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Characterization of production system and breeding practices of sheep producers in Doyogena district, Southern Ethiopia
An exploratory survey was undertaken in Doyogena district of Southern Nation Nationalities Peoples region of Ethiopia to understand the sheep production system, the breeding practices, selection criteria and sheep production ...
Determinants of the utilization of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) by farmers in Ethiopia
A study was conducted to document how smallholder farmers in Ethiopia utilize desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) and explain the determinants of alternative and competing uses of the grass. The study was conducted using ...
Review of Existing Agricultural Extension Curriculum in Ethiopian Universities
The author presents a review paper concerning the current extensio curricula in Ethiopia, discussing the Concept of Extension education, the method and objective of the Review Paper , a Brief History of Extension Education ...
Effects of altitude and harvesting dates on morphological characteristics, yield and nutritive value of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) in Ethiopia
The effects of altitude and harvesting period on the performance of desho grass were evaluated in Ethiopia. A factorial arrangement of treatments was employed with a combination of two altitudes and three harvesting dates. ...
Evaluation of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) hay as a basal diet for growing local sheep in Ethiopia
The study was conducted to determine feed intake, digestibility, and body weight (BW) change of Washera sheep fed on desho grass and natural pasture hay as a basal diet and supplemented with concentrate mixtures. Twenty-five ...
Morphological characteristics and linear body measurements of Doyogena sheep in Doyogena district of SNNPR, Ethiopia
Description of the physical characteristics of livestock breeds is very important for developing a breeding strategy in a particular production system. Doyogena sheep are among the potential breeds of Ethiopia reared in ...
Characterization of Sheep Fattening Cooperatives in Ethiopia: Member Satisfaction and Female Participation
Cooperatives play crucial roles in economic and social development of both men and women. The study was conducted to determine the participation of sheep farmers in sheep fattening cooperatives (SFC) in four regional states ...
Participation of Female-headed Households in Sheep Fattening in Ethiopia
Poster of Participation of Female-headed Households in Sheep Fattening in Ethiopia
Characterization of Sheep Fattening at Small Holder Level in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Ethiopia – Amhara Region
The purpose of the study was to characterize sheep fattening production system at small holder level in rural areas of Ethiopia, based on different agro-ecological zones (AEZs). 108 small holder sheep fatteners were selected ...
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 ...