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Lithocholic Acid Alleviates Deoxynivalenol-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress via PPARγ-Mediated Epigenetically Transcriptional Reprogramming in Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells.
(American Chemical Society, 2024-03-13)
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a common mycotoxin that induces intestinal inflammation and oxidative damage in humans and animals. Given that lithocholic acid (LCA) has been suggested to inhibit intestinal inflammation, we aimed ...
Invited Review — Pig production in Africa: current status, challenges, prospects and opportunities.
(Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies., 2024-04)
Pig production is one of the viable enterprises of the livestock sub-sector of agriculture. It contributes significantly to the economy and animal protein supply to enhance food security in Africa and globally. This article ...
Major overlap in plant and soil organic carbon hotspots across Africa.
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-11-15)
Terrestrial plant and soil organic carbon stocks are critical for regulating climate change, enhancing soil fertility, and supporting biodiversity. While a global-scale decoupling between plant and soil organic carbon has ...
Modification of graphene-based nanomaterials with gamma irradiation as an eco-friendly approach for diverse applications: A review
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-05)
Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNMs) are versatile due to their large surface area, great mechanical, chemical strength, and excellent electrical properties. The versatility of graphene has increased its applicability ...
Artificial insemination: Factors influencing its utilisation by beef cattle farmers in Southern and Ghanzi districts in Botswana
(Elservier, 2024-02-09)
The use of assisted reproductive technologies to improve productivity in livestock industry is becoming popular. The study aimed to determine the utilisation of artificial insemination (AI) and to find out the factors ...
Modelling climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of anthrax in Zimbabwe.
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-02-28)
In Zimbabwe, anthrax is endemic with outbreaks being reported almost annually in livestock, wildlife, and humans over the past 40 years. Accurate modelling of its spatial distribution is key in formulating effective control ...
Nutraceuticals as components of sustainable poultry production systems for food and nutrition security in Africa: a review
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-06-11)
Poultry production plays a key role in reducing food and nutrition insecurity in developing countries. However, as the poultry industry continues to grow, its future is in doubt due to economic, environmental, and social ...
Bovine anaplasmosis in Zimbabwe: spatio-temporal distribution and environmental drivers.
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024-01-27)
Understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of Bovine anaplasmosis is crucial for identifying areas of high prevalence for targeted disease control. This research was aimed at modelling and mapping the B. anaplasmosis ...
Heat stress mitigation strategies employed by small-scale poultry farmers in Greater Gaborone, Botswana.
(Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia, 2024-03)
Heat stress is a major challenge in poultry production in Botswana as temperatures of 35 oC and above are common phenomena in summer. A survey was carried out from April 2023 to May 2023 in Metsimotlhabe, Gabane, Tlokweng, ...
Participatory inventory of plant-based ethnoveterinary medicine used to control internal parasites of goats in the Ngamiland region of Botswana.
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-08)
The effect of internal parasites on goats is of major concern, particularly in the tropics where there are limited resources and financially constrained farmers. The ethnic knowledge on controlling and treating internal ...