Publication Date
1993
Description
Zambia is a large country (7S2 972 km"Z) with a low population density (about 1 Olkm2), 3 distinct seasons and 3 a8f(!-ecological regions, Each region has a specific temperature and rainfall regime, The country has 2.6 million head of cattle of various breeds concentrated in regions of low (<700 mm) to moderate (8()()..1000 mm) annual rainfall with high to moderate temperatures, Calving and turn off rates are low in the traditional sector, Pasture research started 10 years ago. Work reported here was concentrated in each of the agro-ecologlcal regions. The results suggested that production from local breeds could be improved by adopting and integrating pasture farming.
Citation
Kulich, Jarsolav, "Recent Advances in Pasture Research and Development in Zambia with Special Reference to the Agro-ecological Regions" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 18.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session13/18
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Recent Advances in Pasture Research and Development in Zambia with Special Reference to the Agro-ecological Regions
Zambia is a large country (7S2 972 km"Z) with a low population density (about 1 Olkm2), 3 distinct seasons and 3 a8f(!-ecological regions, Each region has a specific temperature and rainfall regime, The country has 2.6 million head of cattle of various breeds concentrated in regions of low (<700 >mm) to moderate (8()()..1000 mm) annual rainfall with high to moderate temperatures, Calving and turn off rates are low in the traditional sector, Pasture research started 10 years ago. Work reported here was concentrated in each of the agro-ecologlcal regions. The results suggested that production from local breeds could be improved by adopting and integrating pasture farming.
