Dr. Solomon Gizaw Gebre Michael
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Dr. Solomon Gizaw Gebre Michael

Research Scientist
International Livestock research Institute,Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from International Livestock research Institute,Ethiopia

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Livestock Management
62%
Animal Breeding
90%
Milk Production
75%
Genetic Parameters
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Mezgebe, G., S. Gizaw and M. Urge, 2018. Economic values of Begait cattle breeding-objective traits under low and medium input production systems in northern Ethiopia. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 30. .
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  2. Onzima, R.B., S. Gizaw, D.R. Kugonza, J.A.M. van Arendonk and E. Kanis, 2017. Production system and participatory identification of breeding objective traits for indigenous goat breeds of Uganda. Small Ruminant Res. 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.07.007.
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  3. Mezgebe, G., S. Gizaw, M. Urge and A. Chavhan, 2017. Begait cattle production systems and production performances in northern Ethiopia. Int. J. Life Sci., 5: 506-516.
  4. Gizaw, S., M. Abera, M. Muluye, M. Aliy, K. Alemayehu and A. Tegegne, 2017. Validating the classification of smallholder dairy farming systems based on herd genetic structure and access to breeding services. Agric. Sci., 8: 545-558.
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  5. Gizaw, S. and A. Tegegne, 2017. Bio-economic and operational feasibility of introducing oestrus synchronization and artificial insemination in simulated smallholder sheep breeding programmes. Animal. 10.1017/S1751731117003032.
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  6. Getachew, T., H.J. Huson, M. Wurzinger, J. Burgstaller and S. Gizaw et al., 2017. Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: Implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture. BMC Genet., Vol. 18. 10.1186/s12863-017-0526-2.
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  7. Gebre, K.T., M. Wurzinger, S. Gizaw, A. Haile, B. Rischkowsky, T. Getachew and J. Solkner, 2017. System dynamics modeling in designing breeding schemes: The case of Menz sheep in Ethiopian highlands. J. Anim. Sci., 95: 2367-2378.
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  8. Dagnew, Y., M. Urge, Y. Tadesse and S. Gizaw, 2017. Sheep production and breeding systems in north western lowlands of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Implication for conservation and improvement of Gumz sheep breed. J. Anim. Sci., 7: 179-197.
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  9. Bekele, A., Z. Wuletaw, A. Haile, S. Gizaw and G. Mekuriaw, 2017. Genetic parameters for reproduction traits and correlation with pre weaning growth traits of Fogera cattle at Metekel ranch, north west Ethiopia. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 29. .
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  10. Abraham, H., S. Gizaw and M. Urge, 2017. Milk production performance of Begait goat under semi intensive and extensive management in Western Tigray, North Ethiopia. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 29. .
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  11. Abraham, H., S. Gizaw and M. Urge, 2017. Begait goat production systems and breeding practices in Western Tigray, North Ethiopia. Open J. Anim. Sci., 7: 198-212.
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  12. Mekuriaw, G., S. Gizaw, T. Dessie, O. Mwai, A. Djikeng and K. Tesfaye, 2016. A review on current knowledge of genetic diversity of domestic goats (Capra hircus) identified by microsatellite loci: How those efforts are strong to support the breeding programs? J. Life Sci. Biomed., 6: 22-32.
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  13. Getachew, T., A. Haile, M. Wurzinger, B. Rischkowsky and S. Gizaw et al., 2016. Review of sheep crossbreeding based on exotic sires and among indigenous breeds in the tropics: An Ethiopian perspective. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 11: 901-911.
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  14. Bekele, A., Z. Wuletaw, A. Haile, S. Gizaw and G. Mekuriaw, 2016. Sire evaluation and genetic trends of pre-weaning growth traits of Fogera cattle at Metekel Ranch, Amhara, Region, Ethiopia. Int. J. Sci. Res. Sci. Technol., 5: 319-322.
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  15. Bekele, A., Z. Wuletaw, A. Haile, S. Gizaw and G. Mekuriaw, 2016. Genetic parameter estimation of pre weaning growth traits of Fogera cattle at Metekel Ranch, Northwest Ethiopia. Int. J. Sci. Res. Sci. Technol., 5: 15-21.
  16. Haile, D., S. Gizaw and K. Kebede, 2015. Selection criteria and breeding practice of sheep in mixed crop livestock farming system of north Shoa, Ethiopia. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 5: 168-174.
  17. Haile, D., S. Gizaw and K. Kebede, 2015. Farmers' perception towards Awassi Menz crossbred sheep and management practice in North Shoa. J. Poverty Investment Dev., 18: 63-70.
  18. Getachew, T., S. Gizaw, M. Wurzinger, A. Haile and B. Rischkowsky et al., 2015. Survival analysis of genetic and non-genetic factors influencing ewe longevity and lamb survival of Ethiopian sheep breeds. Livestock Sci., 176: 22-32.
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  19. Getachew, T., B. Alemu, J. Solkner, S. Gizaw, A. Haile, S. Gosheme and D.R. Notter, 2015. Relative resistance of Menz and Washera sheep breeds to artificial infection with Haemonchus contortus in the highlands of Ethiopia. Trop. Anim. Health Product., 47: 961-968.
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  20. Bayou, E., A. Haile, S. Gizaw and Y. Mekasha, 2015. Evaluation of non-genetic factors affecting calf growth, reproductive performance and milk yield of traditionally managed Sheko cattle in southwest Ethiopia. SpringerPlus, Vol. 4. 10.1186/s40064-015-1340-9.
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  21. Gizaw, S., S. Lemma, T. Getachew, A. Abebe, S. Goshme and A. Tegegne, 2014. Designing crossbreeding programs for smallholder sheep farming systems in Ethiopia. Eth. J. Anim. Prod., 14: 51-65.
  22. Gizaw, S., S. Goshme, T. Getachew, A. Haile and B. Rischkowsky et al., 2014. Feasibility of pedigree recording and genetic selection in village sheep flocks of smallholder farmers. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 46: 809-814.
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  23. Gizaw, S., J.A.M. Arendonk, A. Valle‐Zarate, A. Haile, B. Rischkowsky, T. Dessie and A.O. Mwai, 2014. Breeding programmes for smallholder sheep farming systems: II. Optimization of cooperative village breeding schemes. J. Anim. Breeding Genet., 131: 350-357.
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  24. Gizaw, S., B. Rischkowsky, A. Valle‐Zarate, A. Haile, J.A.M. Arendonk, A.O. Mwai and T. Dessie, 2014. Breeding programs for smallholder sheep farming systems: I. Evaluation of alternative designs of breeding schemes. J. Anim. Breeding Genet., 131: 341-349.
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  25. Gebre, K.T., M. Wurzinger, S. Gizaw, A. Haile, B. Rischkowsky and J. Solkner, 2014. Effect of genetic improvement of body weight on herd dynamics and profitability of Ethiopian meat sheep: A dynamic simulation model. Small Ruminant Res., 117: 15-24.
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  26. Bayou, E., A. Haile, S. Gizaw and Y. Mekasha, 2014. Characterizing husbandry practices and breeding objectives of Sheko cattle owners for designing conservation and improvement strategies in Ethiopia. Liverst Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 26. .
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  27. Abera, B., K. Kebede, S. Gizaw and T. Feyera, 2014. On-farm phenotypic characterization of indigenous sheep types in Selale area, central Ethiopia. J. Vet. Sci. Technol., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2157-7579.1000180.
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  28. Abera, B., K. Kebede and S. Gizaw, 2014. Indigenous breeding practices and selection criteria of sheep breed in Selale area, Central Ethiopia. Int. J. Livestock Res., 4: 49-56.
  29. Gizaw, S., T. Getachew, S. Goshme, A. Valle-Zarate, J.A.M. van Arendonk, S. Kemp, A.O. Mwai and T. Dessie, 2013. Efficiency of selection for body weight in a cooperative village breeding program of Menz sheep under smallholder farming system. Animal, 11: 1-6.
  30. Gizaw, S., T. Getachew, A. Haile, B. Rischkowsky, J. Solkner and M. Tibbo, 2013. Optimization of selection for growth in menz sheep while minimizing inbreeding depression in fitness traits. Genet. Sel. Evol., Vol. 45. 10.1186/1297-9686-45-20.
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  31. Getachew, T., S. Gizaw, S. Lemma, M. Wurzinger, S. Abegaz and J. Solkner, 2013. Effect of crossbreeding indigenous sheep with Awassi and Corriedale sires on reproductive performance under smallholder production system in Ethiopia. Agric. Conspectus Sci., 78: 187-191.
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  32. Abegaz, S., J. Solkner, S. Gizaw, T. Dessie, A. Haile and M. Wurzinger, 2013. Description of production systems and morphological characteristics of Abergelle and Western lowland goat breeds in Ethiopia: Implication for community-based breeding programmes. Anim. Genet. Resour. Anim. Genet. Resour. Inf., 53: 69-78.
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  33. Melaku, S., Z. Mekuriaw, S. Gizaw and M. Taye, 2012. Community-based characterization of simien sheep based on growth performance and farmers' breeding objectives in simien mountains region, Ethiopia. Res. J. Anim. Sci., 6: 47-55.
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  34. Eshete, T., S. Gizaw and E. Seifu, 2012. Effect of inclusion of tossign (Thymus serrulatus) in concentrate mix supplementation on performance and sensory quality of meat of Menz sheep. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 45: 177-184.
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  35. Alemayehu, K., A. Haile, S. Gizaw, T. Dessie and Y. Mekasha, 2012. The synergetic effects of inbreeding and temperature variability on biotic potential of Walia Ibex (Capra walie). Int. J. Biodiversity Conservation, 4: 260-266.
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  36. Taye, M., G. Abebe, S. Lemma, S. Gizaw, A. Mekoya and M. Tibbo, 2011. Reproductive performances and survival of Washera sheep under traditional management systems at Yilmanadensa and Quarit districts of the Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Adv., 10: 1158-1165.
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  37. Gizaw, S., T. Getachew, M. Tibbo, A. Haile and T. Dessie, 2011. Congruence between selection of breeding rams based on breeding values for production traits and farmers ram choice criteria. Animal, 7: 995-1001.
  38. Getachew, T., S. Gizaw, S. Lemma and M. Taye, 2011. Breeding practices, growth and carcass potential of fat-tailed Washera sheep breed in Ethiopia. Trop. Anim. Health Product., 43: 1443-1448.
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  39. Alemayehu, K., T. Dessie, S. Gizaw, A. Haile and Y. Mekasha, 2011. Population dynamics of Walia ibex (Capra walie) at Simien mountains national park, Ethiopia. Afr. J. Ecol., 49: 292-300.
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  40. Alemayehu, K., S. Gizaw, Y. Mekasha, A. Haile and T. Dessie, 2011. The probable genetic introgression between Walia ibex (Capra walie) and domestic goats (Capra hircus) at Simien mountains national park (SMNP) in Ethiopia. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 856-865.
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  41. Taye, M., G. Abebe, S. Gizaw, S. Lemma, A. Mekoya and M. Tibbo, 2010. Growth performances of Washera sheep under smallholder management systems in Yilmanadensa and Quarit districts, Ethiopia. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 42: 659-667.
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  42. Gizaw, S., H. Komen and J.A.M. van Arendonk, 2010. Participatory definition of breeding objectives and selection indexes for sheep breeding in traditional systems. Livest. Sci., 128: 67-74.
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  43. Gizaw, S., A. Haile and T. Dessie, 2010. Breeding objectives and breeding plans for Washera sheep under subsistence and market-oriented production systems. Ethiopian J. Anim. Prod., 10: 1-18.
  44. Gizaw, S., H. Komen and J.A. van Arendonk, 2009. Optimal village breeding schemes under smallholder sheep farming systems. Livestock Sci., 124: 82-88.
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  45. Gizaw, S., H. Komen, O. Hanotte and J.A.M. van Arendonk, 2008. Indigenous sheep resources of EthioGpia: Types, production systems and farmers preferences. Anim. Genet. Resour. Inform., 43: 25-39.
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  46. Gizaw, S., H. Komen, J.J. Windig, O. Hanotte and J.A. van Arendonk, 2008. Conservation priorities for Ethiopian sheep breeds combining threat status, breed merits and contributions to genetic diversity. Genet. Selection Evolution, Vol. 40. 10.1186/1297-9686-40-4-433.
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  47. Gizaw, S., H. Komen and J.A. van Arendonk, 2008. Selection on linear size traits to improve live weight in Menz sheep under nucleus and village breeding programs. Livestock Sci., 118: 92-98.
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  48. Gizaw, S., S. Lemma, H. Komen and J. van Arendonk, 2007. Estimates of genetic trends and genetic parameters for live weight and fleece traits in Menz sheep. Small Rumin. Res., 70: 145-153.
  49. Gizaw, S., J.A. van Arendonk, H. Komen, J.J. Windig and O. Hanotte, 2007. Population structure, genetic variation and morphological diversity in indigenous sheep of Ethiopia. Anim. Genet., 38: 621-628.
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  50. Ulfina, G., D. Gemeda, A. Solomon, A. Girma, G. Solomon, S. Prasad and T. Fiqiru, 2004. Pre-market supplementary feeding of aged Horro sheep in relation to weight gain, carcass yield and economic response in Western Oromia. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 74: 327-329.
  51. Gizaw, S. and B.K. Joshi, 2004. Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting survivability of Menz and Awassi x Menz crossbred sheep in Ethiopia. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 74: 887-889.
  52. Gizaw, S. and B.K. Joshi, 2004. Estimates of genetic parameters of growth traits in Menz and Awassi x Menz crossbred sheep in Ethiopia. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 74: 864-867.
  53. Gelmessa, U., G. Duguma, S. Abegaz, S. Gizaw and V.S. Raina, 2003. Effects of plane of nutrition on age and weight at puberty on Horro female lambs. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 73: 1066-1068.
  54. Gelmessa, U., G. Duguma, S. Abegaz, S. Gizaw and V.S. Raina, 2003. Effects of plane of nutrition on age and weight at puberty in Horro ram lambs. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 73: 1069-1071.
  55. Hassen, Y., J. Solkner, S. Gizaw and R. Baumung, 2002. Performance of crossbred and indigenous sheep under village conditions in the cool highlands of central-northern Ethiopia: Growth, birth and body weights. Small Ruminant Res., 43: 195-202.
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  56. Gizaw, S. and C.J. Thwaites, 1997. Changes in liveweight, body condition and scrotal circumference and their relationships with sexual activity and flock fertility in Ethiopian Horro rams over a 3-cycle joining period. J. Agric. Sci., 128: 117-121.
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  57. Gojjam, Y., S. Gizaw, S. Abegaz and C.J. Thwaites, 1995. Relationships between body weight and scrotal characteristics and between environmental effects and fertility in Ethiopian Horro rams. J. Agric. Sci., 124: 297-299.
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  58. Gizaw, S., 1995. Estimation of bodyweight from linear body measurements and the influence of body condition and age on the accuracy of body weight estimation in Ethiopian Horro sheep. Small Ruminant Network Newslett., 31: 5-9.