Browsing Research articles by Subject "Nutrition"

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    • Feeding donkeys 

      Aganga, A.A.A.; Letso, M.; Aganga, A.O. (Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2000)
      Feeding is an important aspect in the management of any farm animal. It requires knowledge of the feeding behaviour and nutrient requirements of animals for specific production functions, e.g. work. The objective when ...

    • Limb Deformities of farmed ostrich (Struthio camelus) chicks in Botswana 

      Mushi, E.Z.; Binta, R.G.; Chabo, R.G.; Isa, J.F.W.; Phuti, M.S. (Springer, 1997)
      Limb deformities were detected in 135 out of 885 ostrich chicks, giving a prevalence of 15.3%. Tibiotarsal rotation a¡ected 73% of the chicks with limb deformities, whereas rolled toes accounted for 36%. The right leg was ...

    • A potential strategy for research to improve small stock nutrition under the traditional farming system in Botswana 

      Mine, Ontiretse M; Madibela, Othusitse R; Motlhanka, Daniel M T (Sabinet, 2002)
      Small stock plays an important role in the rural economy of Botswana. The majority of small stock is reared under traditional fanning systems. Nutrition is one of the limiting factors. This paper discusses how crop residues ...