BUAN Research Hub: Recent submissions
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Development and application of modern agricultural biotechnology in Botswana: The potentials, opportunities and challenges
(GM Crops & Food, 2014)In Botswana, approximately 40% of the population live in rural areas and derive most of their livelihood from agriculture by keeping livestock and practising arable farming. Due to the nature of their farming practises livestock ... -
Effect of carrot juice and stabilizer on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of yoghurt
(Elsevier, 2016)Yoghurt fortification with fruits and vegetables has high potential to improve the nutrients and health promoting effects of the yoghurt. The effects of carrot juice (0, 10, 15 and 20%) and gelatin stabilizer (0.5,0.6 and ... -
AFTER TROPICAL CYCLONE DINEO, AN INCREASED MORTALITY IN SHEEP AND GOATS FROM HAEMONCHUS CONTORTUS AT BOTSWANA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (BUAN) FARM
(Centre for Info Bio Technology, 2018-12)An investigation was carried out to determine the cause of increased mortality in sheep and goats at BUAN farm in March 2017. At the time of reporting sheep and goat deaths had occurred daily for over a week. Clinical signs ... -
Anaplasmainfection prevalence in beef and dairy cattle in the south eastregion of Botswana
(Elsevier, 2017-12-26)Infection of cattle by the tick-borne intra-erythrocytic bacteria of the genusAnaplasmaoccurs worldwide.Nevertheless, prevalence rates in specific regions are still required to inform cattle farming management deci-sions. ... -
Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Ramotswa Village, Botswana
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020)Background and objectives: Different communities have various types of edible plants at their nearby ecology from which they process their traditional foods that make the basis of diversified diets for food and nutrition ... -
Symbiotic performance of grain and wild herbaceous legumes in the Okavango Delta and Tswapong region of Botswana
(Springer Verlag, 2017)The low inherent soil fertility, especially nitrogen (N) constrains arable agriculture in Botswana. Nitrogen is usually added to soil through inorganic fertilizer application. In this study, biological nitrogen fixation ... -
GASTRO-INTESTINAL NEMATODES OF GOATS REARED UNDER COMMUNAL SMALL SCALE FARMING CONDITIONS IN BOTSWANA
(Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 2015)The study was carried out in goats reared under communal small scale farming conditions near Gaborone, Botswana, to evaluate two sample preparation methods for McMaster egg counting technique, determine worm egg counts ... -
Demographic parameters of cowpea aphid Aphis craccivora (Homoptera: Aphididae) on different Botswana cowpea landraces
(Cambridge University Press, 2012-12-01)The variation in demographic parameters (namely survival and fecundity, intrinsic rate of natural increase pre-reproductive period and relative growth rate) was used to assess the resistance of cowpea landraces (namely ... -
The effect of blocking angularis oculi and facial veins on daily water intake in euhydrate and dehydrated Tswana goats under field conditions during summer
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2012)The aim of this study was to assess the importance of selective brain cooling (SBC) in the water economy of Tswana goats by blocking angularis oculi and facial veins in euhydrate and dehydrated goats under outdoor conditions ... -
Does Botswana need a Society for Animal Scientists?#
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2013)Botswana’s agriculture contributes about 2.0% to GDP and involves about 130 800 traditional farmers (Statistics Botswana 2012). Of these, animal agriculture contributes almost 100% of the income generated by agriculture. ... -
Effects of intercropping on the performance of sorghum (cv Segaolane) and cowpeas in Botswana
(International Network for Natural Sciences, 2019)Field experiment was conducted at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (formerly Botswana College of Agriculture) from March-July 2016 to evaluate effects of intercropping on the performance of sorghum ... -
Challenges of introducing e-learning at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Lecturers' perspective
(Learning & Technology Innovation, 2017-08-30)The integration of technology in the education process has immensely improved the acquisition and retention of knowledge. Although e-learning initiatives bring many advantages to the education system, these rewards have ... -
Impact of partially treated wastewater on downstream water quality of Notwane River in Botswana
(Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 2018-07-18)The impact of partially treated wastewater on the water quality of Notwane river stretch in the Gaborone region of Botswana was investigated. Water samples collected at effluent discharge point and three other sampling ... -
Incidence and level of mistletoe Infestation in tree species at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Sebele Content Farm Campus, Botswana
(AD Publications, 2017-11-11)A survey was conducted at Botswana University of Agriculture and natural Resources at Sebele content farm to determine the intensity and level of mistletoe infestation in tree species. The intensity and the total number ... -
The use of indigenous parasitic plant (Viscum verrocosum) in reducing faecal egg counts in female Tswana goats
(Fundación CIPAV,, 2003)A study was carried out to evaluate the potential benefit of feeding a diet containing Viscum verrucosum on reducing faecal egg count (FEC) in female Tswana goats. Twelve animals, which had naturally acquired intestinal ... -
Community-based camel ecotourism in Botswana: Current status and future perspectives
(International society of Camelid Research and Development, 2019-01-15)Ecotourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small-scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Ecotourism ... -
Evaluation of Stover management practices or ameliorative strategies on the utilization of tanniferous feeds by ruminants
(The University of Guelph, 1999-08)Seven experiments which hcluded one fieIdlagronomy, four in vitro and two in vivo triais were carrieci out to (i) determine the optimum time of harvesbng and storage methods that preserved the nutritive quality of make and ... -
Effect of supplementation on reproduction of wet season kidding Tswana goats
(South African Society for Animal Science, 2002)Seventy-seven mature Tswana goats were used to investigate the effect of supplementation on reproduction of wet season kidding animals. Treatments groups with similar weights were: Unsupplemented Control (UC), Continuous ... -
Do indigenous browse trees influence chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of parasitic plants?
(Elservier, 2004-08-02)This study examined the influence of nine browse trees on the chemical composition and in vitro dry matter (DM) digestibility (IVDMD) of parasitic plants (Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium ... -
Chemical composition of four parasitic plants harvested over a period of 6 months from two sites in Botswana
(Elservier, 2002-02-25)Samples of four parasitic plants, Tapinanthus lugardii, Erianthenum ngamicum, Viscum rotundifolium, and V. verrucosum were obtained from Sebele Research Station and Sunnyside Ranch. Sampling took place in the 6 months ...
