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Autor: Hood, G.M.

This chapter reviews the current status of anthelmintic resistance in Southeast Asia, and examines the implications for smallholders, for whom anthelmintics offer one key to the control of parasitism and the development of enterprises based on small ruminants. Alternatives to the use of anthelmin...


Hood, G.M.[Anthelmintic resistance in small ruminant parasites: Implications for smallholders in Southeast Asia]Anthelmintic resistance in small ruminant parasites: Implications for smallholders in Southeast Asia

Survey on animal population & distribution, and on tsetse fly infested areas in Nigeria; breed descriptions, animal performance traits, productivity and animal diseases of Muturu cattle, N'Dama cattle, Borgu cattle, N'Dama X Keteku crossbreeds, west African dwarf sheep and west African dwarf goat...


International Livestock Centre for Africa[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies -Chapter 13. Nigeria]Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies -Chapter 13. Nigeria

The paper begins with Nepals geographic location, climate, altitude, area in sq km., regions, and economy. This is followed by livelihood analysis and poverty focus referring to capital access and vulnerability content. Then the paper examines the role of small ruminants in the countrys economy....


Bain, R.K.Joshi, B.R.Gauchan, D.Gray, G.D.[Options to overcome worm infection in small ruminants for producers in Nepal]Options to overcome worm infection in small ruminants for producers in Nepal

Effects of castration on growth and carcass characteristics were investigated in 54 male Horro lambs grazed on pasture, with two levels of supplementary concentrate fed over a period of 120 days. At the higher level of supplementary feeding, entire lambs showed significantly higher growth rates (...


Demissie, T.Kassahun, A.Yohannes, G.[Trypanotolerant cattle and livestock development in West and Central Africa. Vol. II. Trypanotolerant cattle in the national economies]Trypanotolerant cattle and livestock development in West and Central Africa. Vol. II. Trypanotolerant cattle in the national economies
Autor: Baker, R.L.

Disease is one of the most important biological constraints to small ruminant production in the many different agroclimatic zones of Africa. Loss of production, high levels of mortality and the cost of drugs are some of the major concerns. Current control strategies include vaccination, medicatio...


Baker, R.L.[Genetics of disease resistance in small ruminants in Africa]Genetics of disease resistance in small ruminants in Africa

The paper starts with a description of parasites of small ruminants in the Philippines. It then discusses host-parasite relationships and worm control options; looks into worm control programs; and examines impact of helminths on production. It then discusses anthelmintic plants and biological co...


Gray, G.D.Yee, C.A.T.Villar, E.C.[Worm control for small ruminants in the Philippines]Worm control for small ruminants in the Philippines

The purpose of this chapter is two-fold. First, the information available on breeds of sheep and goats that are resistant or resilient to helminthiasis (mainly the GI nematodes) infections are reviewed. This is important information for inclusion of appropriate breeds in integrated endoparasite c...


Baker, R.L.Gray, G.D.[Appropriate breeds and breeding schemes for sheep and goats in the tropics]Appropriate breeds and breeding schemes for sheep and goats in the tropics

Distribution and numbers of cattle, sheep and goats in Sierra Leone, and description of the animal performance and productivity of N'Dama cattle, west African dwarf sheep and west African dwarf goat; data on animal diseases, herd composition & management, and research and development activities.


International Livestock Centre for Africa[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies -Chapter 5. Sierra Leone]Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies -Chapter 5. Sierra Leone

Data on distribution of cattle, sheep and goats by ecological zones; productivity of N'Dama cattle and N'Dama X zebu crossbreeds; animal diseases; herd composition and management; and research & development activities in Guinea.


International Livestock Centre for Africa[Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies - Chapter 4. Guinea]Trypanotolerant livestock in West and Central Africa. Volume 2. Country studies - Chapter 4. Guinea

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