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GASTRO-INTESTINAL NEMATODES OF GOATS REARED UNDER COMMUNAL SMALL SCALE FARMING CONDITIONS IN BOTSWANA
(Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 2015)The study was carried out in goats reared under communal small scale farming conditions near Gaborone, Botswana, to evaluate two sample preparation methods for McMaster egg counting technique, determine worm egg counts ... -
“Where there is water there is fish” – Small-scale inland fisheries in Africa: dynamics and importance
(2015)The importance of fish, and in particular small fish, for sustainable and healthy livelihoods in Africa, as well as their strong relationship with climate driven water dynamics are generally undervalued and little understood ... -
Farmers’ planting and management of indigenous and exotic trees in Botswana: implications for climate change mitigation.
(Business Perspectives [Commercial Publisher], 2015)Natural woodlands provide majority of rural population with energy source, food, building material and fodder for livestock. However, current developments and population growth have exerted enormous pressure on the woodlands ... -
A metafronteir analysis of determinants of technical efficiency in beef farm types: an application to Botswana.
(AgEcon Search, 2015)The study used a stochastic metafrontier model followed by a Tobit regression model to estimate technical efficiency and meta-technology ratios and assess factors influencing efficiency of a suite of beef farm types in ... -
Health risk assessment of heavy metals via dietary intake of vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater around Gaborone, Botswana
(International Conference on Plant, Marine and Environmental Sciences, 2015-01)Heavy metal concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in green peppers (Capsicum annuum) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) irrigated with treated wastewater from the Glen Valley farms were determined. Concentrations ... -
Application of the deuterium-oxide dose-to-mother technique to determine the exclusivity of breastfeeding in women in Kanye, Botswana.
(National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), 2015-03-28)Objective: The objective of the study was to determine breastfeeding exclusivity and impact on the nutritional status of mothers and infants. Design: This was an observational descriptive study. Setting: The setting was ... -
Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-06)The first study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the production stage of the goat milk value chain and prevalence of caprine mastitis and its impact on the value chain. The study was conducted in the ... -
Bare soil reflectance to characterize variability in soil properties
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2015-07-11)Remote sensing allows for the rapid and inexpensive acquisition of soil reflectance data. Knowing what soil parameters have the greatest influence on bare soil imagery will facilitate better use of remote sensing for ... -
Proximate composition of offal and drumsticks of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) fed mophane worm and various cereal based diets
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)Two studies were carried out to investigate the effects of feeding mophane worm as a protein source and cereals as energy sources on the chemical composition of offal and drumsticks of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris). ... -
Identification of the causal agent of sorghum leaf blight and evaluation of its current management practices in Pandamatenga farming area
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) of sorghum incited by Exserohilum turcicum is a major threat to sorghum production globally. This pathogen has been reported to attack both maize and sorghum resulting in yield losses as high as ... -
Quantitative assessment and transfers of potentially toxic metals from soils to vegetable crops in urban and peri-urban agriculture land use system in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is considered an important source of food for cities and for vulnerable households. It is usually characterized by high input intensity and use of wastewater for irrigation. The ... -
The benefits of different management interventions on the performance of goats in Oodi village, Kgatleng District: Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)The aim of this research was to find the benefits of supplementation with molasses urea block (MUB) and Ivermectin injections on the growth as well as on gastro-intestinal parasites load of goats grazed extensively, ... -
A metafrontier analysis of determinants of technical efficiency in beef farm types: an application to Botswana.
(AgEcon Search, 2015-08-14)The study used a stochastic metafrontier model followed by a Tobit regression model to estimate technical efficiency and meta-technology ratios and assess factors influencing efficiency of a suite of beef farm types in ... -
Essential mineral content of common fish species in Chanoga, Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2015-09)Developing countries remain overwhelmed by nutritional problems caused mainly by poverty, natural disasters and political instabilities. The aim of this study was to determine essential mineral content of some common fish ... -
An assessment of socio-economic potential for Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in semi-arid Bobirwa Sub-district of Eastern Botswana
(African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD), 2015-10-02)This study assessed the socio-economic potential of the Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) techniques for crop production in the semi-arid area of Bobirwa Sub-district, Botswana. The main methods used to collect the data were the ... -
Evaluating different soil tillage surface conditions on their rainwater harvesting potential in Botswana
(African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD), 2015-10-03)Rain water harvesting (RWH) is described as concentration, collection, storage and use of rain fall via runoff for various purposes such as domestic, livestock and agricultural use. RWH systems can be classified as macro, ... -
Green synthesis of Monteponite CdO nanoparticles by Agathosma betulina natural extract
(Elservier, 2015-10-15)This contribution reports on the synthesis and the main physical properties of CdO nanoparticles synthesized for the first time by a completely green process using Agathosma betulina plant extract as an effective ... -
Classification of drought tolerant cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp)] genotypes based on morphological and physiological responses to water deficit
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)Drought stress poses a major threat to food security due to the devastating effect during the growth and development of plants and leads to yield losses in Africa, especially in Botswana. Therefore, there is an increasing ... -
Utilization of edible wild plants and their contribution to household income in Gweta Village, central Botswana.
(International Research Journals, 2015-11)Gweta Village is endowed with a variety of edible wild plants (EWPs) ranging from fruits and leafy vegetables to tubers utilised by the residents. The study focused on documenting and synthesising indigenous knowledge ... -
Haematologic and biochemical profile of grazing Boer-goats supplemented with cowpea seed hulls and commercial concentrate.
(Researchgate, 2015-11)The objective of the study was to investigate the haematological and biochemical indices of grazing/browsing Boer-goats before and after supplemented with either cowpea seed hulls or commercial concentrate. Weanling ...