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Preliminary Perspectives On The Health Needs Of Pastoral Women On The Borana Plateau Using Participatory Approaches, D. Layne Coppock, Seyoum Tezera, Solomon Desta
Preliminary Perspectives On The Health Needs Of Pastoral Women On The Borana Plateau Using Participatory Approaches, D. Layne Coppock, Seyoum Tezera, Solomon Desta
Environment and Society Faculty Publications
Since 2000, the PARIMA project has conducted participatory research and outreach among pastoralists in southern Ethiopia. This has led to notable achievements in terms of forming collective-action groups dominated by women, stimulation of sustainable micro-finance and micro-enterprise activities, and improving linkages of pastoral producers to livestock markets. Despite such gains, there are many other challenges to be addressed. One is poor human health. PARIMA researchers used participatory and qualitative methods to conduct a preliminary assessment of women’s health problems among members of six, well-established collective-action groups from the Borana and Gugi zones in the Oromia Regional State during 2008. Conventional …
Are Cattle Die-Offs Predictable On The Borana Plateau, D. Layne Coppock, Getachew Gebru, Solomon Desta, Sintayehu Mesele, Seyoum Tezerra
Are Cattle Die-Offs Predictable On The Borana Plateau, D. Layne Coppock, Getachew Gebru, Solomon Desta, Sintayehu Mesele, Seyoum Tezerra
Environment and Society Faculty Publications
Drought regularly affects rangelands and contributes to high death rates for livestock and poverty for pastoralists. But do livestock losses occur randomly simply when rainfall is low, or are they cyclical and predictable? Previously, PARIMA researchers proposed that high stocking rates—combined with low rainfall—trigger livestock die-offs on the Borana Plateau. It takes about six years for animal numbers to recover, setting the stage for another die-off when a dry year occurs. This “boom-and-bust” cycle is based on observed herd crashes in 1983-5, 1991-3, and 1998-9. Researchers predicted in 2002 that the next major die-off would occur during 2004-06, and one …
What Are Consumers In Moyale, Kenya Willing To Pay For Improved Milk Quality?, D. Layne Coppock, Francis O. Wayua, Mohamed G. Shibia, Moses S. Mamo
What Are Consumers In Moyale, Kenya Willing To Pay For Improved Milk Quality?, D. Layne Coppock, Francis O. Wayua, Mohamed G. Shibia, Moses S. Mamo
Environment and Society Faculty Publications
Pastoralists in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia may be able to diversify income by selling milk to urban residents. However, milk sold in open-air markets is often low in quality because it has been transported long distances without refrigeration and is subject to spoilage, or because milk is adulterated prior to sale to boost volume or enhance appearance. Open-air markets are characterized by low-income consumers who must make choices about milk quality with virtually no information other than their own sensory perceptions. PARIMA researchers used an experimental-auction approach to determine what residents in Moyale, Kenya, are willing to pay (WTP) …
Successful Implementation Of Collective Action And Human-Capacity Building Among Pastoralists In Southern Ethiopia: Lessons Learned, 2001-2008, D. Layne Coppock, Seyoum Tezera, Solomon Desta, Getachew Gebru
Successful Implementation Of Collective Action And Human-Capacity Building Among Pastoralists In Southern Ethiopia: Lessons Learned, 2001-2008, D. Layne Coppock, Seyoum Tezera, Solomon Desta, Getachew Gebru
Environment and Society Faculty Publications
Since 2000 the PARIMA project has implemented pilot risk-management activities among poverty-stricken, semi-settled pastoralists in southern Ethiopia. The goal has been to improve human welfare via collective action and capacity building. Outcomes include progress in income generation, asset conservation, and livelihood diversification. The approach has been unique to southern Ethiopia in that a bottom-up, participatory perspective has dominated. It has focused on the priorities and felt needs of local people rather than top-down development of livestock or agricultural technology. Fifty-nine collective-action groups were created. Dominated by women, they have included over 2,300 members and most groups have been recently merged …
Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz
Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz
All Current Publications
This publication gives important items to consider before changing calving seasons of beef cow herds.
Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh
Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh
All Current Publications
Small acreage lots are becoming increasingly common throughout Utah. Many of these units have limited or no irrigation. This presents an added challenge to the owner or manager.
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer
All Current Publications
There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources.
Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson
Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson
All Current Publications
Irrigation has been an essential part of Utah’s agriculture since pioneer days. Over half of Utah’s 1.3 million irrigated acres are watered using surface methods such as flood, furrow, border, or basin irrigation.
Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton
Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton
All Current Publications
Field irrigation application methods include surface (wild flooding, border, furrow, basins), sprinkler (hand line, wheel move, solid set, center pivot), low flow or micro-irrigation (drip, trickle, micro-spray), and subirrigation (water table manipulation under special conditions).
Small Grains, Unknown Unknown
Small Grains, Unknown Unknown
All Current Publications
This fact sheet lists details of small grains crop insurance.
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
All Current Publications
This publication provides vaccination guidelines, recommendations, and suggestions for a healthy horse.
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans
Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans
All Current Publications
No abstract provided.
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame
All Current Publications
Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas prohibiting the raising of larger domestic animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets.
Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter
Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter
All Current Publications
This publication provides steps to giving an effective 4-H food demonstration.
Eye-Catching Visual Aids For 4-H Demonstrations, Donna Carter, Julie Swindells
Eye-Catching Visual Aids For 4-H Demonstrations, Donna Carter, Julie Swindells
All Current Publications
This publication gives resources and ideas for eye-catching visual aids that will enhance the appearance and effect of 4-H demonstrations.
Fitting The Western Or English Saddle To The Horse, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
Fitting The Western Or English Saddle To The Horse, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood
All Current Publications
This publication gives tips on how to properly fit a saddle to the horse.
Selecting A Saddle To Fit The Rider, Patricia Evans, Clinton Depew
Selecting A Saddle To Fit The Rider, Patricia Evans, Clinton Depew
All Current Publications
This publication gives tips on selecting a saddle that will be comfortable for both the horse and rider.
"Effect Of Transplant Age, Tobacco Cultivar, Acibenzolar-S-Methyl, And Imidacloprid On Tomato Spotted Wilt Infection In Flue-Cured Tobacco", Claudia Nischwitz
"Effect Of Transplant Age, Tobacco Cultivar, Acibenzolar-S-Methyl, And Imidacloprid On Tomato Spotted Wilt Infection In Flue-Cured Tobacco", Claudia Nischwitz
All Current Publications
No abstract provided.
Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis
Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis
All Current Publications
Whether purchasing a new or used saddle, several aspects should be evaluated. To determine if the saddle is sturdy and well-made some aspects to check include the leather, stitching, metal fittings and tree.
Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame
All Current Publications
Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas where local ordinances prohibit larger domestic animals, but allow for birds and/or small animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give an overview of basic housing principles for small flocks of chickens.
Marketing Of Forest Reproductive Material: The Use Of Microsatellites For Identification Of Registered Tree Clones In Finland, Leena Koviuranta, Kari Leinonen, Pertti Pulkkinen
Marketing Of Forest Reproductive Material: The Use Of Microsatellites For Identification Of Registered Tree Clones In Finland, Leena Koviuranta, Kari Leinonen, Pertti Pulkkinen
Aspen Bibliography
According to the current legislation on the marketing of forest reproductive material, tree clones marketed in the EU must have certain traits which make them identifiable, and these traits must have been accepted and registered by an official body. Due to this obligation, there is a need for reliable, functional and practicable methods for specifying these distinctive characters. We have developed a clone identification method for European and hybrid aspens and curly birch, based on nuclear microsatellites, which can be used for determining the distinctive characters mentioned in the directive. For aspens, we have used 18 loci, of which nine …
Worker Protection Standard For Agricultural Pesticides, Howard M. Deer
Worker Protection Standard For Agricultural Pesticides, Howard M. Deer
All Archived Publications
No abstract provided.
Coryneum Or Shothole Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Jaydee Gunnell, Mike Pace, Maggie Shao
Coryneum Or Shothole Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Jaydee Gunnell, Mike Pace, Maggie Shao
All Current Publications
In Utah, there are typically three generations of corn earworm (CEW) each year. The first generation of adults either come from overwintering pupae (southern and central Utah), or migrate into northern Utah. The adult moth is tannish brown with a 1 1/2 inch wingspan. The front wings are marked with a distinct dark spot in the center and darker bands near the outer margins. The hind wings are lighter tan, with a dark band along the outer margins. The male moths have green eyes. Moth flight occurs primarily on warm, overcast evenings. Moth populations can be monitored using pheromone or …
Onion Powdery Mildew, Dan Drost, Kent Evans, Erin Frank
Onion Powdery Mildew, Dan Drost, Kent Evans, Erin Frank
All Current Publications
This publication includes a description, disease cycle, and tips for management of onion powdery mildew in Utah.
Small Acreage Irrigation System Operation And Maintenance, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson, James V. Barnhill
Small Acreage Irrigation System Operation And Maintenance, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson, James V. Barnhill
All Current Publications
Surface irrigation includes flood (sometimes denoted “wild flood,” as in uncontrolled), furrow, border, and basin. Surface irrigation operation and maintenance may be more of an art than a science.
Neurologic Equine Herpes Virus (Ehv-1), L. Earl Rogers, Kerry A. Rood
Neurologic Equine Herpes Virus (Ehv-1), L. Earl Rogers, Kerry A. Rood
All Current Publications
This publication provides background information and describes clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination and preventive measures.
Half Square Triangles, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott, Ronda Olsen
Half Square Triangles, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott, Ronda Olsen
All Current Publications
The triangle is a basic quilt block shape. Half-square triangles are easily made from two squares and cut on the diagonal from corner to corner.
Feeding Camelina Sativa And Enhancing Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels In Market-Age Turkey Hens, David Frame, Matt Palmer, Robert Ward, Silvana Martini
Feeding Camelina Sativa And Enhancing Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels In Market-Age Turkey Hens, David Frame, Matt Palmer, Robert Ward, Silvana Martini
All Current Publications
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz (camelina) is an oilseed producing plant in the Family Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) originating from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources. The interest for growing oilseed crops in Utah is growing as well. Camelina sativa is a low input oilseed-producing crop adapted to climates similar to central Utah. Central Utah is also home to the Utah commercial turkey industry.
Onion Thrips (Thrips Tabaci), Dan Drost, Diane Alston
Onion Thrips (Thrips Tabaci), Dan Drost, Diane Alston
All Current Publications
This publication includes a description and tips for management of onion thrips in Utah.
Baby Rail Blues, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott
Baby Rail Blues, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott
All Current Publications
This is a great quilt for beginning and experienced quilters. Accuracy begins with the basics