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Haile, Aynalem Principal Scientist - Small Ruminant Breeder, ICARDA

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- Estimates of genetic parameters and trends for reproduction traits in Bonga sheep, Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 53:42-42. 2020
- Evaluation of increased feed supply and different fattening strategies for an Ethiopian sheep population by system dynamics modelling. Animal Production Science. 60:2050-2059. 2020
- Field synchronization of Ethiopian Highland sheep for fixed time artificial insemination: improvement of conception rate with a double injection of prostaglandin at 11 days. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 48:413-418. 2020
- Ethiopian indigenous goats offer insights into past and recent demographic dynamics and local adaptation in sub-Saharan African goats. Evolutionary Applications. 2020
- Individual variability among autochthonous sheep in Northern Tunisia to infection by abomasum nematodes and Babesia/Theileria parasites.. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE. 6:834-845. 2020
- Characterization of the production system and breeding practices of indigenous goat keepers in Hai district, Northern Tanzania: implications for community-based breeding program.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 52:2955-2967. 2020
- Coat color alterations over the years and their association with growth performances in the Menz sheep central nucleus and community-based breeding programs.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 52:2977-2985. 2020
- Scaling up community-based goat breeding programmes via multi-stakeholder collaboration. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics. 121:99-112. 2020
- Community-based sheep breeding programs generated substantial genetic gains and socioeconomic benefits.. Animal. 14:1362-1370. 2020
- Participatory identification of breeding objective traits and selection criteria for indigenous goat of the pastoral communities in Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 52:2145-2155. 2020
- Production systems and breeding practices of Arab and Oromo goat keepers in northwestern Ethiopia: implications for community-based breeding programs.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 52:1467-1478. 2020
- Genetic diversity, population structure and runs of homozygosity in Ethiopian short fat-tailed and Awassi sheep breeds using genome-wide 50k SNP markers. Livestock Science. 232:103899. 2020
- Increased number of large non-atretic follicles and co-dominance effects account for high litter sizes in Bonga sheep.. Animal Science Journal. 91. 2020
- Increased number of large non-atretic follicles and co-dominance effects account for high litter sizes in Bonga sheep.. Animal Science Journal. 91. 2020
- Genome-wide scans identify known and novel regions associated with prolificacy and reproduction traits in a sub-Saharan African indigenous sheep (Ovis aries).. Mammalian Genome. 30:339-352. 2019
- Genetic and economic evaluation of alternative breeding scenarios for community based productivity improvements of three indigenous goat breeds in Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 178:46-54. 2019
- Genetic progress and economic benefit of community-based breeding programs for sheep out- and upscaling options in Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 177:124-132. 2019
- Risk factors for reproductive disorders and major infectious causes of abortion in sheep in the highlands of Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 177:1-9. 2019
- Indigenous knowledge, practices and preferences in control of gastrointestinal nematodes in Bonga and Horro sheep of Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. 175:110-116. 2019
- Community-based breeding programmes are a viable solution for Ethiopian small ruminant genetic improvement but require public and private investments.. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 136:319-328. 2019
- Estimates of genetic parameters and genetic trends for growth, reproduction, milk production and milk composition traits of Awassi sheep. Animal. 13:240-247. 2019
- Estimates of genetic parameters and genetic trends for growth, reproduction, milk production and milk composition traits of Awassi sheep. Animal. 13:240-247. 2019
- Identification of strategies to improve goat marketing in the lowlands of Ethiopia: a hedonic price analysis. Applied Economics. 51:61-75. 2019
- Selection Practices of Bonga Sheep Reared in Southern Ethiopia 2018
- Investigations into nematode parasites of goats in pastoral and crop livestock systems of Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 50:643-650. 2018
- Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture. BMC Genetics. 18:80-80. 2017
- Effects of altitude and harvesting dates on morphological characteristics, yield and nutritive value of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) in Ethiopia. Agriculture and Natural Resources. 51:148-153. 2017
- Effects of altitude and harvesting dates on morphological characteristics, yield and nutritive value of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) in Ethiopia. Agriculture and Natural Resources. 51:148-153. 2017
- System dynamics modeling in designing breeding schemes: The case of Menz sheep in Ethiopian highlands. Journal of Animal Science. 95:2367-2378. 2017
- Estimation of inbreeding in Ethiopia goats using runs of homozygosity. Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica. 20:10-12. 2017
- EVALUATION OF AWASSI SHEEP GENOTYPES FOR GROWTH, MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK COMPOSITION. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES. 5:S68-S75. 2017
- GnRH and prostaglandin‐based synchronization protocols as alternatives to progestogen‐based treatments in sheep. Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 51:924-929. 2016
- 0837 Community-based breeding programs: A sustainable solution for livestock keepers?. Journal of Animal Science. 94:402-403. 2016
- S0124 Indigenous stocks as treasure troves for sustainable livestock production in the 21st century: Insights from small ruminant genomics.. Journal of Animal Science. 94:12-13. 2016
- Sire Evaluation and Genetic Trends of Pre-Weaning Growth Traits of Fogera Cattle at Metekel Ranch, Amhara, Region, Ethiopia. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 2:319-322. 2016
- Alternative Breeding Scenarios for Abergelle Goat Breed Suited to Arid Climate in Ethiopia 2016
- Delivering animal breeding programs in developing countries: Some lessons from the Livestock and Fish program 2016
- Field solution for the Artificial Insemination of Ethiopian Sheep Breeds ? 2016
- On-farm phenotypic characterization of Mursi cattle in its production environment in South Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. 2015
- Evaluation of non-genetic factors affecting calf growth, reproductive performance and milk yield of traditionally managed Sheko cattle in southwest Ethiopia. SpringerPlus. 4:568-568. 2015
- Survival analysis of genetic and non-genetic factors influencing ewe longevity and lamb survival of Ethiopian sheep breeds. Livestock Science. 176:22-32. 2015
- Relative resistance of Menz and Washera sheep breeds to artificial infection with Haemonchus contortus in the highlands of Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 47:961-968. 2015
- Phenotypic characteristics and trypanosome prevalence of Mursi cattle breed in the Bodi and Mursi districts of South Omo Zone, southwest Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 47:485-493. 2015
- Phenotypic characteristics and trypanosome prevalence of Mursi cattle breed in the Bodi and Mursi districts of South Omo Zone, southwest Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 47:485-493. 2015
- Characterization of the goat population and breeding practices of goat owners 2015
- Breeding programmes for smallholder sheep farming systems: II. Optimization of cooperative village breeding schemes.. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS. 131:350-357. 2014
- Breeding programs for smallholder sheep farming systems: I. Evaluation of alternative designs of breeding schemes.. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS. 131:341-349. 2014
- Feasibility of pedigree recording and genetic selection in village sheep flocks of smallholder farmers. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 46:809-814. 2014
- Feasibility of pedigree recording and genetic selection in village sheep flocks of smallholder farmers. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 46:809-814. 2014
- Effect of genetic improvement of body weight on herd dynamics and profitability of Ethiopian meat sheep: a dynamic simulation model. Small Ruminant Research. 117:15-24. 2014
- Valuation of traits of indigenous sheep using hedonic pricing in CentralEthiopia. Agricultural and Food Economics. 1:6. 2013
- Description of production systems and morphological characteristics of Abergelle and Western lowland goat breeds in Ethiopia: implication for community-based breeding programmes 2013
- Community-based alternative breeding plans for indigenous sheep breeds in four agro-ecological zones of Ethiopia.. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS. 129:244-253. 2012
- Community-based alternative breeding plans for indigenous sheep breeds in four agro-ecological zones of Ethiopia.. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS. 129:244-253. 2012
- Estimates of economic values for important traits of two indigenous Ethiopian sheep breeds. Small Ruminant Research. 105:154-160. 2012
- Estimates of economic values for important traits of two indigenous Ethiopian sheep breeds. Small Ruminant Research. 105:154-160. 2012
- Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for reproduction traits in indigenous Arsi-Bale goats. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 44:1007-1015. 2012
- Smallholder goat breeding and flock management practices in the central rift valley of Ethiopia.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 44:999-1006. 2012
- Serial translocation by means of circular intermediates underlies colour sidedness in cattle. Nature. 482:81-84. 2012
- Discordances between morphological systematics and molecular taxonomy in the stem line of equids: A review of the case of taxonomy of genus Equus. Livestock Science. 143:105-115. 2012
- Identification of smallholder farmers and pastoralists' preferences for sheep breeding traits: choice model approach.. Animal. 5:1984-1992. 2011
- Eco-geographical structuring and morphological diversities in Ethiopian donkey populations. Livestock Science. 141:232-241. 2011
- Population dynamics of Walia ibex (Capra walie) at Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. African Journal of Ecology. 49:292-300. 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
- Congruence between selection on breeding values and farmers' selection criteria in sheep breeding under conventional nucleus breeding schemes. Animal. 5:995-1001. 2011
- Effect of skip-a-day feed restriction on carcass yield characteristics and economic advantages of Rhode Island Red Pullets. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 6:849-855. 2011
- Effects of strategic helminthosis control on age at first lambing and lambing interval of communally grazed Menz ewes in Ethiopia. Livestock Science. 135:38-43. 2011
- The probable genetic introgression between Walia ibex (Capra walie) and domestic goats (Capra hircus) at Simien mountains national park (SMNP) in Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 6:856-865. 2011
- Epidemiology of nematode parasites of sheep around Jimma, southwestern Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 42:825-831. 2010
- Epidemiology of nematode parasites of sheep around Jimma, southwestern Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 42:825-831. 2010
- Effect of strategic helminthosis control on mortality of communally grazed Menz lambs of smallholders in the cool central Ethiopian highlands. Small Ruminant Research. 90:58-63. 2010
- Comparison of sire evaluation methods in Holstein Friesian in the central highlands of Ethiopia. INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES. 80:1194-1197. 2010
- Herd management and breeding practices of sheep owners in a mixed crop-livestock and a pastoral system of Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 5:685-691. 2010
- Genetic evaluation of Ethiopian Boran cattle and their crosses with Holstein Friesian in central Ethiopia: milk production traits.. Animal. 3:486-493. 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
- 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
- Effects of feed restriction on production and reproductive performance of Rhode Island red pullets. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 4:642-648. 2009
- Effects of non-genetic factors on responses to gastro-intestinal nematode infections in Ethiopian sheep.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 39:411-417. 2007
- Effects of non-genetic factors on responses to gastro-intestinal nematode infections in Ethiopian sheep.. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 39:411-417. 2007
- Effects of dietary protein supplementation and infection with gastrointestinal nematode parasites on some nutritional and metabolic parameters in Ethiopian Menz and Horro sheep. Livestock Production Science. 91:183-195. 2004
- Effects of breed and dietary protein supplementation on the responses to gastrointestinal nematode infections in Ethiopian sheep. Small Ruminant Research. 44:247-261. 2002
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- Livestock Genomics for Developing Countries - African Examples in Practice.. Frontiers in Genetics. 297. 2019
- Livestock Genomics for Developing Countries - African Examples in Practice.. Frontiers in Genetics. 297. 2019
- Lungworm infection in small ruminants in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS. 63-70. 2018
- Meta-analysis of average estimates of genetic parameters for growth, reproduction and milk production traits in goats. Small Ruminant Research. 71-80. 2017
- Gastrointestinal nematode infection in small ruminants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. Acta Tropica. 68-77. 2016
- Gastrointestinal nematode infection in small ruminants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. Acta Tropica. 68-77. 2016
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of metacestodes prevalence in small ruminants in Ethiopia. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 99-107. 2016
- Community-based livestock breeding programmes: essentials and examples.. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS. 155-168. 2015
- Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: a review. Livestock Science. 1-12. 2010