Goat production research in Africa: a sign post review for research in the new millennium
Int. j. biol. chem. sci. (Online)
; 1(1): 76-89, 2007.
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ABSTRACT
This review examines some of the major studies carried out on goat production in Africa during the past forty years. It covers research work in goat management; feeding and nutrition; and reproduction. Not surprisingly; none of these topics has been investigated in a coherent and sustained manner. Results often vary; not only between reports and breed; but also within breeds. The review highlights the gaps in our knowledge which need to be filled in order to develop a coherent problem-solving package for sustained goat production. Increased research is needed to adapt forage production system for sustainable development of specific breeds; as well as in the area of nutrition; reproduction; environmental stress and their possible interactions. Greater knowledge is also required about the understanding of the farmers; the characteristics of their enterprises and their available resources
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Assunto principal:
Medicina Veterinária
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Criação de Animais Domésticos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int. j. biol. chem. sci. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2007
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