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Gastrointestinal nematode infection in small ruminants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Gastrointestinal (GI) nematode infections are a major health challenge affecting productive and reproductive performance of sheep and goats in Ethiopia. However, there is no comprehensive summary on the occurrence and ...
Lungworm infection in small ruminants in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Lungworms are important parasitic nematodes of small ruminants that colonize the lower respiratory tract and cause high morbidity and economic loss throughout the world. This systematic review was conducted with the aim ...
Alternative Hosts of Yellow Dwarf Viruses (YDVs) and Sources of Resistance in Barley in Ethiopia
Diseases are key biotic constraints facing barley production in many countries. One of the key
diseases group is yellow dwarf viruses (YDVs). Alternative hosts play an important role in the
epidemiology of YDVs. Studies ...
Effects of Feeding Different Varieties of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Straws with Concentrate on Feed Intake, Digestibility, Body Weight Gain and Carcass Characteristics of Arsi-Bale Sheep
A study was conducted using 40 yearling Arsi-Bale sheep with initial body weight of
19.85+0.29 kg (mean + SD). The objectives were to evaluate the varietal differences among
faba bean straws and to evaluate effects of ...
Characterization of Sheep Fattening Cooperatives in Ethiopia: Member Satisfaction and Female Participation
Cooperatives play crucial roles in economic and social development of both men and women. The study was conducted to determine the participation of sheep farmers in sheep fattening cooperatives (SFC) in four regional states ...
Factors affecting milk market participation and volume of supply in Ethiopia
The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing factors affecting milk market participation and volume of supply in Wolaita zone, Ethiopia. Out of the total 32,972 households, 398 households were selected using ...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestodes prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia
Metacestodes, the larval stages of canid cestode parasites, are among the causes of morbidity, mortality and financial losses in small ruminants in Ethiopia as a result of organ and carcass condemnation at slaughter. Several ...
Would Market Sheds Improve Market Participation and Earnings of Small Ruminant Keepers? Evidence from Ethiopia
Livestock markets and marketing are crucial components of the agricultural transformation agenda in Ethiopia. There is, however, little or no scientific evidence for the demand for livestock market facilities to guide the ...
Associations of biophysical factors with faba bean root rot (Fusarium solani) epidemics in the northeastern highlands of Ethiopia
Two field surveys were conducted during the 2010 and 2011 cropping seasons to determine the distribution
and importance of faba bean root rot, Fusarium solani (Mart) Apple and Sacc. in the northeastern
highlands of Ethiopia. ...
Prospects to improve the productivity of sheep fattening in Ethiopia: Status, challenges and opportunities
Sheep fattening that targets sales during festive seasons has been a common and long-standing
practice by Ethiopian farmers. However, it has not received much research, extension and policy
attention.
Identifying and ...