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Gender capacity assessment report on small ruminants value chain research and development partners in Ethiopia
Between April and May, 2015, gender capacity assessment of research and development was conducted in Ethiopia using the capacity assessment guide and set of tools development by Transition International. The assessment was ...
Evaluation of the agronomic, utilization, nutritive and feeding value of Desho Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum)
This study comprised of field survey, agronomic trial, laboratory and animal evaluation of desho grass. A total of 240 households (hh) were involved in the field survey conducted to assess the status of desho grass production ...
Rams’ Breeding Soundness Evaluation Year round management for rams that are fit for successful reproduction
This field guide aims to increase the awareness of small ruminant farmers in evaluating the mating ability of rams and on how to select and/or purchase good breeding males.
Feed and small ruminants in a business model that generates revenues and improves livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Niger
Though 90% of the rural population in Niger is livestock owners, the impact of this activity on incomes, nutrition and livelihoods is still very low. The main constraint is the availability of feed (cowpea hay, groundnut ...
Genetic trends in growth and reproductive Performance of indigenous sheep breeds managed under community-based breeding programs in the highlands of Ethiopia
This paper reports the biological performance of the sheep from three sheep community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) namely, Bonga, Horro and Menz from Ethiopia with the following objectives: i) Evaluate the growth and ...
Showcasing integrated livestock technologies for improved sheep production in Doyogena, Ethiopia
Feeds and nutrition, community based sheep breeding and reproduction technology were key themes on the agenda of the November 17, 2016 field day in Doyogena, South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples region (SNNPR) of ...
“Sheep are Like Fast-Growing Cabbage": Gender Dimensions of Small Ruminant Health in Ethiopia
This project feeds into the gender-integrated research agenda with a focus on understanding how gender relations/dynamics affect disease control among small ruminants in Ethiopia. This is put in a broader context of wanting ...
Establishment of the Elite Karakul-Sur Nucleus Flock
In April, 2015, during the field mission of ICARDA staff (Dr. Barbara Rischkowsky, Dr. Mourad Rekik and Makhmud Shaumarov) met with the Hokim (Governor) of Karauzyak District of Karakalpakstan to identify research and ...