The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs
This paper reviews research findings relevant to draught animal husbandry and management, and highlights the differences in use of oxen and cows for draught. Topics considered include the choice between cows and oxen and effects of work on physiology, metabolism, health, food intake, digestion, body...
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| Format: | Conference Paper |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Livestock Centre for Africa
1993
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49978 |
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