Title of article :
Cattle Productivity under Traditional Village Husbandry System in Sellale, Central Ethiopia: A Four and a Half Year Herd Follow-Up
Author/Authors :
Tschopp، R. نويسنده Armauer Hansen Research Institute, , , Aseffa، A. نويسنده Armauer Hansen Research Institute , , Zinsstag، J. نويسنده Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی 11 سال 2014
Abstract :
We conducted a longitudinal cattle productivity
survey over 4.5 years amongst 20 traditional small-holder
farms which included 794 cattle, in Sellale, Central Ethiopia.
Upgraded high yield cattle (Holstein Friesian and their
crosses) were kept the same way as traditional zebu breeds.
The aims of this study were to assess herd dynamics,
productivity profile, and investigate production constraints
in these traditional small-holder farms. The results showed
that overall herd size had increased during the study period,
in particular the cross-breed animals but that all animals had
low productivity (fertility and milk production). Crossbreeds
showed highest adult mortality and highest weight
loss at the end of the dry season. The main constraint to
productivity was lack of proper feed. Constraints and
recommendations are discussed.
Journal title :
International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research
Journal title :
International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research