Livestock water needs in pastoral Africa in relation to climate and forage

Discusses livestock water needs and the variation of water dependence in dif. circumstance, mentioning body water functions; physiological aspects of water balance; channels of gain & loss; and factors affecting water balance, particularly energy production, thermoregulation and water availability....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: King, J.M.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1983
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4673
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Sumario:Discusses livestock water needs and the variation of water dependence in dif. circumstance, mentioning body water functions; physiological aspects of water balance; channels of gain & loss; and factors affecting water balance, particularly energy production, thermoregulation and water availability. Examines energy and water use, as well as water & livestock development in pastoral areas of Africa.