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Dry matter and crude protein degradability of four parasitic plants (Mistletoes) associated with browse trees in Botswana
(Springer, 2003)Four parasitic plants (Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifoliumand Viscum verrucosum) associated with browse trees in Botswana were evaluated for the degradability of their dry matter (DM) and crude ... -
Foraging strategies of sheep and goats under semi-intensive management in Botswana
(Bureau for Scientific Publications, 2004)Diet selection of sheep and goats was determined seasonally using the microhistological technique to assess their trophic diversities, diet overlapping and preferences between the two species. The trophic diversities of ... -
Placental mass of grazing Tswana goats kidding at two different periods during the dry season
(Science Alert, 2004)Two trials were carried out to investigate placental mass of Tswana goats kidding at two different periods during the dry season. Treatments groups with similar weights in Trial l were: Supplementing throughout the trial ... -
Chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of indigenous finger millet (Eleusine coracana) in Botswana
(Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2004-04)Samples of three finger millet landraces NPGRC 3001, NPGRC 3002 and NPGRC 3003 were obtained during the vegetative stage (80 days growth) and from straw. They were analysed for ash, Cu and IVDMD. NPGRC 3001 had the highest ... -
Some potential sources for transmission of Campylobacterjejuni to broiler chickens
(Wiley, 2004-05-20)S.S. R AMA B U, N.S. B OXA L L, P. MA DIE A N D S. G. FE NWI CK. 2004. Aims: The aim of the study was to determine Campylobacter jejuni contamination and prevalence on fomites moving between broiler farms and the processing ... -
Some potential sources for transmission of Campylobacter jejuni to broiler chickens
(Wiley, 2004-05-20)Aims: The aim of the study was to determine Campylobacter jejuni contamination and prevalence on fomites moving between broiler farms and the processing plant in the period after cleaning and before departure to harvest ... -
Do indigenous browse trees influence chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of parasitic plants?
(Elservier, 2004-08-02)This study examined the influence of nine browse trees on the chemical composition and in vitro dry matter (DM) digestibility (IVDMD) of parasitic plants (Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium ... -
Do indigenous browse trees influence chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of parasitic plants?
(Elservier, 2004-08-02)This study examined the influence of nine browse trees on the chemical composition and in vitro dry matter (DM) digestibility (IVDMD) of parasitic plants (Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium ... -
Monitoring production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana
(Fundación CIPAV, 2006)The purpose of this study was to monitor the production, health and marketing of indigenous Tswana pigs in Ramotswa village of Botswana over a 12-month period. Farmers who rear indigenous Tswana pigs were identified by ... -
Deactivation Effects of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) on in vitro Dry Matter Digestibility of Colophospermum mopane (Mophane) and Acacia Browse Trees in Botswana
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2006)This trial evaluated the deactivation effects of PEG 6000 on in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of Colophospermum mopane (Mophane) and acacia browse trees. Samples were collected from Sebele Content farm except for ... -
Profitability of dry season beef feed-lotting in grain deficit countries: the case of Botswana
(Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2007)In grain deficit countries such as Botswana, the costs of feed may render beef cattle feed-lotting uneconomical because of competition with human for grains. An experimental trial was conducted with forty-nine beef ... -
Performance of Tswana Goats Fed Two Levels of Terminalia serecia and Boscia albitrunca as Supplement to Buffel Grass
(Medwell Publications, 2007)This study was to evaluate the impact of feeding Terminalia serecia and Boscia albitrunca at 2 levels on growth rate and feed intake of Tswana goats. The experiment was conducted at Botswana College of Agriculture farm for ... -
Effect of traditional processing methods on chemical composition and in vitro true dry matter digestibility of the Mophane worm (Imbrasia belina)
(Elservier, 2007-02)Effects of traditional processing methods on the nutritional value of Mophane worm (Imbrasia belina) were evaluated. Samples were degutted or not degutted. The worms were further subjected to either cooking for 1 h (remaining ... -
Diseases and management of indigenous chickens in Oodi, Kgatleng, Botswana.
(Cambridge University Press, 2007-09-18)A total of 215 indigenous chickens were found in 10 homesteads visited in Oodi, Kgatleng, Botswana from June to July 1999. The mean (SD) flock size was 21.5 (11.6) with a range of 7–47. The chickens were not housed but ... -
Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) associated with laying chickens at Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana.
(Cambridge University Press, 2007-09-18)A total of 2083 Culicoides spp. were collected in an ultraviolet light trap hung from the rafters of a laying chicken house at a location in Sebele, giving a mean daily catch of 208.3 biting midges. C. imicola was the most ... -
Nutritional effects of supplementary feeding on maternal blood metabolites, cortisol, thyroid hormones levels and on outcome of pregnancy of dry season kidding Tswana goats
(Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2008)The nutritional effects on maternal blood metabolites levels and outcome of pregnancy in goats were investigated. The supplementary diet (106g/kg crude protein) was given to S animals at a rate of 400g/animal/d. Two weeks ... -
BRIEF COMMUNICATION: High crude protein in autumn pasture does not impair reproductive performance in sheep
(New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 2008)Embryos exposed to ammonia may degenerate or their growth enhanced (McEvoy et al., 1997). Kelly (1982) reported reproductive wastage of 24.9% in South Island sheep. New Zealand pastures contain high concentrations of crude ... -
A critical analysis of disease-associated DNA polymorphisms in the genes of cattle, goat, sheep, and pig
(Springer Verlag, 2008-04)Genetic variations through their effects on gene expression and protein function underlie disease susceptibility in farm animal species. The variations are in the form of single nucleotide polymorphisms, deletions/insertions ... -
Exposure of Melia azedarach fruits to Eimeria lowers oocyst output in yearling Tswana goats
(Elservier, 2008-05)This study assessed the effects of Melia azedarach fruits on oocyst output of goats naturally infected with Eimeria species. The nineteen 12-month-old male Tswana goats weighing 21.5 kg were allocated to either a grass hay ... -
A retrospective study on the prevalence of ostrich carcass and organ condemnations in Botswana
(Springer Science, 2008-07-13)A retrospective study on the prevalence of ostrich carcass and organ condemnations in Botswana was conducted by reviewing meat inspection records available at the Botswana Ostrich Company Abattoir in Gaborone for the 3 ...