Browsing by Author "Nsoso, Shalaulani James"
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Applying genomic information for conservation and utilisation of the indigenous Tswana goat of Botswana
Monau, P. I.; Visser, C.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Van Marle-Köster, E. (2018)The indigenous Tswana constitutes 71% of the Botswana goat population (Botswana statistics, 2013). It is well adapted to the harsh conditions of the country such as poor nutrition, frequent droughts, high heat, diseases ... -
Carcass Characteristics of Lavender, Pearl Grey and Royal Purple Varieties of Domesticated Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Raised under Intensive Management System in Botswana
Kgakole, Boitumelo; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Kgwatalala, Patrick Monametsi (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 feeding mopane worm meal on mineral intake, retention and utilization in guinea fowl under intensive system
Chiripasi, S.C.; Moreki, John Cassius; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Letso, Moagi (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2013)This study investigated the mineral intake, utilization and retention of guinea fowl fed varying levels of mopane worm meal as a protein source under intensive system up to 13 weeks of age. Ninety-six day old keets were ... -
Effect of Imbrasia belina (Westwood) or Vigna subterranea (L) Verde or Tylosema esculentum (Burchell) Schreiber as protein sources in diets fed to Tswana hens on egg quality
Manyeula, Freddy; Tsopito, Christopher; Kamau, J. M.; Mogotsi, K. K.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Moreki, John Cassius (Integrity Research Journals, 2018-12-12)A 90 days study was conducted to compare the effects of feeding Tswana hens reared under intensive system and fed diets formulated from Imbrasia belina (Westwood), Vigna subterranea (L) Verde and Tylosema esculentum ... -
Effect of imbrasia belina (westwood), tylosema esculentum (Burchell) schreiber and vigna subterranea (L) verde as protein sources on growth and laying performance of tswana hens raised under intensive production system
Manyeula, Freddy; Tsopito, Christopher; Kamau, J.; Mogotsi, K. K.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Moreki, John Cassius (Scientific Journal of Animal Science, 2013-01-27)A feeding trial was conducted to determine growth and laying performance of indigenous Tswana hens fed diets formulated with four different protein sources consisting of either Tylosema esculentum (Burchell) or Vigna ... -
Effects of original source of dairy cows, season and age on milk production in Botswana
Mpapho, G.S.; Dambe, L.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James (Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)The objective of the study was to determine the effects of animal and environmental factors on milk yield of Holstein dairy cows kept under intensive system in Botswana. A total of 768 monthly records of 27 Holstein ... -
Estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses to selection in growth traits in three beef cattle breeds raised under ranch conditions in Botswana
Rakwadi, E.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Gondwe, T. N.; Banda, J. W. (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; ... -
The estimation of live weight based on linear traits in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages in Botswana.
Sebolai, Boingotlo; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Podisi, Baitse; Mokhutshwane, Bueno Shanto (Springer Link, 2011-10-02)The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of some linear body measurements in predicting live weight in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages. Data for this study were obtained from 2,783 goats sampled ... -
Genetic variation from 12 microsatellite makers in an indigenous Tswana goat flock in South-eastern Botswana
Maletsanake, D.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Kgwatalala, Patrick (Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2013)The objective of this study was to preliminary characterize genetic variability from 12 microsatellite markers in an indigenous Tswana goat flock in South-eastern Botswana. The genomic DNA from 87 partially pedigreed ... -
Growth performance of muscovy and pekin ducks and genetic diversity of muscovy duck population in Botswana
Mothanka, Baagi (Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2020-09)A research study was carried out to compare growth performance of Muscovy (Cairina moschata domestica) and Pekin ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) and to evaluate the genetic diversity of Muscovy duck population in Botswana. ... -
Impact of family chickens on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS and effects of stocking density on the growth performance of family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system
Gabanakgosi, Kenaleone (Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)Two studies were carried out to investigate the impact of family chicken component of BONEPWA+ on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). In the first study, the impact of family chickens on the livelihoods ... -
Indigenous Tswana pig production characteristics and management practices in southern districts of Botswana
Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Chabo, Ricks; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Mareko, Molebeledi; Kgwatalala, Patrick Monametsi; Owusu-Sekyere, Enoch (SpringerLink, 2019-08-14)Indigenous animal genetic resources are vital in agriculture especially in the era of climate change because they are adapted to the harsh local conditions. Therefore, their conservation through utilisation is necessary. ... -
Influence of stocking density on bone development in family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system
Baitshotlhi, J.C.; Moreki, John Cassius; Tsopito, Christopher Mareledi; Nsoso, Shalaulani James (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2014)This study investigated the influence of stocking density on bone development of family chickens up to 18 weeks of age. A total of 232 unsexed day-old family chicks were used in a completely randomized design. Birds were ... -
Microsatellite marker analysis of Tswana cattle kept under in situ conservation at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Bakae, Tirelo; Monau, Phetogo Ineeleng; Kgwatalala, Patrick; Nsoso, Shalaulani James (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 ... -
Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain
Mugabe, Wazha (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 ... -
Monitoring production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana
Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Mannathoko, G.G.; Modise, Keipeile Gracious (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 ... -
Occurrences of goat mastitis and milking management in the Oodi agricultural region, Botswana
Mugabe, Wazha; Mpapho, Gaolebale Segolame; Kamau, John; Mahabile, Wameotsile; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Dipheko, Kealeboga; Shah, Assar Ali (Smith and Franklin Academic Publishing, 2018-04-05)Goat milk production contributes less to Botswana’s dairy sectors with a low annual production of 4 tonnes per year. The objectives of the study were to evaluate goat milk production practices and attributes of goat farmers ... -
Performance of dairy goats in selected regions of Botswana and the effect of improved management practices on milk yield and composition
Dipheko, Kealeboga (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 ... -
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of indigenous tswana goats
Monau, P.I.; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Visser, C.; Van Marle-Köster, E. (South African Society for Animal Science, 2018-01-01)Tswana goats that were kept in communal systems in three agro-ecological regions in Botswana were characterized according to phenotypic measurements and genotypic data. Objective measurements for 123 goats included bodyweight ... -
Phenotypic characterization of Tswana chickens based on quantitative traits in Kweneng and Southern Districts, Botswana
Machete, James; Nsoso, Shalaulani James; Kgwatalala, Patrick; Moreki, John Cassius; Aganga, Andrew (Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2017)The objective of this study was to characterize both sexes of the naked-neck, dwarf, rumpless, normal-feathered and frizzled strains of Tswana chickens in the Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana using some quantitative ...