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Reproductive performance and productivity of local and Dorper x local crossbred ewes under community-based management system, Ethiopia
This study evaluated the reproductive and productivity of local and Dorper crossbred ewes in a community-based management system. We analyzed data collected from 2013 to 2021, taking into account different factors such as ...
Effect of processed sweet lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) grain supplementation on growth performance and socioeconomic feasibility of Doyogena sheep in Ethiopia
Background
The experiment evaluated the effect of supplementing sheep fed natural pasture hay with processed sweet lupin grain on growth performance and its economic feasibility. The finding revealed that use of steamed ...
Optimizing breeding structures and related management in community-based goat breeding programs in the Borana pastoral system of Ethiopia
The study simulated different potential breeding programs to design the optimal breeding structure and operational management structure for Borana goat. It evaluated different scenarios using ZPLAN+ software to maximize ...
Effect of different types and levels of errors in sire pedigree on the accuracy of genetic evaluation in crossbred goats
The effects of different types and levels of errors in sire pedigree on genetic variance, heritability, inbreeding coefficient, estimated breeding value, the accuracy of breeding value and the genetic trend were evaluated. ...
A review of goat reproduction in East and Horn of Africa
While goats are an important pillar of livestock and agriculture sectors in East and Horn of Africa,
little research is being published and access to unpublished data is very difficult. This working
paper attempts to review ...
Environment suitability mapping of livestock: A case study of Ethiopian indigenous sheep and goats
Demand for livestock products is increasing as climate volatility threatens animal productivity and welfare. Therefore, novel technologies and approaches to meet these challenges are required. Geo-informatics and ...
Effect of genotype and environment on the productive and survivability traits of lambs under a community-based management system
The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth and survival of local and Dorper crossbred lambs managed under a community-based management system, using data collected between 2012 and 2021. The fixed effects considered ...
How to succeed in implementing community-based breeding programs: Lessons from the field in Eastern and Southern Africa
Breeding programs involving either centralized nucleus schemes and/or importation of exotic germplasm for crossbreeding were not successful and sustainable in most Africa countries. Community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) ...
Estimation of crossbreeding and genetic parameters for reproductive traits of Boer x Central Highland goats in Ethiopia
Additive genetic and non-additive parameters for reproductive traits of Boer x Central High land goats were estimated. Pedigree and performance records comprised of Central High land and their crosses with Boer goats were ...
Growth curve analysis in different generations of Boer x Central Highland goats using alternative estimation models
Growth curve analysis can help to optimize the management, determine nutritional requirements,
predict the weight of animals at a specific age, and to select highly productive animals.
Therefore, this study aimed to find ...