The development of indigenous stock in the tropics must be accompanied by an evaluation their nutrient requirements alongside those adapted exotic stock. In two separate experiments, a total 28 dietary combinations protein (18% — 24%) and metabilisable energy (2.6-3.2 Mcal/kg) were assessed using four lines exotic, local ex­otic x crosses 0-8 week old starter pullets. A combination 2.8 Mcal/kg ...

Abstract South Sulawesi is one of largest clove-producing regions in Indonesia. The highest production was obtained the Luwu, Regency area, but there needs to be data related wide distribution clove development potential, especially Bua Ponrang District, primary producer commodities. Therefore, it necessary evaluate suitability plant land, which can show area its potential Luwu Regency. This st...

A severe outbreak of dermatophilosis occurred in 1985 in a herd of Brahman cows imported from Martinique in Guadeloupe in July 1983. Little was known on this disease in Guadeloupe until then, for the local zebu breed is naturally highly resistant to diseases transmitted by ticks or associated with them. Conditions of appearance and development of the disease were studied in relation with herd m...