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Field synchronization of Ethiopian Highland sheep for fixed time artificial insemination: improvement of conception rate with a double injection of prostaglandin at 11 days
The study investigated, for fixed time artificially inseminated (AI) Menz ewes in field trials, the reproductive
performance of prostaglandin-based treatments simultaneously to the standard ‘P4+eCG’ protocol. A total
of ...
Youth Groups breaking gender barriers in market-oriented sheep fattening in Ethiopia
The approach on scaling sheep fattening using youth groups is breaking gender barriers
Phenotypic, Genomic and Physiological Basis of Fecundity Traits in Bonga Sheep of Ethiopia
Three interrelated investigations were carried out with the objectives of estimating genetic
parameters and trends of selection for Age at First Lambing (AFL), Lambing Interval (LI) and
Litter size (LS); understanding the ...
Participatory identification of breeding objective traits and selection criteria for indigenous goat of the pastoral communities in Ethiopia
Structured questionnaire, own-flock rankings and group discussions were undertaken to assess goat breeding practices and to identify traits of interest for genetic improvement of pastoral goats. Four pastoral villages in ...
200114 IITA TAAT Wheat Compact Quarterly Progress Report_ April - June 2020
The quarterly project performance Reporting for the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) project for the period of April - June 2020.
Summary of Data on Community-based Breeding Programs (CBBP) Compiled in GeOC4SLiM
This is a report that summarizes data on community-based Breeding Programs (CBBP) compiled in GeOC4SLiM. There are 14 CBBP sites in Ethiopia considered.
Evaluation of increased feed supply and different fattening strategies for an Ethiopian sheep population by system dynamics modelling
Context: The productivity of Ethiopian smallholder farms is considered to be low owing to different factors such as feed shortage, lack of breeding strategies, disease prevalence and missing marketing strategies.
Aim: The ...
إرشادات لتسهيل تبني النساء أصناف الحبوب المحسنة في الثقافات التي تفصل بين الجنسين
تلعب النساء في جنوب الكرة الأرضية أدوارًا مهمة في الزراعة، لكنهن يواجهن عدم مساواة في الوصول إلى الموارد والأراضي ودعم الإرشاد (3،4،5). إن أدوارهن في زراعة الحبوب، التي غالبًا ما يُنظر إليها على أنها محاصيل تخص الذكور، يتم ...
Efficiency of artificial insemination as a scaling tool of sheep breeding schemes
The study investigated, for artificially-inseminated (AI) Menz ewes, the reproductive performance of prostaglandin-based treatments simultaneously to the standard “P4+eCG” protocol using progestogens priming with intravaginal ...
Strengthening Sheep Fattening Communities of Practice
ICARDA initiated the formation of Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Menz, Bonga and Doyogena in 2018 to support sustainability in scaling improved sheep fattening practices and technologies. They are intended to be powerful ...