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Chemical composition and sensory evaluation of broilers supplemented on two levels of Phane worm (Imbrasia belina) meal
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of four parasitic plants (Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium and Viscum verrucosum) in Botswana
(Elservier, 2000-04-10)Parasitic plants, Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium and V. verrucosum were harvested during months (January, March, May and June) in 1998 at the Sebele Research Station. The samples were ... -
Effect of storage time on internal and external characteristics of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) eggs
(Journal of Animal Science Advances, 2012)The effect of 0, 4, 7, 10 and 14 days storage times on quality characteristics of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) eggs was studied. Data were subjected to ANOVA using the General Linear Models (GLM) procedure of Statistical ... -
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 ... -
Camels in Botswana: Herd dynamics and future development implications
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2019)This study was conducted to assess the current status of camels kept at the Tsabong Ecotourism Camel Park (TECP) and to make recommendations for improvement of their productivity. A semi-structured questionnaire was prepared ... -
Chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and Gas production of four browse species and their combinations used as feed for small ruminants
(West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 2020)Browse species as complete feed for ruminants is uncommon. This may be due to low dry matter (DM) and high condensed tannins (CT) contents limiting its potential to influence weight gain. Drying however improves DM content ... -
Investigation of Cysticercosis bovis prevalence using passive abattoir post-mortem inspection and active administration of structured non-participatory questionnaire to farmers in Botswana
(Springer Nature B.V, 2020-10-15)Most government published statistics of C. bovis prevalence in Botswana emanate mainly from records available at the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), the country’s national export abattoir. Although BMC slaughters 44% of ... -
Control of cowpea weevil, callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (coleoptera: bruchidae), using natural plant products
(Insects, 2014-12-31)A laboratory study was conducted to investigate the effects of natural products on the reproduction and damage of Callosobruchus maculatus, the cowpea weevil, on cowpea seeds at Botswana College of Agriculture in Gaborone, ... -
The effects of vaccination and treatment on the spread of HIV/AIDS
(World Scientific Publishing, 2004)This study investigates the effects of vaccination and treatment on the spread of HIV/AIDS. The objectives are (i) to derive conditions for the success of vaccination and treatment programs and (ii) to derive threshold ... -
Comparison of genetic and immunological responses to tick infestation between three breeds of sheep in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)The study investigated genetic parameters and immunological responses to tick infestation in three South African sheep breeds (Namaqua Afrikaner [NA], Dorper and SA Mutton Merino [SAMM]). The study aimed to estimate genetic ... -
Physiological responses and meat quality of Potchefstroom koekoek cockerels offered canola meal as an alternative to soybean meal
(North-West University, 2018-05)The current study was conducted to assess growth performance, protein utilisation efficiency, blood parameters, meat quality, bone breaking strength, density and mineral composition of Potchefstroom Koekoek (PK) cockerels ... -
Biology and Ecology of Glyphosate-Resistant Giant Ragweed
(Purdue University, 2013)Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida L.) is a competitive annual plant found in disturbed landscapes and is the most troublesome weed in Indiana and the US Corn Belt. It is one of the most common and problematic weeds in corn ... -
Pearl millet : influence of mineral biofortification and simple processing technologies on minerals and antinutrients
(University of Pretoria, 2016)Pearl millet is an important staple food in rural Africa. However, the mineral bioavailability of pearl millet is low due to its high content of antinutrients, particularly phytate. This research investigated the effects ... -
Intentions regarding fencing of communal grazing areas for facilitating better management
(South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 1999)There is a belief in Botswana that fencing of the current communal grazing areas as advocated by the national policy on agricultural development (1991) can be a step towards addressing the environmental and economic problems ... -
Genetic characterization of tswana and tuli cattle kept at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources using microsatellite markers
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)Twelve FAO-lSAG-rccommended microsatellite markers were used to analyse genetic variation in Tswana and Tuli cattle breeds. All loci were polymorphic and a total of 75 and 77 alleles were genotyped in the Tswana and Tuli ... -
Identification of mongongo (schinziophyton rautanenii) and morama (tylosema esculentum) insect pests and their natural enemies in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)The study was conducted at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Sebele, Gaborone. Sampling sites for this study was done in Kweneng district and Okavango district, and the experiments were ... -
Comparative growth performance and semen characteristics of indigenous naked neck tswana and black australorp x naked neck tswana chickens under an intensive management system in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)This study investigated growth performance and semen characteristics of naked neck Tswana and black Australorp X naked neck Tswana chickens. The birds were raised under intensive management system from day old to 20 weeks ... -
Comparative assessment of the effects of horse manure and urea as nitrogen sources on seed yield, forage production and nutritional quality of Cenchrus ciliaris post seed harvesting.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020)The objective of this research was to evaluate the comparative effects of horse manure and urea, as sources of nitrogen, on seed and biomass yields of Cenchrus ciliaris and the nutritional quality of its forage residues ...