Small ruminant production is the main source of income of farmers living in arid and
semiarid regions. Sheep and goats raised in these areas are generally confronted with …

The prickly pear cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) is a
serious pest that causes severe damage to prickly pear cactus species of the genus Opuntia …

Barbarine sheep is the dominant breed in Tunisia. This fat-tailed breed present in all
production systems is characterised by metabolic and digestive adaptation to the contrasting …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the replacement effect of wheat bran with spineless
cactus and urea in heifers. Twenty-four heifers with an average initial weight of 185±13 kg …

We investigated the viability of Opuntia ficus indica (or cactus), as nutritional substitute for
alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) hays, assessing its effects …

India is one of worst disaster prone countries of the world. Out of 36 states and union
territories in the country, 25 of them are disaster prone. Disasters continue to occur without …

Opuntia spp. are among the most important potential crops in the sustainable agricultural
development of arid and semi-arid regions. They are mostly known as a fruit crop, and it is …

The importance of livestock in livelihood and development is understood and acknowledged
by people throughout the world. Most importantly and most obviously, it is also understood …

The exponential increase of food insecurity around the world warrants for the development
of mitigation strategies which include looking for new food sources that will not only …

In Tunisia and in most countries of the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, research
in small ruminants is historically well embedded in the national agricultural research system …