PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL WORKSHOP HELD AT THE INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL RESEARCH, MANKON STATION, BAMENDA, CAMEROON 20-27 OCTOBER 1987
Edited by
A.N. Said and B.H. Dzowela
Editorial Sub-Committee
A.A. Adegbola, J.A. Kategile, D.A. Little,
M.A. Naga and S. Sibanda
ARNAB is coordinated by ILCA with the financial support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada
DECEMBER 1989
AFRICAN RESEARCH NETWORK FOR AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS (ARNAB)
ILCA, P.O. BOX 5689, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
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African Research Network for Agricultural By-products (ARNAB). 1989. Overcoming constraints to the efficient utilization of agricultural by products as animal feed. Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Workshop held at the Institute of Animal Research, Mankon Station, Bamenda, Cameroun, 20-27 October 1987. ARNAB, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References
Smallholder livestock production: Constraints on the adoption of improved technologies
Abstract
Introduction
Model
Results
Discussion
References
Considerations in the design of on-farm livestock experiments and evaluation of results
Abstract
Introduction
Extraneous factors to be considered in on-farm livestock experiments
Statistical considerations
Experiences with dairy feeding systems project: Hai District-Tanzania
Materials and methods
Proposals for evaluating results when statistical methods are invalid or inadequate
References
The economics of peasant cattle feeding in Mali
Abstract
Introduction
Economic analysis
Conclusion and implications
Acknowledgements
References
Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
References
Abstract
Introduction
Mismatching of supply of nutrients and physiological states of animals in the Soudanian zone of Burkina Faso
Basic principles for the choice of source of nitrogen to utilise cereal by-products
Forage or dual-purpose legumes: Reliable source of N
Acknowledgements
References
Abstract
Introduction
Constraints
Strategies to improve the efficiency in utilisation of agricultural by-products
Examples of programmes to demonstrate improved utilisation of by-products
Conclusion
References
Towards efficient utilization of poultry waste by ruminants
Abstract
Introduction
Problems associated with the use of poultry waste as a feed
Processing and feeding of poultry waste
Feeding of poultry waste-based rations-the Kenyan experience
Conclusions
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
The potential of crop residues, particularly wheat straw, as livestock feed in Ethiopia
Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Dolichos Lablab (Lablab purpureus) in by-product based diets for lactating cows in Botswana
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results and discussion
Conclusion
References
Cereal straws in the feeding system of ruminants in Senegal
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental procedures
Results and discussions
Acknowledgements
References
Overcoming some constraints in feeding crop by-products for milk production
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion
References
The feeding value of some agro-industrial by-products for beef cattle at Bambui centre
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion and recommendations
Acknowedgement
References
Maize stover as a feed for ruminants
Abstract
Introduction
Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
Constraints to cereal crop residue utilisation in central Tanzania
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results and discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Grain Yield and nutritive value of crop residues from three varieties of maize (Zea Mays L) crop
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Studies on the utilization of brewers dry grains and wheat offals by calves
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Acknowledgements
References
The optimum level of roughages in the diets of sheep
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Utilization of Gliricidia sepium and cassava peels by West African Dwarf (Wad) goats in Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References
Processed and unprocessed sorghum stover in beef finishing rations
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References
Hydration as a means of improving utilization of maize stover fed to steers
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Improving the intake and utilization of by-product-based diets
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
The degradation of untreated and treated maize cobs and cocoa pod husks in the rumen
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Potential of agricultural by-products as sources of mineral nutrients in ruminant diets
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
References
The preservation of banana crop residues through ensiling process
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion
References
Solutions to the practical problems of feeding cocoa-pods to ruminants
Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
References
Cocoa-Pod silage and cocoa-pod grass silage in goat and sheep nutrition
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
The evaluation of Brewers Dried Grains (BDG) in poultry rations 1. Breeder chicken rations
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Experimental Rations
Results and discussion
Conclusion and recommendations
References
Abstract
Abstract
Recommendations of the Fourth Annual ARNAB Workshop
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Mali
Malawi
Nigeria
Senegal
Somalia
Sudan
Tanzania
United kingdom
Zimbabwe