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An Interregional Study Of Kenya's Livestock Sector Using Linear Programming, Zakayo Joseph Mwangi
An Interregional Study Of Kenya's Livestock Sector Using Linear Programming, Zakayo Joseph Mwangi
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The major purpose of this study was to determine the least-cost method of producing red meat in Kenya. Linear programming was used in the study. A simulated reduction of grazing land available in one of the settlement areas was carried out to indicate what effect this had on the overall regional production pattern of meat in the country.
Kenya was divided into eleven livestock producing and consuming regions. 1979 was used as the base year, and the demand projection was based on the 1979 population. Input and output coefficients, livestock unit requirements, and market prices were developed. A linear programming …
G81-581 Cross Fences For Pastures Under Center Pivot Irrigation, James T. Nichols
G81-581 Cross Fences For Pastures Under Center Pivot Irrigation, James T. Nichols
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses different types of fences for center pivot irrigated pastures.
Irrigated pastures produce more forage and maintain stands longer under a "graze-rest" system of use. When grazing is practiced season-long, cross fences are necessary to control 1) when and for how long grazing is permitted on a particular pasture, and 2) the degree of desired use. These controls are not possible without cross fences, and sound grazing management becomes difficult.
G81-574 Reproductive Diseases In Cattle, Duane Rice
G81-574 Reproductive Diseases In Cattle, Duane Rice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The reproductive diseases mentioned in this NebGuide comprise some of the more common problems confronting the cattle industry today.
Although many advances have been made in controlling reproductive diseases in cattle, serious losses are still common. These losses can be reduced by recognizing the diseases and following the proper management recommendations that are available today. Nearly 50 percent of reproductive failure in cattle is due to infectious diseases, and there are vaccines available that can prevent some of these. Management recommendations may include: 1) vaccines, 2) general sanitation, 3) artificial insemination (AI) or, if a problem is already present, 4) …