This chapter investigates the options for improving the performance of small ruminants interms of their contribution to household incomes. The characteristics of the existing production system are first sketched in order to identify the resource requirements and constraints of the system. Based on this imformation, a steady-state flock model is then developed and used to assess the impact of variation in growth, reproduction and mortality rates production.
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 1993Mali, Africa, Western Africa
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 2001Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa
This chapter summarises the experience of a research project for developing and disseminating technologies for better management of Vertisols for improving productivity.
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