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...

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Main Authors: Peters, Kurt J., Thorpe, W.R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1989
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4606
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spelling CGSpace46062025-11-12T04:29:01Z Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa Peters, Kurt J. Thorpe, W.R. cattle sheep performance testing livestock production research distribution 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. 1989 2011-07-19T06:50:11Z 2011-07-19T06:50:11Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4606 en Open Access application/pdf
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Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa
title Trends in on-farm performance testing of cattle and sheep in sub-Saharan Africa
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