Evaluating the impact of heat stress as measured by temperature-humidity index (THI) on test-day milk yield of small holder dairy cattle in a sub-Sahara African climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104314
Abstract: Highlights • This study evaluates the effect of heat stress on milk production and describes the pattern of response of milk yield to increasing heat load, in small holder dairy farms in sub-Saharan Africa.• Milk… read more here.
Keywords: milk yield; heat stress; small holder; holder dairy ... See more keywords
101 Evaluation of Growth Curve Functions for predicted weight in small holder crossbred dairy cattle in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.145
Abstract: Modelling the growth curve of animals provides information on growth characteristics and is important for optimizing management in different livestock systems. This study evaluated the growth curves of crossbred calves from birth to 30 months… read more here.
Keywords: growth curve; functions predicted; small holder; model ... See more keywords
New opportunities and challenges to engineer disease resistance in cassava, a staple food of African small-holder farmers
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006287
Abstract: The storage root crop cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the most important source of dietary calories in the tropics after rice and maize [1]. It plays a central role in food and economic security for small-holder… read more here.
Keywords: new opportunities; disease; small holder; cassava ... See more keywords
Small-holder farmers’ perception and willingness to participate in outgrowing scheme of sugarcane production: The case of farmers surrounding Wolkayet sugar factory in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.87.17485
Abstract: Wolkayet sugar development project is one of the sugar projects currently under construction in Ethiopia. The project is expected to produce sugar for export and local consumption as well as ethanol for energy purpose. In… read more here.
Keywords: project; production; sugarcane; small holder ... See more keywords
Non esterified fatty acid levels in indian cross bred jersey cows under small holder farming systems
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DOI: 10.18805/ijar.b-3650
Abstract: Data on Production diseases assessment in Indian dairy cattle is less. The objective of this study was to assess the Non-esterified fatty acids level in three different small holder farms of Cauvery Delta region of… read more here.
Keywords: esterified fatty; non esterified; cross bred; small holder ... See more keywords
Agricultural Food Production Diversity and Dietary Diversity among Female Small Holder Farmers in a Region of the Ecuadorian Andes Experiencing Nutrition Transition
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12082454
Abstract: Some rural areas of Ecuador, including the Imbabura Province of the Andes Highlands, are experiencing a double burden of malnutrition where micronutrient deficiencies persist at the same time obesity is increasing as many traditional home-grown… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; agricultural food; small holder; holder farmers ... See more keywords