Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of farmers’ adoption of zero grazing and knowledge of cattle reproductive parameters in western Kenya J. Nalunkuuma Besides soil replenishment through manure application , the zero grazing production system also contributes towards smallholders' standards of living and poverty reduction. Its benefits are many and substantial; in western Kenya, the lives… RUF-35374 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Information access and preference for delivery pathways by peri-urban and rural smallholder dairy farmers in Central Kenya J. Matofari · D.K. Mbugua · M. Ngigi This study investigated access to information and preferences in delivery pathways for smallholder dairy farmers in two divisions in Central Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional survey design using systematic sampling procedure where 34… RUF-35169 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of fodder flow systems practiced by small scale dairy farmers on milk production and economic viability in Marirangwe smallholder dairy scheme of Zimbabwe N. Sikaceya An analysis was made for the cattle feed quality used by the small-scale and large-scale producers in Marirangwe, Zimbabwe. This was done to try and explain the huge disparity between milk production by the two dairy sectors. Feed-staff fr… RUF-34956 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Determination of milk components lost in whey during the manufacture of three cheese types P.T. Banda · C.T. Ndavambi · W. Parawira A small-scale farm in Harare processes soft goat cheese from goat milk and feta and gouda cheese from jersy cow milk. Milk constituents were measured in milk and as residual components in whey after processing cheese. Residual phosphorus a… RUF-34940 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Estimation of the total viable bacterial counts of raw and processed milk from selected smallholder dairy farms of Zimbabwe P.T. Banda · G. Matope · T.A Mhone A study conducted in several diary farms in Zimbabwe revealed high levels of bacteria in both processed and raw milk. This is a public health concern. Efforts need to be put in place to minimize such high loads of bacterial counts. RUF-34907 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Breed preference, selection criteria and production performance of dairy cattle in the selected smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe B.T. Hanyani-Mlambo · E.V Imbayawro-Chikosi · L. Marius · C. Mutisi This study identified breed preferences, production performance and selection criteria used in selecting dairy breeds in Zimbabwe. A questionnaire based survey was conducted on 109 smallholder dairy farmers in Zimbabwe and data were analyz… RUF-34869 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An economic analysis of milk markets and competitiveness in Malawi’s dairy industry J. Banda · Sylvia Chindime · J. Mugisha This study will analyze the current arrangements in the milk marketing structures, conduct performance as well as the competitiveness amongst these markets in Malawi. Emphasis will be on the broader analysis of market system context and in… RUF-34845 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of the zero grazing practice on milk production by the small scale farmers in Western Kenya H. Affognon · J. Nalunkuuma · F. K. Njonge · D. Salifu The aim of the study was to determine the impact of the zero grazing practice on milk production by the small-scale farmers’ in western Kenya. A cross sectional survey was undertaken on 520 livestock farmers from Kisii and Bungoma counties… RUF-34166 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Handling Practices and Microbiological Safety Associated with Pastoral Traditional Fermented Milk (Suusa) Product for Rural and Urban Market in Kenya B.O. Bebe · J.W. Matofari · P.S. Muliro · L.W. Mwangi Suusa is a fermented camel milk product produced and consumed in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Northern and Eastern Kenya. It is produced as a small-scale commercial commodity in these areas but has found its way to urban markets.… RUF-33085 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Development and Adoption of Technologies for Improving Dairy Productivity and Nutrition among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Malawi W. Chanza · T. Gondwe · D. Kawonga · L. Msiska This is as an action research project which will be conducted in the farming communities in Majiga and Chitsanzo Milk Bulking Groups in Central Malawi. The aim of the research is to develop feed technologies for improving dairy productivit… RUF-32232 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
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
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Milk Production in Nyabubare Sub County, Bushenyi District, Western Uganda G. Arinaitwe · B. Bua This study was conducted to determine the factors responsible for low milk production in Nyabubare sub-county, Bushenyi district, Uganda. Dairy farming is a major activity in this subcounty, with communities almost entirely dependent on it… RUF-31748 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Providing Research Methods Support to the Markets Theme Department of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Mayoba Barbara Moono The dissertation describes the main activities carried out during the attachment at the International livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya under the Markets theme group. The activities were carried out under two projects t… RUF-31732 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
