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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; ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Effect of phloem sap deposition on properties of sapwood in Pterocarpus angolensis (Mukwa) following bark stripping by elephants in Chobe forests reserves in northern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)
An investigation was carried out to assess properties of sapwood in Pterocarpus angolensis
following debarking by elephants in Botswana. The objective of this study was to assess the
effect of phloem sap deposition on ...
The geographical prevalence and potential epidemiology of heartwater in Botswana: implications for planning control under climate change #
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2012)
Heartwater caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium is a widespread animal health problem in Botswana. Although long known to be endemic, its current distribution and possible future occurrence in new areas within the country ...
Effects of original source of dairy cows, season and age on milk production in Botswana
(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 ...