CRP Livestock feeds and forages flagship
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Item Feed balances for ruminant livestock: Gridded estimates for data constrained regions(Journal Article, 2024-07) Fraval, Simon; Mutua, John Y.; Amole, Tunde A.; Tolera, Adugna; Feyisa, Tesfaye; Thornton, Philip K.; Notenbaert, An Maria Omer; Adesogan, Adegbola T.; Balehegn, Mulubrhan; Ayantunde, Augustine A.; Zampaligré, Nouhoun; Duncan, Alan J.Demand for animal source foods and livestock feed are forecast to increase across sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, there is a need to estimate the availability of livestock feed to support decision making at local, sub-national and national levels. In this study we assess feed balances for ruminant livestock in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Feed availability was estimated using remotely sensed products and detailed feed composition data. Feed requirements were estimated for maintenance, growth, lactation, gestation and locomotion using a data intensive model. Biomass available as animal feed was estimated to be 8.6 tonnes dry matter (DM) per hectare in the Ethiopian highlands and midlands, 3.2 tonnes DM per hectare in the Ethiopian lowlands, 2.9 tonnes DM per hectare in Burkina Faso’s Sudanian agro-ecological zone and 1.0 tonne DM per hectare in the Sahel. The energy requirements of lactating cows were estimated to be 62.1 Megajoules (MJ) per animal per day in the Ethiopian highlands and midlands, 62.7 MJ in the Ethiopian lowlands, 88.5 MJ in Burkina Faso’s Sudanian agro-ecological zone and 53.1 MJ per animal per day in the Sahel. Feed scarcity hotspots are most prominently located in the Ethiopian highlands and the Sahelian agro-ecological zone of Burkina Faso. Demand side policy and investment initiatives can address hotspots by influencing herd sizes, nutritional requirements and herd mobility. Supply side policy and investment initiatives can secure existing feed resources, develop new sources of feed and incentivise trade in feed resources. Improving feed balances will be of value to decision makers with the aims of optimising livestock productivity, minimising exposure to climatic shocks and minimising greenhouse gas emission intensity.Item Characterizing the livestock production system and the potential for enhancing productivity in Ward 7 Mutoko District, Zimbabwe(Report, 2022-08-30) Mutsamba-Magwaza, E.F.; Nyandoro, P.; Makiwa, P.; Kapembeza, C.; Chakoma, IrenieItem Research and development work conducted under the Feeds and Forages Flagship of the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock(Brief, 2021-12-30) Makker, Harinder; Wamatu, Jane; Jones, Christopher S.; Duncan, Alan J.; Louhaichi, Mounir; Varijakshapanicker, Padmakumar; Rudiger, Udo; Bezabih, Melkamu; Ghimire, Sita R.; Lukuyu, Ben A.; Amole, Tunde A.Item Measuring vegetation characteristics in rangelands more accurately through the VegMeasure® tool(Brief, 2021-12-30) Evans, Monica; Louhaichi, Mounir; Hassan, S.Item Resolución número 126 de 2022, Por la cual se adoptan los Lineamientos de Política de Ganadería Bovina Sostenible - GBS 2022 - 2050 y se dictan otras disposiciones(Other, 2022-04-19) Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Colombia; Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, ColombiaItem La producción de ensilaje de Avena sativa AV25-T (Altoandina) como modelo de negocio para el trópico alto en Colombia(Brief, 2022-01) Gallo Caro, Irieleth; Enciso, Karen; Castillo, Javier; Burkart, StefanLa producción ganadera en el trópico alto colombiano (>2.000 metros de altura) depende de las condiciones climáticas. Debido a los fenómenos de variabilidad climática, la disponibilidad de recursos forrajeros para la alimentación animal se ve afectada a lo largo del año, lo anterior genera una producción ganadera estacional. La producción de ensilaje como modelo de negocio es una opción viable en términos financieros para las asociaciones de productores. Las limitaciones en el acceso a maquinaria y asistencia técnica afectan la adopción de esta práctica en los pequeños y medianos productores independientes. La avena forrajera Avena sativa AV25-T (altoandina) presenta características técnicas que favorecen su uso con respecto al maíz Porva (p.ej., precocidad, menores costos). Así mismo, la producción de ensilaje de la avena genera mayores beneficios económicos, con respecto a la producción de ensilaje de maíz.Item The production of Avena sativa AV25-T (Altoandina) silage as a business model for the higher tropics of Colombia(Brief, 2022-01) Gallo Caro, Irieleth; Enciso, Karen; Castillo, JavierDairy production in the Colombian higher tropics (>2,000 m elevation) depends on the climatic conditions. Because of climatic variability, the availability of forage resources for animal feeding is affected throughout the year, generating seasonally marked dairy production. Silage production as a business model is a viable option in financial terms for producer associations. Limitations in access to machinery and technical assistance affect the adoption of this practice among independent smallholder and medium-sized producers. The forage oat Avena sativa AV25-T (Altoandina) has technical characteristics that favor its use as silage rather than the commonly used Porva maize (e.g., precocity, lower costs). Likewise, the production of oat silage generates higher economic benefits than the production of maize silage.Item Characterization of the livestock production system and potential for enhancing productivity in Tohwe Nkayi District, Zimbabwe(Report, 2021-12-15) Mukondwa, O.; Moyo, M.T.; Dlamini, T.; Mlilo, T.Item New Study Highlights Importance of Cultivated Forages to Agricultural Development in the Tropics(Blog Post, 2021-12) Urrea, JoséItem Adoption of Cultivated Forages and Potential Impact: the Case of Ethiopia(Blog Post, 2021-12) Dey, Bhramar; Notenbaert, An Maria Omer; Makkar, Harinder; Mwendia, Solomon W.; Sahlu, Yonas; Peters, MichaelItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 6 - Makadirio na Mipango ya Lisho(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 5 - Kudhibiti wadudu na magonjwa(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 7 - Ufupisho: Muhtasari uzalishaji wa malisho(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 3 - Upandaji kutoka kwa Vishina au vipande(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 1 - Kitambulisho, Uzalishaji Endelevu wa Malisho ya Mfugo na Iliyoboreshwa(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 7 - Forage production: Summary(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 4 - Uzalishaji wa Malisho, Mavuno(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 2 - Upandaji kutoka kwa Mbegu(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 5 - Forage management: Pest and disease control(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATItem Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 3 - Forage production: Planting from cuttings and splits(Video, 2021-10) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT