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Technical guideline for reproductive biotechnologies of sheep and goat in Ethiopia
Reproductive biotechnology in animal production is widely used to increase production, reproductive efficiency and rates of
genetic improvement (Madan, 2005). According to NRC (2003), animal production biotechnology is ...
Converting multi-trait breeding objectives into operative selection indexes to ensure genetic gains in low-input sheep and goat breeding programmes
Small ruminant breeding programmes in low-input production systems are best organised at the community level. Participant farmers have to agree on goal traits and their relative importance. When BLUP breeding values of ...
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 ...
Technical and institutional certification of breeding rams in Ethiopia
This report is a preliminary attempt to describe the technical and institutional requirements for certification of improved rams selected in the framework of the community-based breeding programs in Ethiopia.
Risk Factors for Reproductive Disorders and Major Infectious Causes of Abortion in Sheep in the Highlands of Ethiopia
Community-based sheep breeding programs (CBBPs) were established in Ethiopia since 2010. Improved rams from CBBPs need to be disseminated. However, there is a risk of transmitting reproductive diseases to other community ...
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 ...
Strengthen sheep and goat community-based breeding programs in Ethiopia towards scaling
Sheep and goat community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) has been implemented in Ethiopia since 2009. Initiated by the ILRI-ICARDA-BOKU, the programs are currently overseen by the International Research Center for Agricultural ...
Establishment of breeders’ cooperatives in the priority country CBBP sites
Background
Ethiopia priority country project is a 3-year project designed to consolidate the individual pilot
interventions CRP research has been implementing since 2012 and translate that into a pilot
integrated packages. ...
Templates for certification of rams and bucks selected in Community- Based Breeding Programs (CBBP)
This document compiles the examination templates and the certificates used for rams' and bucks' certification in the framework of the community-based breeding programs. The templates are exemplified for the sheep sites of ...
Community-Based Breeding Program is an attractive option for genetic improvement of small ruminants
In small ruminants, centralized breeding schemes, entirely managed and controlled by governments – with minimal, if any, participation by farmers – were developed and implemented in many developing countries. Such programs ...