Management of Green house emission from livestock Epidemiology and resistance in Livestock

Objective The purpose of the work is to develop and support livestock feeding systems that are economical and efficient in the conversion of feed carbon and nitrogen into meat and milk thus reducing emission of greenhouse gases.  

Project period: Yearly

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