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Current state and updating of heat and moisture production of poultry and their housing systems
(Iowa State University, 2002)
An extensive literature review and comparative analysis of heat and moisture production (HP, MP) of various poultry types (layers, broilers, and turkeys) and their housing systems indicated that total heat production (THP, ...
Herbaceous plant and soil nutrient patterns along grazing gradients of the hard veld and sand veld areas of Botswana
(University of Botswana, 2005-07)
Vegetation changes associated with grazing by domestic livestock have been studied throughout the major grazing savannas of the world. Changes have been documented to differ from area to area depending on stock composition, ...
Assessment of genetic diversity of mungbean genotypes in Botswana using agro-morphological traits and molecular markers.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-02)
Mungbean (Vigna radiata L, Wilczek), is one of the leguminous crops that plays an important role in improving national food security and sustaining livelihoods of small-scale farmers in the developing world. Despite its ...
Effects of plant population on growth, development and oil yield of safflower (Carthamus tinctorious L.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2012-09)
Two field trials were done in the winter of 2010 and summer of 2010/2011 to evaluate the effects
of plant density. on the growth, development and yield of safflower. The results showed that
plant density and season of ...
Epidemiological studies on bovine fasciolosis in Botswana
(Murdoch University, 2014)
Fasciolosis, commonly known as liver fluke disease, is a disease of the liver of domestic livestock, principally ruminants, caused by pathogenic trematodes of the genus Fasciola, which comprises two species, F. hepatica ...
The potential use of Green maize husks wastes collected from street vendors in Gaborone as feed for livestock
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2019-06)
Large quantity of Green maize husks (GMH) materials are thrown away by Street Vendors who sell roasted maize to tire public in Gaborone city. These wastes materials are causing nuisance as they attract animals and rodents ...
Chemical thinning of morula fruit (Sclerocarya birrea subspecies caffra Hochst) using benzyladenine
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2009-08)
A field experiment was conducted at Gabane Veld Product Research and Development
(VPR&D) morula orchard from August 2008 to May 2009. to evaluate the effects of
benzyladenine (BA) on fruit set and ...
Influence of sorghum-legume intercrop on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by spotted stemborer (chilo partellus swinhoe) (lepidoptera:crambidae)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-06)
Stemborers are considered major pests of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) in Botswana. An evaluation of the effect of intercropping sorghum with legumes on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by ...
Transmission of campylobacter Jejuni in broiler chickens
(Massey University, Palmerston North, 2002)
Investigations were carried out aimed at identifying potential sources of transmission of Campylobacter jejuni to broiler chickens, determining whether boots can mechanically transmit C. jejuni to susceptible chickens, ...
Effect of leaf bud removal and partial leaf harvesting on growth, development and yield of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculta [L.] Walp.) originates in tropical Africa. Most producers engage in
“dual purpose” cowpea production, where sequential harvests of leaves arc made, followed by
seed harvest at the end of the ...