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Effect of roof insulation materials on broiler housing heat exchange during summer and winter seasons in Southeastern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)
A study was conducted to investigate the effects of three different roof insulation treatments, namely, Thatch grass (TH), Envirotuff (EN) and Alucushion (AL) on conductive heat flux exchange (HFE) when compared to that ...
Micro-anatomical changes occurring in the mucosal epithelium of gastrointestinal tract components of ostriches fed ration including or excluding grit in botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)
The aim of this study was to compare the micro-anatomical changes occurring in the luminal epithelium of some gastrointestinal tract (GIT) components of ostriches with and without access to grit in Botswana. Fourteen ostrich ...
Effect of fire burning interval on species composition, herbage yield and bush control in the savanna of eastern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)
The purposes of this study were to examine the effects of various fire burning intervals on the
dynamics of woodland structure and the resultant herb layer in the savanna vegetation of eastern
Botswana. Plots of 1.2 ...
Evaluation of relative resistance of four cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) varieties to the black cowpea aphid (Aphis Craccivora) in South-eastern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculala (L.) Walp) is an important food legume in many tropical countries,
but its production is seriously constrained by insect pests. Aphis craccivora is one of the major
pests of cowpea worldwide. ...
The heavy metal content of Gaborone secondary sewage effluent in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2005)
The objective of this study was to determine the heavy metal content of the Gaborone
secondary effluent in Botswana before its discharged to the Notwane river. Secondary
effluent water was sampled every month for one ...
Third stage lanae of Contracaccuin species in catfish (Clariasgariepinus) from Gaborone dam, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
A study was conducted with the aim of establishing the type of internal parasites in catfish (Claris gariepinus) as well as the infection intensity. Ten catfish {Clarius gariepinus) specimens collected from the Gaborone ...
A survey of ethno-veterinary practices adopted in the treatment of diseases or indigenous chickens in Kgatieng district, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
A survey questionnaire aimed at collecting knowledge on ethno-veterinary practices used in the
treatment of diseases of indigenous chickens in order to lay a foundation for further scientific
study and validation was ...
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; ...
A survey of donkey farmers in Bobonong village of Central district in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
The objectives of this survey were to characterise farmers keeping donkeys and document the numbers, management, use and marketing of donkeys in Bobonong village of Central district in Botswana. The data was collected ...
Assessment of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes for drought tolerance in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2006)
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production in Botswana is adversely affected by erratic
and unpredictable rainfall resulting in various periods of drought. As part of a programme
aimed at developing drought-tolerant ...