Leuca-fence: Living fence for sheep using Leucaena leucocephala

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Abstract

Describes construction features of a `live' Leucaena leucocephala fence, developed by ILCA as part of its Small Ruminant Programme in Ibadan, Nigeria, that has been successfully used in restraining the movements of sheep.

Citation

FAO World Animal Review;47:49

Authors

  • Sumberg, J.E.

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