Ethiopia). INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CENTRE FOR AFRICA (Addis Abada
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 122
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Research is reviewed on sheep and goat production in the humid zone of West Africa, including production parameters of the West African Dwarf breeds, feeding strategies based on natural and improved pastures and locally available agro-industrial byproducts, and the incidence of disease, particularly pest de petits ruminants and helminthiasis. The economics of samll-farm and large-scale commercial production are discussed.