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Autor: Devendra, C.

Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems are discussed in the context of the demand-led processes for foods of animal origin, in which the contribution of ruminants is lagging. Increased productivity in the future will need to come from improved per animal performa...


Devendra, C.[Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems in the Asian region]Strategies for improved feed utilisation and ruminant production systems in the Asian region

In southwestern Ethiopia, recent chaotic events, changes in land tenure and introduction of tsetse fly [Glossina tachinoides] control have precipitated changes in the use of land and other natural resources. In turn, these changes have initiated shifts in rangeland biodiversity. Unexpectedly, sma...


Reid, Robin S.Wilson, C.J.Kruska, R.L.[The influence of human use on rangeland biodiversity in Ghibe Valley, Ethiopia, as affected by natural resource use changes and livestock disease control]The influence of human use on rangeland biodiversity in Ghibe Valley, Ethiopia, as affected by natural resource use changes and livestock disease control

Presents ILCA's on-farm alley farming research activities in the humid zone of Nigeria. Discusses the problems in data collection and analysis, soil variability, management variability, problems of labour estimation, land clearing & preparation, planting & management, tree prunning & utilization ...


Atta-Krah, A.N.[The ILCA/NLPU on-farm alley farming project: Considerations on data collection and evaluation]The ILCA/NLPU on-farm alley farming project: Considerations on data collection and evaluation

A major constraint on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya is inadequate feed supply resulting in low productivity. In Kiambu District of the Central Highlands, principal feed resources are cultivated Napier grass, roadside grass and fodder from maize, including stover and high quality thinnings cut ...


Lukuyu, Ben A.Romney, D.L.Tanner, J.C.Thorpe, W.R.[The maize crop as a source of food for livestock on smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan highlands]The maize crop as a source of food for livestock on smallholder dairy farms in the Kenyan highlands
Lapar, Ma. LucilaNguyen, T.B. vuTiongco, T.S.Jabbar, M.A.Staal, Steven J.[The role of collective action in overcoming barriers to market access by smallholder producers: Some empirical evidence from northern Vietnam]The role of collective action in overcoming barriers to market access by smallholder producers: Some empirical evidence from northern Vietnam

Demand for livestock products in Asia is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next two decades than in any other region. The factors driving demand in Asia include population increase, expanded urbanisation and improved income. Devendra (1996) predicts that industrial scale poultry and swin...


Fitzhugh, H.A.[World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia]World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia
Horne, P.Stür, Werner W.Gabunada Junior, FAPhengsavanh, P[Prospects for introducing forages in smallholder farming systems in Southeast Asia]Prospects for introducing forages in smallholder farming systems in Southeast Asia
Gabunada Junior, FA[Farmer participatory research activities at two sites in the Philippines: initial results and learnings]Farmer participatory research activities at two sites in the Philippines: initial results and learnings

Agroforestry practices and systems for supporting pastoral and agropastoral livestock production in Africa range from the preservation of trees to more intensively planted and managed systems. In the extensive traditional practice of tree conservation, use strategy is geared towards biomass maint...


Dzowela, B.H.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Agroforestry systems in Africa: Role in livestock production and protection of the environment]Agroforestry systems in Africa: Role in livestock production and protection of the environment

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