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Does Botswana need a Society for Animal Scientists?#
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2013)
Botswana’s agriculture contributes about 2.0% to GDP and involves about 130 800 traditional farmers (Statistics Botswana 2012). Of these, animal agriculture contributes almost 100% of the income generated by agriculture. ...
Evaluation of carcass, organ and organoleptic properties of spent layers of different poultry types.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2013)
This study was designed to assess carcass, organ and organoleptic properties of spent layers of different poultry species; comprising of geese, local chicken, commercial chicken and quails. Eight (8) birds of each species ...
Profitability analysis of cashew production in Wenchi municipality in Ghana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2013)
This paper examines smallholder cashew farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics and the profitability of cashew production in Wenchi Municipality of Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. The study used primary data which was collected ...
Gross and microanatomical changes at the weight bearing points of ostrich induced by soil or concrete floor and implications for welfare
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013)
This study investigated the gross and microanatomical changes occurring at the weight bearing points on the ostrich body surface induced by rearing on soil floor or on concrete floor and the implications for the welfare ...
Analysis of fruit yield and its components in determinate tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersci) using correlation and path coefficient
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013)
A field experiment was carried out using six determinate tomatoes at Sebele Agricultural Research Station, during 2010/11 season. The objectives of the experiment were to; (1) determine the correlation among the components ...
Analysis of fruit yield and its components in determinate tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersci) using correlation and path coefficient
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2013)
A field experiment was carried out using six determinate tomatoes at Sebele Agricultural Research Station, during 2010/11 season. The objectives of the experiment were to; (1) determine the correlation among the components ...
Measuring transaction costs in marketing cattle in Southern Botswana: A case study
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2013)
This study attempted to identify factors responsible for transaction costs that private and communal livestock farmers in the southern region of Botswana face. Sample survey data were used to estimate the parameters of a ...
The challenges of Ilaje youth in combining education with artisanal fishing: in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013)
The study examined how llajes in-school youth entrepreneurs combined their education with fishing activities in Ondo State. It examined their personal characteristics, period of involvement and educational activities. ...
Drought and grazing influence on northern Chihuahuan desert rangelands, New Mexico
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013)
A short term cattle grazing trial was started in June 1992 in the Chihuahuan Desert in Southern New Mexico to study the influence of drought and grazing on plant responses. Paddocks were grazed in June and September each ...