Objectives: To compare average daily gain (ADG) of Ugandan nursery and finisher pigs fed a commercial diet, a forage-based diet, or a silage-based diet, and to compare the cost effectiveness of the diets.
Materials and methods: Each pig was randomly assigned to the commercial diet, the forage-ba...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Grace, Delia
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Smith, E.
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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[Average daily gain and the impact of starting body weight of individual nursery and finisher Ugandan pigs fed a commercial diet, a forage-based diet, or a silage-based diet]
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Average daily gain and the impact of starting body weight of individual nursery and finisher Ugandan pigs fed a commercial diet, a forage-based diet, or a silage-based diet
Growth performance of pigs on smallholder farms in the tropics is low. Lack of feedstuffs, seasonal feed shortages, and feeding nutritionally unbalanced diets contribute to slow growth. Low-cost balanced diets are needed to improve pig performance. In this study, we estimated the nutrient require...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Thomas, L.F.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Grace, Delia
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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[Nutrient requirements and low-cost balanced diets, based on seasonally available local feedstuffs, for local pigs on smallholder farms in western Kenya]
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Nutrient requirements and low-cost balanced diets, based on seasonally available local feedstuffs, for local pigs on smallholder farms in western Kenya
In this study nutritional values and seasonal availability of 43 local feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda, were estimated based on nutrient analyses and literature values, information needed to develop low-cost balanced rations for pigs on smallholder farms. Parameters considered were: concentra...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Grace, Delia
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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[Nutritional value and seasonal availability of feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda]
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Nutritional value and seasonal availability of feed ingredients for pigs in Uganda
Limited access to quality feeds and reliable feed supply are amongst the priority constraints of smallholder pig production in Uganda. Among the feeds given to pigs, sweetpotato (SP), banana and other root tubers residues are common. However, information on farmers’ perceptions and practices on t...
Dione, Michel M.
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Pezo, P.
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Kyalo, G.
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Mayega, L.
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Nadiope, G.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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[Perception and practices of farmers on the utilization of sweetpotato, and other root tubers, and banana for pig feeding in smallholder crop-livestock systems in Uganda]
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Perception and practices of farmers on the utilization of sweetpotato, and other root tubers, and banana for pig feeding in smallholder crop-livestock systems in Uganda
Marwa, L.J.
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Mbaga, S.H.
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Mutayoba, S.K.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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[The productivity and management systems of free range local chickens in rural areas of Babati District, Tanzania]
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The productivity and management systems of free range local chickens in rural areas of Babati District, Tanzania
Smallholder pig farmers in East Africa report that lack of feed, seasonal feed shortages, quality and cost are key constraints to pig rearing. Commercially prepared pig diets are too expensive and people and pigs compete for food. Smallholder farmers typically feed nutritionally unbalanced diets,...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, Catherine E.
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Grace, Delia
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Smith, Eliza
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Lange, Cornelis de
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[In the search for low-cost year-round feeds: Pen-level growth performance of local and crossbred Ugandan pigs fed forage- or silage-based diets versus commercial diet]
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In the search for low-cost year-round feeds: Pen-level growth performance of local and crossbred Ugandan pigs fed forage- or silage-based diets versus commercial diet
Maize provides an important source of forage for the maize–dairy farmers in Kenya. However, due to small farm size, maize cannot supply all the feed needed for dairy cattle and forage is in short supply in the dry seasons. This paper examines practices to increase the health and use of maize and ...
Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Murdoch, A.J.
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Romney, D.L.
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Mwangi, D.M.
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Njuguna, J.G.M.
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McLeod, A.
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Jama, A.N.
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[Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya]
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Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya
Dierenfeld, E.S.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Nyagaka, D.
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[Nutrient composition of pastures in Kayunga District, Uganda: A preliminary investigation with implications for seasonal supplementation in grazing Ruminants]
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Nutrient composition of pastures in Kayunga District, Uganda: A preliminary investigation with implications for seasonal supplementation in grazing Ruminants
In this study, nutritional values and seasonal availability were estimated for 25 local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya, based on analyzed nutrient contents and a review of the literature. Characteristics considered included: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent ...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Grace, Delia
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Lange, C.F.M. de
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[Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya]
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Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya