Small Ruminant Research and Development in Africa: Proceedings of the Second Biennial Conference of the African Small Ruminant Research Network : AICC, Arusha, Tanzania, 7-11 December 1992ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD), 1994 M01 1 - 260 pages |
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... period . They also provide fodder for small ruminants on a cut - and - carry basis . Management systems need to be improved in order to improve livestock performance . The reproductive performance of small ruminants is high , therefore ...
... period . They also provide fodder for small ruminants on a cut - and - carry basis . Management systems need to be improved in order to improve livestock performance . The reproductive performance of small ruminants is high , therefore ...
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... periods may have some supplemental feeding , but this traditionally includes only surplus grains and leftover household food . Forages , grains and concentrates could be used to increase animals ' weight and therefore the price they ...
... periods may have some supplemental feeding , but this traditionally includes only surplus grains and leftover household food . Forages , grains and concentrates could be used to increase animals ' weight and therefore the price they ...
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... period of 1-2 years ( Lili , 1990 ) . Sheep intended for fattening are usually purchased at local markets or taken from the flock when 1-2 years old ( Lili , 1990 ) . The ILCA on - farm site at Hidi / Debre Zeit is located 40 kilometres ...
... period of 1-2 years ( Lili , 1990 ) . Sheep intended for fattening are usually purchased at local markets or taken from the flock when 1-2 years old ( Lili , 1990 ) . The ILCA on - farm site at Hidi / Debre Zeit is located 40 kilometres ...
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... ( period 1 ) . The sheep in Trial 5 were fattened during the wet season ( period 2 ) . 147 and 120 sheep between 20-22 kg live weight were bought from local markets for the two fattening periods respectively . After being vaccinated ...
... ( period 1 ) . The sheep in Trial 5 were fattened during the wet season ( period 2 ) . 147 and 120 sheep between 20-22 kg live weight were bought from local markets for the two fattening periods respectively . After being vaccinated ...
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... period ( 70 days ) . During the wet season , grazing plus concentrates resulted in a 13 % rise in additional income per animal over grazing alone . The marginal rate of return was 28 % . However , the marginal net benefit was only EB ...
... period ( 70 days ) . During the wet season , grazing plus concentrates resulted in a 13 % rise in additional income per animal over grazing alone . The marginal rate of return was 28 % . However , the marginal net benefit was only EB ...
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