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Mitochondrial DNA variation reveals maternal origins and demographic dynamics of Ethiopian indigenous goats
The Horn of Africa forms one of the two main historical entry points of domestics
into the continent and Ethiopia is particularly important in this regard. Through the
analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) d-loop
region ...
Livestock Genomics for Developing Countries – African Examples in Practice
African livestock breeds are numerous and diverse, and typically well adapted to the harsh environment conditions under which they perform. They have been used over centuries to provide livelihoods as well as food and ...
Developing and testing improved analytical tools for priority setting of livestock research
A quantitative assessment tool, previously developed for the prioritization of livestock research at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), was adapted for use in the phase II proposals of the CGIAR research ...
Operationalizing payments for ecosystem services for pastoralists in rangeland settings
Payments for ecosystem services (PES) schemes are gaining popularity as an environmental and development policy
tool. Spurred by environmental motives, different financial and non-financial incentive schemes are designed ...
Invited review: Genomic selection for small ruminants in developed countries: how applicable for the rest of the world?
Improved management and use of estimated breeding values in breeding programmes, have resulted in rapid genetic progress for
small ruminants (SR) in Europe and other developed countries. The development of single nucleotide ...
Scoping protocol for operationalizing payment for ecosystem services for pastoralist rangelands
This document describes a protocol for scoping the possibilities for PES in rangelands. It is meant to guide national government agencies, and facilitators hired by them, to undertake a rapid, country-level assessment on ...