ILRI annual report 2007: markets that work - making a living from livestock
Author: International Livestock Research Institute
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Published:
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 929146225X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: International Livestock Research Institute
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Published:
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 929146225X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Frans Swanepoel
Publisher: UJ Press
Published: 2010-11-01
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 1928424813
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book provides critical information and knowledge on the importance of livestock in the global effort to alleviate poverty and promote human health. It describes and evaluates case studies, examines theoretical frameworks, and discusses key global policy development issues, challenges and constraints related to smallholder livestock-production systems around the globe. The book is written for academic professionals, industry experts, government officials and other scholars interested in the facts and issues concerning the contribution of livestock to the social and economic progress of developing countries.
Author: Young W. Park
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-04-09
Total Pages: 1063
ISBN-13: 1118534204
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Milk is nature’s most complete food, and dairy products are considered to be the most nutritious foods of all. The traditional view of the role of milk has been greatly expanded in recent years beyond the horizon of nutritional subsistence of infants: it is now recognized to be more than a source of nutrients for the healthy growth of children and nourishment of adult humans. Alongside its major proteins (casein and whey), milk contains biologically active compounds, which have important physiological and biochemical functions and significant impacts upon human metabolism, nutrition and health. Many of these compounds have been proven to have beneficial effects on human nutrition and health. This comprehensive reference is the first to address such a wide range of topics related to milk production and human health, including: mammary secretion, production, sanitation, quality standards and chemistry, as well as nutrition, milk allergies, lactose intolerance, and the bioactive and therapeutic compounds found in milk. In addition to cow’s milk, the book also covers the milk of non-bovine dairy species which is of economic importance around the world. The Editors have assembled a team of internationally renowned experts to contribute to this exhaustive volume which will be essential reading for dairy scientists, nutritionists, food scientists, allergy specialists and health professionals.
Author: Sikhalazo Dube
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Published: 2009-01-01
Total Pages: 43
ISBN-13:
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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"In rural societies, where local culture and traditions are still very vibrant, responsibilities and tasks are often assigned to women and men on the basis of traditional gender roles, defined as those behaviours and responsibilities that a society considers appropriate for men, women, boys and girls. These roles change over time, have different characteristics in every local context and are shaped by ideological, religious, cultural, ethnic and economic factors. They are a key determinant of the distribution of resources and responsibilities between men and women (FAO, 2010b). In many cases gender roles are biased and favour certain social constituencies at the expense of others. Rural women, for instance, face serious obstacles more regularly than men, since traditional structures and perceptions tend to prevent them from obtaining the necessary tools to reach their full potential in the agricultural sector. In fact, despite their major involvement in and contribution to livestock management, women tend to have limited access to resources, extension services and less participation in decision making compared to their male counterparts (FAO, 2011a). Recognizing the different roles that women and men play in the agriculture sector is key to identifying the diverse challenges they face and tailoring projects and programmes on their specific needs. Understanding and integrating these diverse roles and specific dynamics into projects and programmes can significantly improve their outcomes and effectiveness (FAO, IFAD, World Bank, 2007; FAO, 2011a)."--Publisher's description.
Author: Union Of International Associations
Publisher:
Published: 2013-06-21
Total Pages: 1450
ISBN-13: 9789004255135
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Volume 1 (A and B) covers international organizations throughout the world, comprising their aims, activities and events.
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: State of Food and Agriculture
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789251062159
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Livestock contribute 40 percent of the global value of agricultural output and support the livelihoods and food security of almost a billion people. Rapidly rising incomes and urbanization, combined with underlying population growth, are driving demand for meat and other animal products in many developing countries. These changes and the speed with which they are occurring have created systemic risks for livelihoods, human and animal health and the environment. To meet the challenges and constraints of the twenty-first century, the livestock sector requires appropriate institutions, research, development interventions and governance that reflect the diversity within the sector and the multiple demands placed upon it. 9789251062159 http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/i0680e/i0680e00.htm.