[HTML][HTML] Feeding Values of Indigenous Browse Species and Forage Legumes for the Feeding of Ruminants in Ethiopia: A Meta-Analysis
S Belete, A Tolera, S Betsha, U Dickhöfer - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
The foliage of browse species and forage legumes has good nutritional value and can be
utilized as a protein source in ruminant diets. However, its efficient utilization requires the …
utilized as a protein source in ruminant diets. However, its efficient utilization requires the …
Empirical and methodological foundations on the impact of climate-smart agriculture on food security studies
G Tilahun, A Bantider, D Yayeh - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
The progress of Ethiopia's agriculture is constrained by climate change leaving smallholder
farmers vulnerable. As a panacea to the challenge, development institutions, governments …
farmers vulnerable. As a panacea to the challenge, development institutions, governments …
[HTML][HTML] Awareness of urban communities on biodiversity conservation in Tanzania's protected areas
This study used semi-structured interviews in two cities, Dodoma and Arusha, in Tanzania,
to assess the difference in people's conservation awareness between the two cities. Our …
to assess the difference in people's conservation awareness between the two cities. Our …
Smallholder cattle farmers' perceptions, adoption potential, and utilization of trees and shrubs as livestock feeds in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The sustainability of the livestock sector is negatively affected by insufficient quality and
quantity of feeds. The effects of population growth and climate change further exacerbate the …
quantity of feeds. The effects of population growth and climate change further exacerbate the …
Modeling impacts of climate change on the geographic distribution and abundances of Tamarindus indica in Tigray region, Ethiopia
Tamarindus indica is a multipurpose dry land species in sub-Saharan that is traditionally
used to build resilience into the farming system. The species is highly threatened and listed …
used to build resilience into the farming system. The species is highly threatened and listed …
[HTML][HTML] Fodder trees: Identification, leaf biomass yield, nutritional quality and socioeconomic importance in Essera district, Dawuro zone, southwest Ethiopia
B Wondimu, Y Tadele, A Tonamo - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
The scarcity of feed in terms of quantity and quality tremendously impacts livestock
productivity in Ethiopia. Using fodder trees (FTs) as livestock feed could partially overcome …
productivity in Ethiopia. Using fodder trees (FTs) as livestock feed could partially overcome …
Indigenous legume fodder trees and shrubs with emphasis on land use and agroecological zones: Identification, diversity, and distribution in semi‐humid condition of …
Background Fodder trees and shrubs are among the strategic feed resources that
complement the dry season feed supply in the tropics. They are an integral element of the …
complement the dry season feed supply in the tropics. They are an integral element of the …
[HTML][HTML] Identification and chemical composition of major camel feed resources in degahbur district of jarar zone, Somali regional state, Ethiopia
G Hassen, K Abdimahad, B Tamir, A Ma'alin… - Open Journal of Animal …, 2022 - scirp.org
This study was conducted to identify major available camel feed resources and determine
their chemical composition in Degahbur district. A total of 120 respondents were selected …
their chemical composition in Degahbur district. A total of 120 respondents were selected …
[PDF][PDF] Effect of dried Leucaena leucocephala and Manihot esculenta forage supplementation on feed intake, milk production and milk composition of Holstein Friesian …
This experiment investigated the effect of dried Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) and
cassava (Manihot esculenta) leaves on feed intake, milk production, and milk composition of …
cassava (Manihot esculenta) leaves on feed intake, milk production, and milk composition of …
[PDF][PDF] Nutritional characterization of eight trees and shrubs used as livestock feeds in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The poor nutritional quality of natural pastures is one of the main constraints smallholder
cattle farmers encounter in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) …
cattle farmers encounter in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) …