Means of 22 carcass measurements were tabulated for four Ethiopian sheep breeds: Highland, Adal, Black Head Somali and Horro and on the Ethiopian highland goats and their crosses with season. A total of 134 sheep and 20 goats were slaughtered for the carca.
Akalu, B.
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Galal, E.S.E.
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Tiyo, D.
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Hailu, G.T.
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[A summary of carcass measurements on some Ethiopian sheep and goats]
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A summary of carcass measurements on some Ethiopian sheep and goats
The production performances of Ethiopian sheep and goats are investigated. The structure of sheep and goat industry, livestock improvement through selection and breeding, livestock management and wool production in the country are discussed.
Although the indigenous West African Dwarf breeds of sheep and goats (the Djallonke) are known to be trypanotolerant and the most predominant livestock species in the highly populated and testes-infested humid zone, they have not received the desired recognition as far as government policy and re...
Sempeho, G.J.M.
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[A socio-economic study on village sheep and goat production system in the humid tropical zone of Southwest Nigeria]
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A socio-economic study on village sheep and goat production system in the humid tropical zone of Southwest Nigeria
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
Thirty two ram lambs were included from the on-going selection breeding programme. These lambs consisted of the Adal and Black Head Somali (16 each) and were used to study the fattening ability of the two breeds and to compare the concentrate ratio. The average initial weights and age were 14.2 K...
Akalu, B.
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Galal, E.S.E.
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[Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep]
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Comparison between fattening ability of Adal and Blackhead Somali sheep