International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 282

Full Length Research Paper

Estimation of major livestock feed resources and feed balance in Moyale district of Boran Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Hassanuur Hassan
  • Hassanuur Hassan
  • Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Injibara University, Ethiopia.
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Netsanet Beyero
  • Netsanet Beyero
  • Department of Animal Production and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
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Merga Bayssa
  • Merga Bayssa
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, College of Agriculture, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 11 July 2019
  •  Accepted: 07 November 2019
  •  Published: 31 March 2020

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