Browsing by Author "Thutwa, Ketshephaone"
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Artificial insemination: Factors influencing its utilisation by beef cattle farmers in Southern and Ghanzi districts in Botswana
Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Nthupisang, Poloko; Nkamane, Thatoyaone Botlhe (Elservier, 2024-02-09)The use of assisted reproductive technologies to improve productivity in livestock industry is becoming popular. The study aimed to determine the utilisation of artificial insemination (AI) and to find out the factors ... -
Breed effects and heterosis for weight traits and tick count in a cross between an indigenous fat-tailed and a commercial sheep breed
Cloete, S. W. P.; Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Scholtz, A. J.; Cloete, J. J. E.; Dzama, K.; Gilmour, A. R.; van Wyk, J. B. (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 ... -
Comparison of genetic and immunological responses to tick infestation between three breeds of sheep in South Africa
Thutwa, Ketshephaone (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 ... -
Distribution of bovine cysticercosis prevalence in the southeastern districts of Botswana from 2015 to 2016
Mazhani, Batatu; Masitha, Elly; Ntwaetsile, Mpho; Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Sehularo, Kerapetse (Veterinary World, 2022-02-17)Background and Aim: Bovine cysticercosis is defined as a foodborne parasitic zoonotic disease of cattle caused by the larval stage of the human tapeworm Taenia saginata. In Botswana, bovine cysticercosis has inflicted major ... -
On-farm phenotypic characterization of indigenous Tswana sheep population in selected Districts of Southern Botswana
Bolowe, Monosi Andries; Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Kgwatalala, Patrick Monametsi; Monau, Phetogo Ineeleng; Malejane, Cosmos (Academic Journals, 2021-09-03)This study aimed to phenotypically characterize indigenous Tswana sheep under its natural environment and develop prediction equations for body weight using linear body measurements in Kgatleng, Kweneng, Southern and ... -
Production characteristics and management practices of indigenous Tswana sheep in southern districts of Botswana
Bolowe, Monosi Andries; Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Monau, Phetogo Ineeleng; Malejane, Cosmas; Kgwatalala, Patrick Monametsi (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-01-12)The aim of this study was to describe the indigenous Tswana sheep production systems, their management and farmers’ preferred selection traits when selecting breeding rams in four southern districts of Botswana. A total ...