Research articles: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Effect of sorghum variety on chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of malted grains from Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2013)This study investigated the effects of variety of sorghum on nutritional levels of malted grains. Unscreened grains of BSH1, Mahube, Phofu and Segaolane were malted and analysed for crude protein, minerals, fiber, organic ... -
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 ... -
Economic viability of milk production systems in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1997-10)Botswana imports approximately 75% of its milk requirement. These imports are mainly from the Republic of South Africa and Zimbabwe and an increase in milk production has been govemment's concern. However there has not ... -
Documentation of ethnoveterinary practices used in family poultry in Botswana
(Veterinary World, 2012-12-19)Aim: To document the use of indigenous plants used by family poultry rearers to treat and control diseases and parasites in 15 villages of Botswana. Materials and Methods: A total of 1000 family poultry rearers in 15 ... -
Correlated responses in tissue weights measured in vivo by computer tomography in Dorset Down sheep selected for lean tissue growth
(Bureau for Scientific Publications, 2003)The aim of this study was to estimate correlated responses in lean, fat and bone weights in vivo in Dorset Down sheep selected for lean tissue growth. Over the period 1986-1992 inclusive, the lean tissue growth line had ... -
Color stability and tenderness variations within the gluteus medius from beef top sirloin butts
(Elservier, 2013-06-10)Beef top sirloin butts (n = 48) from USDA quality grade (QG; upper 2/3 US Choice vs. US Select) and yield grade categories (YG; 1 and 2 vs. 4 and 5) were aged 14 days, GM steaks were cut, with 2 steaks removed from the ... -
Chemical composition of Mopane worm sampled at three sites in Botswana and subjected to different processing
(Springer Science, 2008-12-06)Effects of site and degutting on chemical composition of mopane worm were investigated. Samples were cooked for 30 min in either brine or in plain water. Samples from Moreomabele were high in acid detergent fibre (ADF) ... -
Assessment of colour stability and palatability of beef top sirloin butts (Gluteus medius) muscle #
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2012)This study investigated the interactive effect of USDA quality and yield grades on color stability of beef top sirloin butt. Beef top sirloin butts (n = 48) were selected at a slaughter facility based on United States ... -
A Study of Entomophagy in Mogonono in Kweneng District, Botswana
(Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2014)A study was undertaken to document insects used for human consumption in Mogonono in Kweneng District of Botswana. Thirty respondents were randomly selected and interviewed. Data were collected through informal interviews ... -
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 ... -
A critical look at the use of exotic bulls in traditional beff farming in Botswana.
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 1999)Data of indigenous and exotic bull breeds used between 1987 and 1995 were available from Ramatlabama Bull Stud and Artificial Insemination Laboratory. The bull breeds include indigenous breeds: Tswana, Tull, Bonsmara and ... -
A Comparative Economic Analysis of Smallholder Cattle and Small Ruminant Production Systems in Botswana
(Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000)Cattle rearing is the single most important activity in the agricultural sector of Botswana, and cattle enjoy a high status among both rural and urban dwellers. In recent years, farmers have begun to intensify the production ... -
A review of phenotypic characteristics, production traits and water utilisation of indigenous Tswana goats in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2010-03)Indigenous Tswana goats are a valuable genetic resource, which has' to be conserved and utilised in a sustainable way to ensure accrued benefits to fanners in Botswana. A pre-requisite to this is that the breed has to be ...