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Factors underlying communal beef cattle marketing decisions in Botswana: The role of public and private transfers
(Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2015-11)This article examines factors underlying communal beef cattle marketing at a household level in Botswana, with emphasis placed on the role of public and private transfers. Results show that public and private transfers ... -
Performance of dairy goats in selected regions of Botswana and the effect of improved management practices on milk yield and composition
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)In Botswana milk production generally come from dairy cattle breeds, but there are some goat breeds that have the genetic potential for producing large quantities of milk. This dissertation was a record of two studies on ... -
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition on growth, yield, yield components and fruit quality of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thumb)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)An experiment was conducted in the Botswana College of Agriculture, Notwane farm in Gaborone North to evaluate the effect of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield, yield components and quality of watermelon (Citrullus ... -
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles via Agathosma betulina natural extract
(Elservier, 2015-12-15)This contribution reports on the synthesis and the main physical properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized for the first time by a completely green process using Agathosma betulina plant extract as an effective chelating ... -
Influence of Policy on the Transformation of Range Management from Traditional Management: A Perspective of History of Range Management in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)The government of Botswana, through an Act of parliament enacted the Tribal Land Act of 1968 which gave Land Boards the power to allocate land which previously was allocated by chiefs. Most farmers only applied for water ... -
Estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses to selection in growth traits in three beef cattle breeds raised under ranch conditions in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)The study estimated phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses to selection of growth traits in three beef cattle breeds raised under ranch conditions in Botswana. Weights at birth (BW), weights at weaning (7 months; ... -
Pearl millet : influence of mineral biofortification and simple processing technologies on minerals and antinutrients
(University of Pretoria, 2016)Pearl millet is an important staple food in rural Africa. However, the mineral bioavailability of pearl millet is low due to its high content of antinutrients, particularly phytate. This research investigated the effects ... -
Perceived Influencers of the Decline on Performance of Students in Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education's Agriculture Examination Results.
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors perceived to contribute to the decline of students' performance in the Botswana's General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) agriculture results. Ninety-one ... -
Cryptosporidium infection in pigs determined by two different methods and its impact on farm environment in southern Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)The objective of this study was to determine cryptosporidium infection in pigs in southern Botswana. During October 2009 to April 2012, fecal samples collected from 407 animals of 12 commercial piggeries were screened for ... -
Fatty acid profile and mineral composition of traditionally processed gibto (Lupinus albus L.) grown in Ethiopia
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)White lupin seeds, Lupinus albus L. are known for their bitter taste due to the presence of various alkaloids and other related anti-nutritional factors which make the seeds inedible. There are some traditional processing ... -
Semen characteristics of purebred naked neck tswana and black australorp x naked neck tswana crossbred chickens under an intensive management system in Botswana
(American Journal of Research Communication, 2016)Evaluation of semen quality is very important before selection of breeding cocks used for artificial insemination. The aim of this study was to characterize the semen parameters of Black Australorp x naked neck Tswana ... -
Carcass Characteristics of Lavender, Pearl Grey and Royal Purple Varieties of Domesticated Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Raised under Intensive Management System in Botswana
(Science Alert, 2016)The objective of this study was to evaluate carcass characteristics of lavender, pearl gray and royal purple varieties of domesticated helmeted guinea fowl kept under an intensive management system in Botswana. Carcass ... -
Effect of carrot juice and stabilizer on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of yoghurt
(Elsevier, 2016)Yoghurt fortification with fruits and vegetables has high potential to improve the nutrients and health promoting effects of the yoghurt. The effects of carrot juice (0, 10, 15 and 20%) and gelatin stabilizer (0.5,0.6 and ... -
Domestication of Cartagena Protocol in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)Genetically modified (GM) plants are currently grown in many countries in the world. These crops offer advantages such as improved nutrient composition, and resistance against viruses, fungi, bacteria and insects as well ... -
Comparison of genetic and immunological responses to tick infestation between three breeds of sheep in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)The study investigated genetic parameters and immunological responses to tick infestation in three South African sheep breeds (Namaqua Afrikaner [NA], Dorper and SA Mutton Merino [SAMM]). The study aimed to estimate genetic ... -
Single phase Bunsenite NiO nanoparticles green synthesis by Agathosma betulina natural extract
(Elservier, 2016-02-05)This contribution reports on the synthesis and the main physical properties of p-type NiO nanoparticles synthesized for the first time by a completely green process using Agathosma betulina plant extract as an effective ... -
Land use, rangeland degradation and ecological changes in the southern Kalahari, Botswana
(Wiley Online Library, 2016-02-09)Dual-scale analyses assessing farm-scale patterns of ecological change and landscape-scale patterns of change in vegetation cover and animal distribution are presented from ecological transect studies away from waterpoints, ... -
Yield and Yield Attributes of Tomato as Influenced by Organic Fertilizer
(SCIENCEDOMAIN international, 2016-03-31)A field experiment was established at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources to evaluate the effects of organic fertilizer on yield and yield attributes of tomato from October 2014 to March 2015. The ... -
Attitudes of local communities towards forest conservation in Botswana: a case study of Chobe Forest Reserve.
(Commonwealth Forestry Association, 2016-06)Understanding conservation attitudes of local communities is essential to the long-term sustainable management of natural resources such as forests. This paper, guided by the Social exchange theory, examined attitudes of ... -
Effect of phosphorus on the growth yield and nutrient uptake of intercropped maize( Zea mays (L.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2016-06)In addition to low soil moisture and its holding capacity, constraints to arable agricultural production in Botswana include low levels of nutrients, especially phosphorus. The objectives of the study were to determine ...