Aspects of ruminant production efficiency in Transkei.
This paper discusses aspects of efficiency of ruminant production in Transkei. Findings show low levels of production and reproduction and high mortality rates in a situation of deteriorating natural resources due to mismanagement and overstocking.
Bembridge
T J
TJ
University of Fort Hare, Alice, Republic of Ciskei.
D000353:Africa, Southern; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D002417:Cattle / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006041:Goats / Q000502:physiology; D008892:Milk; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction; D012418:Ruminants / Q000502:physiology*; D012756:Sheep / Q000502:physiology