selected publications
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article
- Current state of knowledge on indigenous chicken genetic resources of the tropics: Domestication, distribution and documentation of information on the genetic resources. Worlds Poultry Science Journal. 68:11-19. 2012
- Farmers’ perceptions on trypanosomosis and trypanotolerance character of the taurine Sheko. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 44:609-616. 2012
- Current state of knowledge on phenotypic characteristics of indigenous chickens in the tropics. Worlds Poultry Science Journal. 67:507-516. 2011
- Trypanosomosis and phenotypic features of four indigenous cattle breeds in an Ethiopian field study.. Veterinary Parasitology. 178:40-47. 2011
- Breed and trait preferences of Sheko cattle keepers in southwestern Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 43:851-856. 2011
- Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian for growth performance in central Ethiopia. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 128:133-140. 2011
- Breeding strategy to improve Ethiopian Boran cattle for meat and milk production 2011
- Breed and trait preferences of Sheko cattle owners in south western Ethiopia. Advances in Animal Biosciences. 1:376-377. 2010
- Breeding practices and mating strategies of Sheko cattle in south western Ethiopia. Advances in Animal Biosciences. 1:393-394. 2010
- Comparison of sire evaluation methods in Holstein Friesian in the central highlands of Ethiopia. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 80:1194-1197. 2010
- Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: milk production traits.. Animal. 3:486-493. 2009
- Livestock keeper perceptions of four indigenous cattle breeds in tsetse infested areas of Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 41:1335-1346. 2009
- Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: reproductive traits. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE. 147:81-89. 2009
- A field trial of production and financial consequences of helminthosis control in sheep production in Ethiopia.. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 84:152-160. 2008
- Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian for milk constituent traits in central Ethiopia 2008
- Inventory, characterization and monitoring 2008
- On-farm phenotypic characterization of cattle genetic resources in south and north Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, north eastern Ethiopia 2008
- Prediction of first lactation milk geld of Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein-Friesian in Central Ethiopia using multiple regression and principal components analysis 2008
- Prediction of first lactation milk yield using multiple regression analysis and principal components analysis in Ethiopian Boran and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in Central Ethiopia 2008
- Economic comparison of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia 2007
- Genetic variability of five indigenous Ethiopian cattle breeds using RAPD markers. African Journal of Biotechnology. 6:2274-2279. 2007
- On-farm characterization of Sheko breed of cattle in southwestern Ethiopia 2007
- Response of four indigenous cattle breeds to natural tsetse and trypanosomosis challenge in the Ghibe valley of Ethiopia. Veterinary Parasitology. 141:165-176. 2006
- Getting the incentives right: concerns associated with expansion of cattle export markets in Ethiopia 2006
- Should vaccination be considered as a conservation measure for backyard chicken threatened with highly pathogenic avian influenza? 2006
- Survey of traditional cattle production systems and preferred cattle functions in North and South Wollo Zones, Ethiopia 2005
- ON-STATION CHARACTERISATION OF INDIGENOUS MENZ AND HORRO SHEEP BREEDS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF ETHIOPIA. Animal Genetic Resources Information. 35:61-74. 2004
- Disturbed traditional resource management affects the preservation of the Boran cattle in their original habitat 2004
- Economic evaluation of smallholder subsistence livestock production: lessons from an Ethiopian goat development program.. Ecological Economics. 45:473-485. 2003
- Crossbreds did not generate more net benefits than indigenous goats in Ethiopian smallholdings. Agricultural Systems. 76:1137-1156. 2003
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document
- Economics of animal genetic resources use and conservation 2015
- Implicit prices of indigenous cattle traits in central Ethiopia: Application of revealed and stated preference approaches 2011
- Growth and reproductive performance of Ogaden cattle at Haramaya University, Ethiopia 2009
- Status of Ethiopian indigenous Sheko cattle breed and the need for participatory breed management plan 2009
- A framework for community based management of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Dano district, central Ethiopia 2008
- The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia 2008
- National capacity for delivery of breeding stock to livestock keepers in Ethiopia 2006
- Performance of the Abernosa ranch in the production of Ethiopian Boran X Holstein Crossbreed dairy Heifers in Ethiopia 2006
- The Mahibere-Silassie composite: A new cattle breed type in north-western Ethiopia 2006
- Improving the livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through community based management of indigenous farm animal genetic resources in Africa 2005
- Perspectives of maintaining community-based animal health services in the highlands of eastern Hararge: Implications of operating under unclear policy environments 2004