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Economic assessment of the performance of trypanotolerant cattle breeds in a pastoral production system in Kenya
(2009)
Cattle are the major source of food security and income for pastoral farmers in sub-Saharan
Africa. However, infectious and parasitic diseases remain a major constraint to improved
cattle productivity in the region. The ...
Factors Associated With Daily Weight Gain Of Calves In Maasai Pastoral Systems In Kajiado District, Kenya
(2014-07-22)
An on-farm observational study was conducted between November 2000 and February 2002 to identify the factors
associated with average daily weight gain (ADWG) of calves in Maasai pastoral systems of Kenya. The study
involved ...
Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya
(2008)
The aim of this study was to evaluate accuracy of farmer’s paternity identification which determines success of future breed selection and hence genetic gain. Paternity of 269 Orma/zebu and Sahiwal/zebu calves was evaluated ...
Pastoralists’ perception of livestock production systems and opportunities for improvement in Southwestern Marsabit, Kenya
(2003)
Rapid rural appraisal (RRA) was conducted among the Rendille and Samburu pastoralists of Southwest Marsabit, Kenya to assess their perceptions on the roles of livestock, prevailing constraints, health status of the young ...