Genetic analysis of phenotypic indicators for heat tolerance in crossbred dairy cattle | Animal; 18(5), 1 - 12; Elsevier | R.D. Oloo, C.C. Ekine-Dzivenu, R. Mrode, J. Bennewitz, J.M.K. Ojango, G. Kipkosgei, G. Gebreyohanes, A.M. Okeyo, M.G.G. Chagunda | 2024 | Article |
Influence of climate-smart technologies on the success of livestock donation programs for smallholder farmers in Rwanda | Mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change; 29, 1 - 27; Springer Nature | John M. Kandulu, Alec Zuo, Sarah Wheeler, Theogene Dusingizimana, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda | 2024 | Article |
Dorper sheep in Africa: A review of their use and performance in different environments | CAB reviews; 18, 1 - 9; CAB International | Julie M. K. Ojango, Moses Okpeku, Richard Osei-Amponsah, Donald R. Kugonza, Okeyo Mwai, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Victor E. Olori | 2023 | Article |
Enhancing individual animal resilience to environmental disturbances to address low productivity in dairy cattle performing in sub-saharan Africa | Frontiers in animal science; 4, 1 - 19; Frontiers Media | Richard D. Oloo, Julie M. Ojango, Chinyere Ekine-Dzivenu, Gebregziabher Gebreyohanes, Raphael Mrode, Okeyo A. Mwai, Mizeck G. Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Estimated enteric methane production from cattle and small ruminants fed on diets with tropical legume forages | Cuban journal of agricultural science; 57, 1 - 25; Instituto de Ciencia Animal | J. M. Castro-Montoya, Mizeck Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing KLH binding natural antibodies and specific antibody response to Newcastle disease in Kenyan chicken populations | Journal of animal breeding and genetics; 140(1), 106 - 120; John Wiley & Sons | Sophie Miyumo, Chrilukovian B. Wasike, Evans D. Ilatsia, Jörn Bennewitz, Mizeck G. Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Genetic and phenotypic correlations among feed efficiency, immune and production traits in indigenous chicken of Kenya | Frontiers in genetics; 13, 1 - 13; Frontiers Media | Sophie A. Miyumo, Chrilukovian B. Wasike, Evans D. Ilatsia, Jorn Bennewitz, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Potential for quantifying general environmental resilience of dairy cattle in sub-Saharan Africa using deviations in milk yield | Frontiers in animal science; 4, 1 - 14; Frontiers Media | Richard D. Oloo, Raphael Mrode, Jörn Bennewitz, Chinyere C. Ekine-Dzivenu, Julie M. Ojango, Gebregziabher Gebreyohanes, Okeyo A. Mwai, Mizeck Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Public awareness, attitude and empathy regarding the management of surplus dairy calves | Journal of agricultural and environmental ethics; 36(11), 1 - 18; Wolters Kluwer | Mareike Herrler, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop | 2023 | Article |
Response to hormonal treatment and conception rates of Sahiwal cows subjected to fixed time artificial insemination in pastoral dairy systems | Tropical animal health and production; 55(1), 1 - 8; Springer Nature | T. M. Magothe, D. K. Mwangi, C. B. Wasike, R. W. Waineina, S. A. Miyumo, S. I. Mwangi, E. D. Ilatsia | 2023 | Article |
Sustainable development outlooks to subsistent apiculture in a transition: the case of Ethiopia | Journal of apicultural research & bee world; 62(4), 730 - 740; Taylor & Francis | Teweldemedhn Gebretinsae Hailu, Mizeck Chagunda, Peter Rosenkranz | 2023 | Article |
Assessment of seasonal variation in methane emissions of Mediterranean buffaloes using a laser methane detector | Animals; 12(24), 1 - 13; MDPI | Lydia Lanzoni, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Isa Fusaro, Matteo Chincarini, Melania Giammarco, Alberto Stanislao Atzori, Michele Podaliri, Giorgio Vignola | 2022 | Article |
Associations among body energy status, feeding duration and activity with respect to diet energy and protein content in housed dairy cows | The journal of dairy research; 89(2), 128 - 133; Cambridge University Press | Liveness Jessica Banda, Mizeck Gift Gibson Chagunda, Cheryl Joy Ashworth, David John Roberts | 2022 | Article |
Connected cows and cyber chickens? | Agricultural systems; 196, 1 - 13; Elsevier | Thomas Daum, Thanammal Ravichandran, Juliet Kariuki, Mizeck Chagunda, Regina Birner | 2022 | Article |
Does the gender of farmers matter for improving small ruminant productivity? | Small ruminant research; 206, - ; Elsevier | Juliet Kariuki, Alessandra Galie, Regina Birner, Edwin Oyieng, Mizeck G.G. Chagunda, Samwel Jakinda, Duncan Milia, Julie M.K. Ojango | 2022 | Article |
From a documented past of the Jersey breed in Africa to a profit index linked future | Frontiers in genetics; 13, 1 - 20; Frontiers Media | Oluyinka Opoola, Felicien Shumbusho, David Hambrook, Sam Thomson, Harvey Dai, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Jude L. Capper, Dominic Moran, Raphael Mrode, Appolinaire Djikeng | 2022 | Article |
Measurement duration but not distance, angle, and neighbour-proximity affects precision in enteric methane emissions when using the laser methane detector technique in lactating dairy cows | Animals; 12(10), 1 - 9; MDPI | Raphaël Boré, Thiphaine Bruder, Mohammed El Jabri, Margaret March, Paul R. Hargreaves, Benoît Rouillé, Richard J. Dewhurst, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda | 2022 | Article |
Breeding strategies for improving smallholder dairy cattle productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa | Journal of animal breeding and genetics; 138(6), 668 - 687; John Wiley & Sons | Aluna R. Chawala, Enrique Sanchez-Molano, Richard J. Dewhurst, Andrew Peters, Mizeck Chagunda, Georgios Banos | 2021 | Article |
Genetic analysis of lifetime productivity traits in goats | Archives animal breeding; 64(2), 293 - 304; Copernicus Publications | Marie-Rosa Wolber, Henning Hamann, Pera Herold | 2021 | Article |
Morphology, adipocyte size, and fatty acid analysis of dairy cattle digital cushions, and the effect of body condition score and age | Journal of dairy science; 104(5), 6238 - 6252; Elsevier | R.F. Newsome, A. Mostyn, J.P. Wilson, A. Alibhai, N. Bollard, L. Randall, M.G.G. Chagunda, C.J. Sturrock, M. Keane, M. Green, J.N. Huxley, C.S. Rutland, R. F. Newsome | 2021 | Article |
Does backyard-keeping of native sows by smallholders in Quezon, Philippines, offer sustainability benefits compared to more intensive management of exotic sow breeds? | Journal of agriculture and rural development in the tropics and subtropics; 121(1), 43 - 55; Universität Kassel | Philipp C. Muth, Inga K. Pöhlmann, Sangeun Bae, Christoph Reiber, Orville L. Bondoc, Anne Valle Zárate | 2020 | Article |
Enhancing knowledge exchange and performance recording through use of short messaging service in smallholder dairy farming systems in Malawi | Cogent food & agriculture; 6(1), 1 - 9; Taylor & Francis | Daniel Chiumia, Timothy N. Gondwe, Liveness J. Banda, S. N. Sivaselvam, Susanne E. Ulbrich, Mizeck G.G. Chagunda | 2020 | Article |
How information communication technology can enhance evidence-based decisions and farm-to-fork animal traceability for livestock farmers | The ScientificWorld journal; 1 - 12 | G. Mwanga, E. Mbega, Z. Yonah, M.G.G. Chagunda | 2020 | Article |
Joint genetic analysis for dairy cattle performance across countries in sub-Saharan Africa | South African journal of animal science; 50(4), 507 - 520; University of Fort Hare | O. Opoola, G. Banos, J.M.K. Ojango, R. Mrode, G. Simm, C.B. Banga, L.M. Beffa, M.G.G. Chagunda | 2020 | Article |
Machine learning models for predicting the use of different animal breeding services in smallholder dairy farms in Sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical animal health and production; 5(3), S. 1081 - 1091; Springer Nature | G. Mwanga, S. Lockwood, D.F.N. Mujibi, Z. Yonah, Mizeck Chagunda, Gladness Mwanga | 2020 | Article |
Phenomics and its potential impact on livestock development in low-income countries | Animal frontiers; 10(2), 6 - 11; American Society of Animal Science | Raphael Mrode, Chinyere Ekine Dzivenu, Karen Marshall, Mizeck Gift Gibson Chagunda, Bridgit Syombua Muasa, Julie Ojango, Ally Mwai Okey | 2020 | Article |
Status quo und Determinanten der Kälbervermarktung von ökologischen und konventionellen Milchviehbetrieben in Baden-Württemberg | Züchtungskunde; 92(5), 320 - 338; Verlag Eugen Ulmer | C. Reiber, M. Wollmeister, T. Sommer, M.G.G. Chagunda | 2020 | Article |
Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical animal health and production; 51(6), 1699 - 1705; Springer Nature | O. Opoola, R. Mrode, G. Banos, J. Ojango, C. Banga, G. Simm, M.G.G. Chagunda | 2019 | Article |
Durch- und Dauermelken bei Milchziegen | Züchtungskunde; 91(2), S. 129 - 140; Verlag Eugen Ulmer | Marie-Rosa Wolber, Henning Hamann, Pera Herold | 2019 | Article |
Farmer-preferred traits in smallholder dairy farming systems in Tanzania | Tropical animal health and production; 41(6), S. 1337 - 1344; Springer Nature | A.R. Chawala, G. Banos, A. Peters, M.G.G. Chagunda, Mizeck Chagunda, A. R. Chawala | 2019 | Article |
Suitability of dual-purpose cockerels of 3 different genetic origins for fattening under free-range conditions | Poultry science; 98(12), 6564 - 6571; Elsevier | Alexandr Torres, Philipp C. Muth, Juan Capote, Covadonga Rodríguez, Maria Fresno, Anne Valle Zárate | 2019 | Article |
Multi-country investigation of factors influencing breeding decisions by smallholder dairy farmers in sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical animal health and production; - ; Springer Nature | G. Mwanga, F. D. N. Mujibi, Z. O. Yonah, M. G. G. Chagunda | 2018 | Article |
Robustness and sensitivity of a blueprint for on-farm estimation of dairy cow energy balance | Journal of dairy science; 101(7), 1 - 17; Elsevier | V. M. Thorup, M. G. G. Chagunda, A. Fischer, M. R. Weisbjerg, N. C. Friggens | 2018 | Article |
Use of High Density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Arrays to Assess Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Dairy Systems: The Case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda | Frontiers in genetics; - ; Frontiers Media | M. G. Chagunda, F. D. N. Mujibi, T. Dusingizimana, O. Kamana, E. Cheruiyot, O. A. Mwai | 2018 | Article |
Discriminating the quality of local pork from crossbred pork from extensive production of ethnic minorities in mountainous northern Vietnam | Journal of agriculture and rural development in the tropics and subtropics; 118/1, 45 - 57; Universität Kassel | P. C. Muth, A. Markemann, L. T. T. Huyen, Valle Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Párametros de crecimiento de pollos de doble propósito de differentes líneras genéticas / Comparison of growth performance of dual-purpose cockerels of different genetic strains | Actas Iberoamericanas de conservación animal; 10, 117 - 121; Edita Red CONBIAND | A. Torres, A. Valle Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Pollos Camperos Canarios: un pasado y futuro de doble propósito | Agropalca; 36, 29 - 29; Palca | A. Torres, A. Valle Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Production objectives, trait and breed preferences of farmers keeping N'Dama, Fulani Zebu and crossbred cattle and implications for breeding programs | Animal; 687 - 695; Elsevier | S. A. Traore, A. Markemann, C. Reiber, H. P. Piepho, A. Valle-Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Sow efficiency and early piglet mortality in two local pig breeds on smallholder farms in northern Vietnam - a longitudinal study | Tropical animal health and production; - ; Springer Nature | P. C. Muth, L. T. T. Huyen, Valle Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Tailoring slaughter weight of indigenous Vietnamese Ban pigs for the requirements of urban high-end niche markets | NJAS; 80, 27 - 36; Taylor & Francis | P. C. Muth, L. T. T. Huyen, A. Markemann, Valle Zárate | 2017 | Article |
Combining revealed and stated preferences to define goat breeding objectives in Ethiopia | Livestock science; 191, 179 - 186; Elsevier | T. Woldu, A. Markemann, C. Reiber, G. T. Kassie, A. Valle Zárate | 2016 | Article |
Impact of projects initiating group marketing of smallholder farmers - A case study of pig producer marketing groups in Vietnam | Journal of co-operative organization and management; 4(1), 31 - 41; Elsevier | K. Schöll, A. Markemann, B. Megersa, R. Birner, A. Valle Zárate | 2016 | Article |
Optimizing contributions of goat farming to household economic success and food security in three production systems in Ethiopia | Journal of agriculture and rural development in the tropics and subtropics; 117, 73 - 85; Universität Kassel | T. Woldu, A. Markemann, C. Reiber, P. C. Muth, A. Valle Zárate | 2016 | Article |
Drinking water sources, availability, quality, access and utilization for goats in the Karak Governorate, Jordan | Tropical animal health and production; 47(1), 163 - 169; Springer Nature | J. Al-Khazaleh, C. Reiber, Al Baqain | 2015 | Article |
The role of livestock diversification in ensuring household food security under a changing climate in Borana, Ethiopia | Food security; 6(1), 15 - 28; Springer Nature | B. M. Bati, A. Markemann, A. Angassa, A. Valle Zárate | 2014 | Article |
Beef cattle keeping by smallholders in a mountainous province of northern Vietnam in relation to poverty status, community remoteness and ethnicity | Animal production science; 53(2), 163 - 172; CSIRO Publishing | L. T. T. Huyen, D. T. T. Van, A. Markemann, P. Herold, Valle Zárate | 2013 | Article |
Definition nutzerspezifischer Zuchtziele für Braunvieh und Hinterwälder Rind in Baden-Württemberg | Züchtungskunde; 3, 173 - 187; Verlag Eugen Ulmer | R. Roessler, P. Herold, A. Weidele, Valle Zárate | 2013 | Article |
Development of organisation and planning in animal breeding: II. A review on breeding planning | Archiv Tierzucht; 55(5), 519 - 531; Copernicus Publications | P. Herold, R. Rößler, H. Momm, Valle Zárate | 2012 | Article |
Effect of feed supplements on dry season milk yield and profitability of crossbred cows in Honduras | Tropical animal health and production; 45(5), 1131 - 1138; Springer Nature | C. Reiber, M. Peters, J. Möhring, R. Schultze-Kraft | 2012 | Article |
Organisation of breeding under difficult framework conditions - the case of smallholder pig breeding in mountainous areas in Northwest Vietnam | Archiv Tierzucht; 55(6), 590 - 602; Copernicus Publications | R. Roessler, P. Herold, H. Momm, Valle Zárate | 2012 | Article |
Group-based Learning in an Authoritarian Setting? Novel Extension Approaches in Vietnam’s Northern Upland | The journal of agricultural education and extension; 17(1), 85 - 98; Taylor & Francis | I. Schad, R. Roessler, A. Neef, A. Valle Zárate, V. Hoffmann | 2011 | Article |
Promotion and adoption of silage technologies in drought-constrained areas of Honduras | Tropical grasslands; 44, 231 - 245; Tropical Grassland Society of Australia | C. Reiber, R. Schultze-Kraft, M. Peters, P. Lentes, V. Hoffmann | 2010 | Article |
Breeding indigenous cattle resources for beef production in Sub-Saharan Africa | Outlook on agriculture; 38(4), - ; SAGE Publications | T. O. Rewe, P. Herold, H.-P. Piepho, A. K. Kahi, Valle Zárate | 2009 | Article |
Pig production in Vietnam - a review | CAB reviews; 3(23), 1 - 15; CAB International | U. Lemke, M. Mergenthaler, R. Rößler, L. T. T. Huyen, P. Herold, B. Kaufmann, Valle Zárate | 2008 | Article |
Growth, carcass and meat quality parameters of purebred and crossbred goat kids in extensive pasture | Archiv Tierzucht; 50(2), - ; Copernicus Publications | P. Herold, H. Snell, E. S. Tawfik | 2007 | Article |
Aspects pratiques en élevage d'aulacode (Thryonomys swinderianus). VI. Mesures préventives contre la mauvaise usure des incisives | Revue d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux; 49(4), 341 - 346; Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement | G. A. Mensah, A. Schwarzenberg, C.-H. Stier, T. Kangni, C. F. Gall | 1996 | Article |
Genetic and phenotypic correlations among feed efficiency,immune and production traits in indigenous chicken of Kenya | Frontiers in Genetics. ; 13, 1-13; Frontiers Media | Sophie A. Miyumo, Chrilukovian B. Wasike, Evans D. Ilatsia, Jorn Bennewitz and Mizeck G. G. Chagunda | 2023 | Article |
Public Awareness, Attitude and Empathy Regarding the Management of Surplus Dairy Calves. | Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics ; 36(11), 1-18; Kluwer | Mareike Herrler, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop | 2023 | Article |
Connected cows and cyber chickens? : Stocktaking and case studies of digital livestock tools in Kenya and India | Agricultural systems; 196, 1-13; Elvesier | Daum, Thomas | 2022 | Article |
Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing KLH binding natural antibodies and specific antibody response to Newcastle disease in Kenyan chicken populations. | Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics; 140, 106-120 | Miyumo, S., Wasike, C. B., Ilatsia, E. D., Bennewitz, J., & Chagunda, M. G. | 2022 | Article |
Breeding strategies for improving smallholder dairy cattle productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. | Journal of animal breeding and genetics; 138(6), 668-687 | Chawala, A.L.; Sanchez-Molano, E.; Dewhurst, D.J.; Peters, A.; Chagunda, M.G.G.; Banos, G. | 2021 | Article |
Does the gender of farmers matter for improving small ruminant productivity? A Kenyan case study. | Small Ruminant Research; 206 | Kariuki,J., Galie,A., Birner,R., Oyieng,E., Chagunda,M.G.G., Jakinda,S., Milia,D., and Ojango,J.M.K. | 2021 | Article |
Phenomics and its potential impact on livestock development in low income countries: 1 Innovative applications of emerging related digital technology. | Animal Frontiers; 10(2), 6-11; ASAS | Mrode, R., Dzivenu, C.E., Marshall, K., Chagunda, M.G.G., Muasa, B.S., Ojango, J., and Okeyo, A.M. | 2020 | Article |
Enhancing knowledge exchange and performance recording through use of short messaging service in smallholder dairy farming systems in Malawi. | Cogent food & agricultur; 6(1), 1-9; Taylor & Francis | Chiumia, D., Gondwe, T.N., Banda, L.J., Sivaselvam, S.N., Ulbrich, S.E., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2020 | Article |
How Information Communication Technology Can EnhanceEvidence-Based Decisions and Farm-to-Fork AnimalTraceability for Livestock Farmers | The Scientific World Journal; | Mwanga, G., Mbega, E, Yonah, Z., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2020 | Article |
Joint genetic analysis for dairy cattle performance across countries in sub-Saharan Africa. | SASAS South African Society of Animal Science; 50(4), 507-520; Hatfield | Opoola, O., Banos, G., Ojango, J.M.K., Mrode, R., Simm, G., Banga, C.B., Beffa, L.M., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2020 | Article |
Machine learning models for predicting the use of different animal breeding services in smallholder dairy farms in Sub-Saharan Africa. | Tropical Animal health and Production; 52(3), 1081-1091; Springer Science | Mwanga, G., Lockwood, S., Mujibi, D.F.N., Yonah, Z., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2020 | Article |
Current situations of animal data recording dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical Animal health and Production; 51(6), 1699-1705; Springer Science | Opoola, O., Mrode, R., Banos, G., Ojango, J., Banga, C., Simm, G., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2019 | Article |
Farmer-preferred traits in smallholder dairy farming systems in Tanzania. | Tropical Animal health and Production.; 41(6), 1337-1344; Springer Science | Chawala, A.R., Banos, G., Peters, A., and Chagunda, M.G.G. | 2019 | Article |
A comparison of milk yields and methane production from three contrasting high-yielding dairy cattle feeding regimes: Cut- and curry, partial grazing and total mixed ration. | Grass Forage Science; 73(3), 789-797; Wiley-Blackwell | Cameron, L., Chagunda, M.G.G., Roberts, D.J., and Lee, M.A. | 2018 | Article |
Contribution of cattle of different breeds to household food security in southern Mali. | Food Security; 10(3), 549-560; Springer Netherlands | Traoré, S. A., Reiber, C., Megersa, B., & Zárate, A. V. | 2018 | Article |
Heterosis in cattle crossbreeding shemes in tropical regions: meta-analysis of effects of breed combination, trait type, and climate on level of heterosis | Journal of Animal Science; 97(1), 29-34; Oxford University Press | Bunning, H., Wall, E., Chagunda, M.G.G., Banos, G., and Simm, G. | 2018 | Article |
Multi-country investigation of factors infleuencing breeding decisions by smallholder dairy farmers in sub-Saharan Africa | Tropical Animal health and Productio; 51(2), 395-409; Springer Science | Mwanga, G., Mujibi, F.D.N., Yonah, Z.O., and Chagunda, M.G.G | 2018 | Article |
Productive and economic performance of endemic N`Dama cattle in southern Mali compared to Fulani Zebu and their crossbreds. | Livestock Science; 209, 77-85; Elsevier Science | Traoré, S.A., Reiber, C., and Valle Zárate, A. | 2018 | Article |
Robustness and sensitivity of a blueprint for on-farm estimation of dairy cow energy balance. | Journal of Dairy Scienc; 101(7), 6002-6018; Elsevier | Thorup, V.M., Chagunda, M.G.G., Fischer, A., Weisbjerg, M.R., and Friggens, N.C. | 2018 | Article |
Selecting for improved feed efficiency and reduces methane emissions in dairy cattle | Animal; 12(2), 336-349; Elsevier | Lovendahl, P., Difford, G.F., Chagunda, M.G.G., Huhtanen, P., Lidauer, M.H., Lassen, J., and Lund, P. | 2018 | Article |
Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka programme in Rwanda. | Frontiers in Genetics; 9; Frontiers Media | Chagunda, M.G.G., Mujibi, F.D.N., Dusingizimana, T., Kamana, O., Cheruiyot, E., and Mwai, O.A | 2018 | Article |