A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District
Presents results of a former survey conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the production system at Elangat Wuas group ranches in Kajiado district, Kenya. Describes the ranch in relation to rainfall, infrastructure, vegetation & land units and nutritional value of the range. Discusses and presents the livestock population surveyed including the results of the detailed cattle study, cattle population structure and sheep & goat population. Looks into the group ranchers and their livestock in relation to population at ranch level & household levels, livestock holdings, livestock sales, and livestock management. Also discusses grazing resources and patterns of use.
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Main Authors: | Bille, Jean-Claude, Anderson, F.M. |
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Format: | Working Paper biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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International Livestock Centre for Africa
1980
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Subjects: | elangata, group ranches, surveys, animal population, productivity, grazing, livestock management, households, cattle, sheep, goats, |
Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4263 |
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