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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 ... -
Milk production of Tswana goats fed diets containing different levels of energy
(South African Society of Animal Sciences, 2000)The aim of this experiment was to characterize the milk yield of the Tswana goat of Botswana. Twenty-one Tswana goat does were allocated to one of three diets formulated to provide energy for maintenance and a milk yield ... -
Mineral intake and utilisation by guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) fed different local protein and energy sources
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-08)Two studies were carried out to investigate the effects of feeding different locally available protein and energy sources on mineral utilisation by guinea fowl were investigated. In the first study, ninety-six-day old keets ... -
Missing covariates in multiple linear regression when the data is missing at random
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)The occurrence of missing values is frequent in data collected for different uses such as in surveys, censuses, balanced experiments. On the other end most statistical analysis methods have been developed for complete ... -
Modeling the dynamics of tuberculosis transmission in children and adults
(Science Publications, 2012)Abstract: Problem statement: The fight Against Tuberculosis (TB) has mainly focused on the adult population because children were perceived to pose a very low risk in TB transmission. This assumption ignores the potential ... -
Modeling the Effect of HIV/AIDS Stigma on HIV Infection Dynamics in Kenya.
(Springer Link, 2021-04-05)Stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has impeded the response to the disease across the world. Widespread stigma leads to poor adherence of pre- ventative measures while also causing PLWHA to avoid testing and ... -
Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe.
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-02-28)In Zimbabwe, anthrax is endemic with outbreaks being reported almost annually in livestock, wildlife, and humans over the past 40 years. Accurate modelling of its spatial distribution is key in formulating effective control ... -
Modelling the Control of the Impact of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infestations on Maize Production.
(Hindawi, 2021-03-18)In this paper, we propose and analyse a stage-structured mathematical model for modelling the control of the impact of Fall Armyworm infestations on maize production. Preliminary analysis of the model in the vegetative and ... -
Modification of graphene-based nanomaterials with gamma irradiation as an eco-friendly approach for diverse applications: A review
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-05)Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNMs) are versatile due to their large surface area, great mechanical, chemical strength, and excellent electrical properties. The versatility of graphene has increased its applicability ... -
Monepenepe (Cassia abbriviata): A Medicinal Plant in Botswana [2005]
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2005)Cassia abbrivata commonly known, as Monepenepe in Botswana is a widespread shrub or medium sized tree or shrub belonging to the Caesalpinaceae family. In Africa it grows from Somalia to South Africa. It is important medicine ... -
Monitoring of Urban Growth Patterns in Rapidly Growing Bahir Dar City of Northwest Ethiopia with 30 year Landsat Imagery Record
(MDPI, 2020-09-15)Monitoring urban growth patterns is an important measure to improve our understanding of land use/land cover (LULC) changes and a central part in the proper development of any city. In this study, we analyzed the changes ... -
Monitoring production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana
(Fundación CIPAV, 2006)The purpose of this study was to monitor the production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana over a 12-month period. Farmers who rear indigenous Tswana pigs were identified by ... -
Morphological and physiological responses of bambara groundnut (vigna subterranea l.verde) to short periods of water deficit stress during different developmental stages.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010-09)The response pattern of morphological traits and physiological processes of bambara groundnut (Vigna Subterranean L. Verde) to short periods of water stress imposed at different growth and developmental stages and their ... -
Morphological characterization and evaluation of Botswana bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Molina Stand1.) landraces
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-06)Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Molina Stand1.) landraces are usually grown in Botswana under subsistence farming. Morphological characterization of the landraces is important to identify promising landraces for breeding, ... -
Morula kernel cake as a dietary component in complete diets for Tswana sheep
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)Lack of locally produced high quality feed ingredients for livestock, especially to supply protein is an impediment to increased productivity in Botswana. Driven by the need to fill this gap, a series of experiments were ... -
Natural resources assessment in the Okavango Delta, Botswana: Case studies of some key resources
(Wiley, 2005-02)This article makes an assessment of the following key natural resources in the Okavango Delta: arable land, basket-making resources, fish stocks, and river reeds. Non-data-intensive socio-economic indicators (as opposed ... -
Ngoro: an indigenous, sustainable and profitable soil, water and nutrient conservation system in Tanzania for sloping land
(Elservier, 2004)The Matengo people, in SW Tanzania, developed the ngoro conservation system several hundred years ago and it is a very effective indigenous manual cultivation practice for steep slopes. It deserves wider recognition and ... -
No evidence of Trichinella spp. in domestic pig carcasses at a selected abattoir in southern Botswana
(SpringerLink, 2019-04-30)Trichinellosis is a worldwide zoonosis with genotypes affecting different domestic and wild animals and is widely distributed throughout the world. Species and genotypes of this genus affecting different animals have been ... -
A novel pentacyclic triterpene glycoside from a resin of Commiphora glandulosa from Botswana
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2010)A novel ursane-type pentacyclic triterpene glycoside, 1β,2β,3β-trihydoxy-urs-12-ene-23-oic-rhamnoside was isolated from the resin of Commiphora glandulosa Schinz by bioassay guided fractionation. Crude aqueous and chloroform ... -
Nuclear Receptor RORα/γ: Exciting Modulators in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
(Frontiers Media [Commercial Publisher], 2022-06-21)Under the influences of modern lifestyle, metabolic syndromes (MetS), including insulin resistance, obesity, and fatty liver, featuring a worldwide chronic disease, greatly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, ...