Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa

Summarises past and present experiences with livestock performance testing in sub-Saharan Africa and outlines the role of networks in improving on-farm testing through the use of standardised testing methods and rapid data handling and feedback. Includes data on the distribution of cattle and sheep populations by ecological zone in sub-Saharan Africa. Presents current programmes for on-farm and on-station performance recording.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peters, Kurt J., Thorpe, W.R.
Format: Journal Article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1989
Subjects:cattle, sheep, performance testing, livestock production, research, distribution,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4606
https://books.google.com/books?id=QSU9ecE0gmMC&pg=PA12
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!