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Livestock production in central Mali: Long-term studies on cattle and small ruminants in the agropastoral system

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Reports & Research
December, 1986
Mali
Africa
Western Africa

Presents results of a 6 year study on the livestock production systems, management practices herd & flock demography in an agropastoral system in central Mali as well as reproductive performance growth rate, weights, mortality, offtake and productivity in terms of meat & milk yield of cattle & small ruminants; includes recommendations on means of improving the system and future rese

Livestock systems research in Nigeria's subhumid zone

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Conference Papers & Reports
December, 1986
Nigeria
Africa
Western Africa

Compilation of proceedings of the 2nd ILCA/NAPRI symposium on livestock production in subhumid Nigeria discussing the ecology, vegetation & land use & development potential of the zone; traditional cattle & small ruminant production practices; research updates in livestock systems research, animal nutrition & feed production; extension & adoption of innovations; and future r

Mixed species stocking and the vital statistics and demography of domestic animals in the arid and semi-arid zones of northern tropical Africa

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Conference Papers & Reports
December, 1986

Shows mixed species stocking in Northern tropical Africa w., particularly emphasis on the African traditional animal production systems; w. data on reproduction, growth and viability for five species in the region; herd & flock structures for dif. species; and the use of livestock to increase the human food supply.

Pastoral livestock losses and post-drought rehabilitation in subsaharan Africa: Policy options and issues

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Reports & Research
December, 1986

This paper examines post-drought rehabilitation policies to aid recovery in pastoral livestock production in Africa. It starts by describing the main impact of drought on livestock production and the sequences of this for the national economy. It considers the range of policy options open to governments and development agencies in this area and the problems associated with each one.

Pratiques agropastorales et modes de patures des bovins dans la zone subhumide du Nigeria

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Journal Articles & Books
December, 1986
Nigeria
Africa
Western Africa

Examines the consequences for cattle husbandry of livestock-crop integration as practiced in an agropastoral production system in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria - based on a study of herding practices and cattle grazing behaviour.

Productivity of transhumant Fulani cattle in the inner Niger Delta of Mali

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Reports & Research
December, 1986
Mali
Niger
Africa
Western Africa

Evaluates the productivity of transhumant Fulani cattle in the inner Niger delta of Mali. Summarises the results of the animal productivity study extending from December 1978 - March 1983, which indicated high calf mortality, low reproductive performance and moderate milk production.