Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
The effect of blocking angularis oculi and facial veins on daily water intake in euhydrate and dehydrated Tswana goats under field conditions during summer
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2012)The aim of this study was to assess the importance of selective brain cooling (SBC) in the water economy of Tswana goats by blocking angularis oculi and facial veins in euhydrate and dehydrated goats under outdoor conditions ... -
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. ... -
Quality parameters of honey produced in Silti district, southern Ethiopia
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2017)This study was conducted to determine the quality of honey produced in Silti district of southern Ethiopia. The honey samples were collected from different locations representing two agro-ecological areas: Dega (highland) ... -
Effect of maturity stages on nutritive quality and sensory properties of Fig fruits
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2017)This study was conducted in a completely randomized design to evaluate the physical character, proximate composition, minerals (Fe, Zn, Ca and P) and sensory properties of early, mid and late maturity stages of Ficus sur ... -
Can Axonopus compressus (Beauv.), Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. or Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. be used as green solution to soils heavily polluted with crude oil?
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2017)The objective of this study is to assess the survival of three grass species, Axonopus compressus (Beauv.), Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers, and Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. in crude oil polluted soil and propose an explanation ... -
Influence of Policy on the Transformation of Range Management from Traditional Management: A Perspective of History of Range Management in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)The government of Botswana, through an Act of parliament enacted the Tribal Land Act of 1968 which gave Land Boards the power to allocate land which previously was allocated by chiefs. Most farmers only applied for water ... -
Domestication of Cartagena Protocol in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)Genetically modified (GM) plants are currently grown in many countries in the world. These crops offer advantages such as improved nutrient composition, and resistance against viruses, fungi, bacteria and insects as well ... -
Cryptosporidium infection in pigs determined by two different methods and its impact on farm environment in southern Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)The objective of this study was to determine cryptosporidium infection in pigs in southern Botswana. During October 2009 to April 2012, fecal samples collected from 407 animals of 12 commercial piggeries were screened for ... -
Fatty acid profile and mineral composition of traditionally processed gibto (Lupinus albus L.) grown in Ethiopia
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)White lupin seeds, Lupinus albus L. are known for their bitter taste due to the presence of various alkaloids and other related anti-nutritional factors which make the seeds inedible. There are some traditional processing ... -
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; ... -
Pathological findings in animals in Gaborone area.
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Training needs of youth organizational leaders in Nigeria.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)Training needs of youth leaders in Ikpoba-Okha, Egor and Oredo Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria were studied. Data were obtained using a combination of structured questionnaire and interview schedule to source ... -
Using factor analysis to characterise the body structure of male and female indigenous Tswana goat at the kid and grower ages.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)This study was conducted to estimate the relationships among body measurements and determine underlying factors describing the body structure of female and male Tswana goats at kid and grower age-groups. Body-weight (BW), ... -
Effects of planting date and transgenic maize hybrids on Fusarium ear rot severity at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio, USA.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)A three year study was conducted at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio from 2006 to 2008 to find out how sequential planting of transgenic and non-transgenic maize influence Fusarium ear rot of maize. Maize hybrids with different ... -
Documentation of indigenous knowledge and best-bet practices on the use of animals and plants for sustainable natural resources management in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)A study was carried out to document indigenous knowledge (IK) and practice on use of animals and plants, and best-bet practices (BBPs) during Phase I (2003-2004) of the Desert Margins Programme (DMP), whose overall objective ... -
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 ...
