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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1980
    Colombia, South America, Central America
  2. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1980

    The proceedings of a conference, reviewing current knowledge of browse species and their role in the development of livestock production. The papers cover the ecology of browse trees and shrubs, their geological distribution, relative palatibility for different animals, and composition and theoretical value. Also discussed are the primary and secondary production of browse, its intensification by economic and socially acceptable operations, browse regeneration management and research priorities.

  3. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1980

    Discusses the general prospects for demand and supply of meat and dairy products in tropical Africa, w. emphasis on factors influencing supply & demand such as population growth, rising incomes, and traditional production blockages. Analyses supply prospects from existing livestock production systems, and points out some development paths to be followed such as trypanosomiasis eradication and improvement of tradition production and smallholder fattening systems.

  4. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1980

    Examines basic constraints to pastoral development. Looks into project financing, design and implementation. Discusses manpower development and training procedures. Includes notes on monitoring concepts and ILCA's monitoring activities.

  5. Library Resource
    Conference Papers & Reports
    December, 1980
    Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Central America, South America

    Data are given of area planted to beans, production, and yields in the Andean countries during 1964-66, 1974-76, and 1978; production, trade, and consumption during 1963-65 and 1973-75; and production, area, and yield growth rates during 1966-76. Constraints for bean productivity, cropping systems, and the main bean types consumed in the Andean countries are indicated. Finally, the potential of this crop is analyzed and data of land use and population patterns in the Andean countries are included. (CIAT)

  6. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1980

    Study of sheep and goat production in tropical Africa, particularly animal numbers and production systems and regional geographic distribution & productivity potentials, w. outline of the need for future research on their potential performance under improved systems; data on adult body weight & production purposes; reproductive traits and mortality rates of small ruminants incl. price differences between mutton or goat meat and beef.

  7. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 1980
    Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa

    Description of the socioeconomic organization of the Borana pastoralists with particular reference to the Gada System and the traditional well organization.

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