Working Document Series Open Access Seasonal distribution and yields of common roughages in coastal Lowlands of Kenya M. S. Badamana · C. K Gachuiri · J. D. Mande · L. M. Mburu +1 more In the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya, small-scale integrated crop-livestock system is the dominant form of agricultural production. Feed quantity and quality are inadequate and rarely meet the nutrient demands of lactating cows especially in t… RUF-39741 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change and smallholder livestock production: Impacts and adaptation Strategies in Ethiopia A. Habtemariam · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze Ethiopia is one of the countries most affected by climate change since its economy mainly relies on agriculture. In Ethiopia agriculture is characterized by subsistence farming, virtually rain-fed, dominated by cereal crop, cattle and goat… RUF-39053 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated watershed intervention in improving livelihood and natural resource management in Western Amhara Region, Ethiopia H. Assefa · T. Feyisa · D.Y. Tilahun An integrated watershed management was implemented in the Amhara region of Ethiopia mainly to improve natural resource conservation and livelihoods in the region’s watersheds. The study was specifically conducted in West Gojjam and South G… RUF-39032 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Regional Animal Feed Action Plan for East Africa: why, what, for whom, how used and benefits S. Ahmed · C. Ferrand · H. P. S. Makkar · S. Munyua +5 more Livestock are a crucial source of food, employment, and income for much of East Africa’s rural population. The sector contributes substantially to export revenues, national GDPs, and thus the region’s broader socioeconomic development. Liv… RUF-38408 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Livestock Production and Improvement in India: Problems and Opportunities in the Context of Global Scenario M.P. Yadav Livestock sector including dairying, poultry and fisheries contribute about 4% to national GDP and 30% to agricultural GDP in India. It provides nutritious food such as milk, meat, egg, fish; wool, hairs, organic manure, draft power, feath… RUF-31778 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
