Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences

100%

Rural Development

62%

Agricultural Extension

90%

Sustainable Development

75%

Scientific Research

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0

Chapters
0

Articles
15

Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

Regassa, B., U. Galmessa, L. Fita and C. Merera, 2016. Lactation and reproductive performance of local and crossbred cows in selected urban and peri-urban dairy production system of west Shoa Zone, Oromia. Adv. Life Sci. Technol., 50: 10-16.
Ramaprasad, J. and C.M. Erge, 2016. Algae (Spirulina platensis) and duckweed (Lemna gibba sp) Proteinaceous aquatic bio-mass as feed supplements in livestock and poultry rations-a review. Int. J. Curr. Res., 8: 36069-36079.
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Prasad, R.J., S.J. Sourie, V.R. Cherukuri, L. Fita and C.E. Merera, 2015. Global warming: Genesis, facts and impacts on livestock farming and mitigation strategies. Int. J. Agric. Innov. Res., 3: 1494-1503.
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Prasad, J.R., J.S. Souri, A.K. Sharma, V.R. Cherukuri and C.M. Erge, 2015. Designer livestock-based foods and their potential human health benefits: An overview. Int. J. Curr. Res., 7: 18105-18117.
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Prasad, J. R., J.S. Sourie, A.K. Sharma, V.R. Cherukuri and C.M. Erge, 2015. Genetically modified crops-perceptions, concerns assessment and regulations for food safety in the context of human and animal nutrition-Review paper. Int. J. Life Sci., 4: 240-250.
Merera, C., U. Galmessa, T. Ayele and L. Fita, 2015. Carcass pH and color of Horro rams under different management practices at Ambo University, Ethiopia. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 10: 2130-2135.
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Erge, C.M., U. Galmessa, T. Ayele and L. Fita, 2014. Growth performance and carcass characteristics of Horro rams under different management practices at Ambo University, Ethiopia. Global J. Anim. Scient. Res., 2: 184-189.
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Merera, C., U. Galmessa, A. Olkeba, L. Fita and S. Abegaz, 2013. Short communication on dairy technology transfer and community services: The case of provision of improved dairy technologies for low income women around Ambo town. Int. J. Ambo Univ.: J. Sci. Sustain. Dev., 1: 87-93.
Merera, C., T. Ayana and T. Gudeta, 2013. Effect of feeding Leucaena pallida with concentrate and antihelmentic treatment on growth performance and nematode parasite infestation of Horro ewe lambs in Ethiopia. Int. J. Livest. Prod., 4: 155-160.
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Merera, C., J. Dekebo and U. Galmessa, 2013. Weight gain, carcass characteristics and economic feasibility of Horro rams supplemented with different substitution levels of maize grain and molasses. J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev., 5: 115-120.
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Merera, C., A. Sebsibe, G. Abebe and A.L. Goetsch, 2013. Length of feeding periods on mutton pH and color of highland (Arsi-Bale) and lowland (Black Head Ogaden) male sheep of Ethiopia. Int. J. Ambo Univ.: J. Sci. Sustain. Dev., 1: 51-61.
Merera, C. and U. Galmessa, 2013. Fattening performances of culled dairy bulls to boost benefits of dairy farmers in Western Oromia, Ethiopia. Int. J. Livest. Prod., 4: 161-164.
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Galmessa, U., H. Abera, J. Dessalegn and C. Merera, 2013. Utilization of brewer's waste as replacement for maize in the ration of calves. WebPub J. Agric. Res., 1: 8-11.
Merera, C., G. Abebe, A. Sebsibe and A.L. Goetsch, 2010. Effects and interactions of origin of sheep in Ethiopia (Highland vs Lowland areas), feeding and lengths of rest and feeding on harvest measures. J. Applied Anim. Res., 37: 33-42.
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Lemma, T., G. Gebreyohanes, C. Merera, J. Desalegn, G. Aboma and D. Geleti, 2005. Comparative feeding values of Leucaena pallida and Noug Cake (G. abyssinica) for fattening Horro steers. Ethiop. J. Anim. Prod., 5: 67-76.