Group II (20 males). 5 kg marc per day per head, control group (40 females) without marc. Pyrethrum marc may, because of its residual 0.08% pyrethr...
Allonby, E.
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Kingoku, J.
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Muhoya, K.
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Muthoka, J.
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Odhiambo, F.
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Ogutu, E.
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Preston, J
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Rakoazi, G.
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[Pyrethrum marc supplement feeding to Dorper weaners at Katumani research station, Machakos]
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Pyrethrum marc supplement feeding to Dorper weaners at Katumani research station, Machakos
Feasibility study report of meat development project in Ghana. The performance of the project was evaluated and possible suggestions made on how to increase production and supply of poultry, eggs, pig and sheep to eliminate their imports. Technical, managerial and financial implications of the pr...
Reports results of investigations carried out in Botswana on range management. Topical discussions on bush control, grazing systems, stocking rates, range improvement through the introduction of fodder species, agronomy, range monitoring and range ecology included. Additional information on anima...
Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana
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[Ten years of animal production and range research in Botswana]
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Ten years of animal production and range research in Botswana