Survey methods to estimate demographic rates of tropical ruminant livestock herds. Review, limits and prospects
Demography is a key determinant of the production of ruminant livestock herds raised under extensive tropical conditions. Estimation of demographic rates (reproduction, mortality and offtake) is necessary to assess the impacts of husbandry or health interventions on herd production. This estimation...
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| Language: | English |
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CIRAD
2013-02-01
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| Series: | Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux |
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| Online Access: | http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/10142 |