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Genetic characterization of tswana and tuli cattle kept at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources using microsatellite markers
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)Twelve FAO-lSAG-rccommended microsatellite markers were used to analyse genetic variation in Tswana and Tuli cattle breeds. All loci were polymorphic and a total of 75 and 77 alleles were genotyped in the Tswana and Tuli ... -
Comparative growth performance and semen characteristics of indigenous naked neck tswana and black australorp x naked neck tswana chickens under an intensive management system in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)This study investigated growth performance and semen characteristics of naked neck Tswana and black Australorp X naked neck Tswana chickens. The birds were raised under intensive management system from day old to 20 weeks ... -
Potential Impact of Alien Invasive Plant Species on Ecosystem Services in Botswana: A Review on Prosopis juliflora and Salvinia molesta.
(Springer Link, 2020-10-09)Perceptions about the ability of alien species to provide superior ecosystem services over the native species have motivated their importation and distribution across the world. While these species may be providing goods ... -
Investigation of Cysticercosis bovis prevalence using passive abattoir post-mortem inspection and active administration of structured non-participatory questionnaire to farmers in Botswana
(Springer Nature B.V, 2020-10-15)Most government published statistics of C. bovis prevalence in Botswana emanate mainly from records available at the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), the country’s national export abattoir. Although BMC slaughters 44% of ... -
Phenotypic Correlations among Various Egg Quality Traits in Pearl Grey, Lavender, Royal Purple, and White Varieties of Helmeted Guinea Fowl
(Science-line Publishers, 2020-12-03)Guinea fowls are increasingly popular in Botswana since they not only provide an alternative to access protein in the form of eggs and meat but also become a good source of income for the peasants. There are different ... -
Determinants of household’s choice of livelihood diversification strategies in Chobe district, Botswana
(African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD), 2020-12-31)To ensure reduced poverty levels and improved standard of living, the government of Botswana is aiming at diversifying its economy from mining to agriculture, industry, manufacturing, services and tourism. However, there ... -
The effect of temperature during cone and seed development on primary dormancy of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) seeds
(Springer, 2021)Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) seeds have variable levels of primary dormancy which reflect within-species adaptation to local environments. The objective of this study was to use a thermal time approach to determine ... -
Microsatellite marker analysis of Tswana cattle kept under in situ conservation at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(Fundacion CIPAV, 2021)The study was carried out to assess genetic diversity of Tswana cattle conserved at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) farm. Twelve microsatellite markers recommended by the International Society ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of communities on socio-economic importance of camels and consumption of camel milk and camel milk products in Kgalagadi District, Botswana.
(International Society of Camelid Research and Development, 2021)Camels were introduced to Botswana in the early twentieth century as a means of transport for the Botswana Police Service in the Kgalagadi District. This service was discontinued in the early 1980s and the camels were ... -
Retooling Smallholder Farming Systems for Climate Change Resilience Across Botswana Arid Zones
(Springer, 2021)Background: Scientific progress and developments in technology have improved our understanding of climate change and its potential impacts on smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The persistence of such ... -
Promoting Bamboo-Based Agroforestry for Enhancing Ecosystem Services from Degraded Lands.
(Springer Singapore, 2021-01-01)Agroforestry innovations on degraded lands have been prioritized for promoting environmental sustainability, advancing food and fodder security, and achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Although neglected ... -
Agroforestry for Degraded Landscapes: Recent Advances and Emerging Challenges - Vol. 2.
(Springer Singapore, 2021-01-01)This book presents various aspects of agroforestry research and development, as well as the latest trends in degraded landscape management. Over the last four decades, agroforestry research (particularly on degraded ... -
Transformative Curricula and Teaching Practices to Meet Labour Market Needs in Tertiary Agricultural Education in Africa.
(CABI International, 2021-01-01)This chapter describes and analyzes labour market conditions and policy, as well as programme options for improving the economic and social relevance of agricultural training in African higher education institutions. The ... -
Significance of antiviral therapy and CTL-mediated immune response in containing hepatitis B and C virus infection.
(Elsevier B. V., 2021-01-12)Viral infections remain a major cause of deaths globally. Here, we focus on Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV) infection dynamics in the liver and blood cells, taking into account non-cytotoxic and cytotoxic mediated ... -
Expression of cytokine genes at tick attachment and control sites of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and South African Mutton Merino sheep
(Elservier, 2021-02)Cytokines are immune response components important in innate immunity and inflammatory response. They are harnessed as part of local immunological responses by animals to combat local infections and/or infestations. This ... -
Premilling treatments effects on nutritional composition, antinutritional factors, and in vitro mineral bioavailability of the improved Assosa I sorghum variety (Sorghum bicolor L.).
(Wiley Online Library, 2021-02-03)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is among the staple cereal crops in different parts of Ethiopia. However, the presence of antinutritional factors restricts the digestion of proteins and bioavailability different minerals. ... -
Taenia saginata cysticercus: Its socioeconomic and psychosocial effects on cattle farmers in Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2021-02-05)Despite claims that Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis cause adverse financial and socioeconomic effects on cattle farmers, there is no recent empirical evidence to justify this assertion in Botswana. This paper ... -
Breed effects and heterosis for weight traits and tick count in a cross between an indigenous fat-tailed and a commercial sheep breed
(Springer Link, 2021-02-15)Ticks can compromise productivity and welfare in free-ranging sheep. Chemical tick control may not be sustainable in the long term. Alternative control measures must be sought for an integrated control programme. Birth and ... -
Effect of market participation on household welfare among smallholder goat farmers in Botswana
(University of Life Sciences in Poznan, 2021-03-03)Goat farming is a major livelihood activity for most smallholder farmers in Botswana. To ensure sustainable livelihoods for these farmers, a shift from the prevalent traditional and subsistence system to a more market-oriented ... -
A Mathematical Model of Contact Tracing during the 2014–2016 West African Ebola Outbreak.
(MDPI Open Access Journals, 2021-03-12)The 2014–2016 West African outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was the largest and most deadly to date. Contact tracing, following up those who may have been infected through contact with an infected individual to prevent ...