2International Livestock Research Institute, Dakar, Senegal
The expected increase in livestock production to meet its increasing demand could lead to increased water depletion through feeds production. This study aimed at estimating the amount of water depletion through feeds and its corresponding productivity in livestock within the three dominant livestock management systems namely sedentary-intensive, sedentary-extensive, and transhumance in Yatenga and Seno provinces in the Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso. Using a participatory rapid appraisal and individual interview, beneficial animal products, and services were estimated, and consequently, livestock water productivity (LWP) as the ratio of livestock products and services to the amount of water depleted. Our results showed feed resources are mainly natural pasture and crop residues are common in all the management systems though the proportion of each feed type in the feed basket and seasonal preferences varied. Consequently, wa
13 April 2021
Type Event Proceeding
Are you looking to make better grazing decisions on your farm in April? On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 7th April, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through how you can use PastureBase Ireland to plan your spring grazing.
The Grass10 and PastureBase team gave an update on Spring grass supply & grazing from PastureBase Ireland, as well as tips and advice on managing the 2
nd rotation during April. They gave an overview of the terms used on PastureBase Ireland such as Average Farm Cover, Cover per Livestock Unit, Demand and Days Ahead so you can make better grazing decisions. The panel also outlined how to set your farm up with quality grass as we transition from low to high growth rates.
YCSO searches for owner of missing steer
YCSO
Animal found near roundabout along Araby Road
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff s Office (YCSO) is searching for the owner of a lost steer.
Deputies say the animal was found around 4:30 Saturday afternoon in the roundabout at Araby Road and Interstate 8. YCSO believes it may have fallen out of a trailer.
The steer wasn t hurt in the fall. The Sheriff s Livestock Unit is currently caring for it. If no one claims the animal by April 13, 2021, YCSO will turn it over to the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Deputies ask anyone with information on this steer to call Eric Driedger at 928-783-4427. You can also visit the YCSO website to submit an anonymous tip.
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7 January, 2021
Sri Lanka Army established the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock Unit stated the Army Spokesperson.
The inauguration ceremony was held this morning (07).