Improved reproductive performance of sheep and goats supports rural livelihood and food security

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Published on October 2021

byInternational Livestock Research Institute

Citation

Alemayehu, G., Mekonnen, M., Alemu, B., Desta, H. and Wieland, B. 2021. Improved reproductive performance of sheep and goats supports rural livelihood and food security. SmaRT Ethiopia Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

Alemayehu, Gezahegn
Mekonnen, Mesfin
Alemu, Biruk G.
Desta, Hiwot
Wieland, Barbara

animal production
food security
goats
livelihoods
sheep
small ruminants

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