Economic assessment of the performance of trypanotolerant cattle breeds in a pastoral production system in Kenya.

doi:10.4102/jsava.v80i3.194

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Economic assessment of the performance of trypanotolerant cattle breeds in a pastoral production system in Kenya.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association - 1 Sept 2009

Maichomo M W, Kosura W O, Gathuma J M, Gitau G K, Ndung'u J M, Nyamwaro S O

Abstract excerpt

Cattle are the major source of food security and income for pastoral farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. However, infectious and parasitic diseases remain a major constraint to improved cattle productivity in the region. The use of animal health economics to support decision-making on cost-effective disease control options is increasingly becoming important in the developing world. Trypanotolerant indigenous Orma/zebu...

Topics

Animals
Breeding
Cattle
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Crosses, Genetic
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Immunity, Innate
Kenya
Male
Species Specificity
Trypanocidal Agents
Trypanosomiasis, Bovine

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PMID: 20169748
DOI: 10.4102/jsava.v80i3.194

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