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Poverty reduction through alternative livelihoods in Botswana's desert margins
(Sabinet Journals, 2006-01-01)Despite rapid economic growth recorded in the last decades following independence in 1966, poverty is still rampant especially in the rural areas of Botswana. Poverty reduction has been on the agenda for many ... -
Determinants of market participation and the institutional constraints: Case study of Kweneng West, Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2016-09)For smallholder livestock farmers to benefit from their livestock, they need to fully participate in the market. This study identifies the determinants of market participation by smallholder livestock farmers in Botswana. ... -
Economics of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from beef production in western Canada
(Elservier, 2018-05)Beef production plays a vital role in the economy of western Canada; however, in the wake of global warming as a result of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the industry has come under some scrutiny. Although there ... -
Identification of factors that influence the performance of extension management systems in Kweneng and southern districts of Botswana
(South African Society for Agricultural Extension (SASAE), 2018-11-15)Since 1999, the government of Botswana has implemented the Performance Management System (PMS) as a public service reform tool for all the ministries with the aim to improve and monitor performance of the public service ... -
Abundance and diversity of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) insects in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-10)Water scarcity has become a major challenge for Botswana farmers to increase their production despite various development initiatives introduced by the government. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) is a drought tolerant ... -
Perceived Roles of Teachers of Agricultural Science in the Implementation of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Measures in Secondary Schools of Botswana
(Scholink, 2018-08-28)The study is to determine the roles played by teachers of agriculture in senior secondary schools in the fight against the spread of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). This was a ... -
Determinants of vegetation type patch dieback in a semi-arid area, Tutume Sub-District, Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2018-01-12)Patch dieback of Colophospermum mopane (Kirk ex Benth.) Kirk ex J. Léonard, which was attributed to drought, soil surface condition and soil chemistry has been reported in South Africa. In Botswana, dieback of C. mopane ... -
Using Technology Acceptance Model to Predict Lecturers’ Acceptance of Moodle: Case of Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(Infonomics Society, 2019-03-01)The use of technology to enhance learning is regarded as significant among educational institutions due to continuous improvements of the Internet and other communication technologies. The Botswana University of Agriculture ... -
Applying genomic information for conservation and utilisation of the indigenous Tswana goat of Botswana
(2018)The indigenous Tswana constitutes 71% of the Botswana goat population (Botswana statistics, 2013). It is well adapted to the harsh conditions of the country such as poor nutrition, frequent droughts, high heat, diseases ... -
A Review of Habitat and Distribution of Common Stingless Bees and Honeybees Species in African Savanna Ecosystems.
(Sage Journals, 2022-05-03)Background and Research Aims: Globally, concerns over a decline in insect pollinator abundance have been raised. Although bees were noted to be key pollinating agents for approximately 52 of the leading 115 global food ... -
The impact of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) farming on the survival of honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Nyamakate Communal Area, northern Zimbabwe.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-05-31)The impact of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) farming on the survival of honeybees (Apis mellifera) was investigated through the documentation of mortality of honeybees, the number of trees cut and planted, and agrochemicals ... -
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of indigenous tswana goats
(South African Society for Animal Science, 2018-01-01)Tswana goats that were kept in communal systems in three agro-ecological regions in Botswana were characterized according to phenotypic measurements and genotypic data. Objective measurements for 123 goats included bodyweight ... -
No evidence of Trichinella spp. in domestic pig carcasses at a selected abattoir in southern Botswana
(SpringerLink, 2019-04-30)Trichinellosis is a worldwide zoonosis with genotypes affecting different domestic and wild animals and is widely distributed throughout the world. Species and genotypes of this genus affecting different animals have been ... -
International perceptions of animals and the importance of their welfare
(Frontiers Media, 2022-08-18)Our perceptions shape our intentions, our motivations, our behavior, and in doing so, our reality. In this age of the Anthropocene, our perceptions also impact the lives and welfare of other animals. One of the key principles ... -
Nuclear Receptor RORα/γ: Exciting Modulators in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
(Frontiers Media [Commercial Publisher], 2022-06-21)Under the influences of modern lifestyle, metabolic syndromes (MetS), including insulin resistance, obesity, and fatty liver, featuring a worldwide chronic disease, greatly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, ... -
Inhibition of obesity through alterations of C/EBP- α gene expression by gum Arabic in mice with a high-fat feed diet
(Elservier, 2022-12)Obesity is a metabolic disease associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Previously we showed that Gum Arabic (GA) inhibited obesity in fed with diet-induced obesity. However, the mechanism underlying the ... -
Carcass characteristics and meat quality of ross 308 broiler chickens fed malted red and white sorghum-based diets
(MDPI [Commercial Publisher], 2022-06-28)In this study, the effects of malted sorghum-based diets (MSBD) on carcass characteristics and meat quality were investigated in broiler chickens. Two-week-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly allocated to three groups (each ... -
Ruminant contribution to enteric methane emissions and possible mitigation strategies in the Southern Africa Development Community region
(SpringerLink, 2022-08-31)The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region is not a major emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG). However, Sub-Saharan Africa is considered a potential future hotspot for GHG emissions because of its large livestock ... -
Structure and composition of woody vegetation along the Zambezi River floodplain and seasonal water pans in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.
(Springer Link, 2022)This study aimed at investigating woody vegetation structure and composition in relation to surface water availability in Mana Pools National Park (MPNP). Two study sites, namely the Zambezi River floodplain and seasonal ... -
A Geospatial assessment of soil erosion risk and soil fertility changes due to ISPAAD programme: A case study of Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area, Kgatleng District.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)This study was conducted in Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area (DAEA) in the Kgatleng District located in the eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess the impacts of the Integrated Support ...