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Sheep eating local feed pellets
Locally produced feed pellets being fed to small ruminants
Nutritive Value of Ajuga iva as a Pastoral Plant for Ruminants: Plant Phytochemicals and In Vitro Gas Production and Digestibility
This study aims to evaluate the nutritive value of Ajuga iva (A. iva) harvested from three distinct altitude regions in Tunisia (Dougga, Mograne, and Nabeul). The chemical composition, phenolic concentration, gas production, ...
“Fail to Scale“: The persistent Problem of Technology Transfer and Possible Solutions Based on Key Agroecological Principles
Plenary presentation on “Fail to Scale: The persistent Problem of Technology Transfer and Possible Solutions Based on Key Agroecological Principles” – delivered on October 11th. This communication occurred during the 20th ...
Shinier cows, more and better milk, income increase: First results of co-designing silage technology with a women farmer group in Tunisia
Small-scale livestock farmers in Central Tunisia are suffering from scarcity of feed resources and increasing feed prices. Since the beginning of the Ukraine war, prices for feed concentrates have significantly increased ...
Use of Conservation Agriculture in Crop-Livestock Systems (CLCA) in the Drylands for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency, Soil Fertility and Productivity in NEN And LAC Countries: Completion Report – Appendix
The supplementary tables appendix of the completion report of the project titled “USE OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE IN CROP-LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS IN THE DRYLANDS For Enhanced Water Use Efficiency, Soil Fertility and Productivity ...
Substitution of soyabean meal by faba bean improves body weight, sperm production and testosterone concentration in mature Queue Fine de l’Ouest rams
The current study aimed at investigating the effects of partial or total substitution of soybean meal with faba bean on reproductive parameters of Queue Fine de l’Ouest rams. Eighteen adult rams (49.8 ± 3.7 kg and 2.4 ± ...
The development and valorization of local fodder resources in the governorate of Kebili
The photo illustrates a two-day workshop in Kebili focused on developing local forage resources, particularly date palm by-products. The first day involved visits to six units producing ruminant feed from date palm ...
How can extensive grazing be beneficial for the restoration of dryland ecosystems?
Presentation on knowledge on the beneficial role of extensive grazing for the restoration of dryland ecosystems. The presentation was performed by Dr. Mounir Louhaich during the FAO-GLF Digital Forum. The digital forum is ...
Integrated Herd-Health Package: Optimizing Small Ruminants' Health in Tunisia's AE Transect El Kef-Siliana – An Integrated Package Guideline
The integrated herd health package guideline involves various aspects such as animal nutrition, disease prevention (vaccination, biosecurity measures, etc.), general flock management and animal welfare. By addressing these ...
Cultivating Sulla for Silvopastoral Restoration the Mediterranean Basin
This innovative agricultural approach employs the drought-resistant native forage legume, Hedysarum coronarium (Sulla), to address the challenges faced by semi-arid regions in Tunisia. The strategy focuses on enhancing ...