The feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Sudan Desert lambs under intensive system of feeding and management from birth to 40 kg slaughter weight were investigated. The average daily milk yield of the Watish dams were found to be within the capacity range of intake of the lambs. The...
The experiment was done at estate management unit in Sebele, Gaborne. Ten 23 weeks old laying Tswana chickens were bought from a local farmer and divided into two groups of five each, using complete randomised design. Group one was fed on layer mash and the other group was fed on composite local ...
Aganga, A.A.
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Tshwenyane, S.O.
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Molefhe, L.
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[Influence of feed type on egg production of Tswana laying Chicken]
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Influence of feed type on egg production of Tswana laying Chicken
The growth of 30 docked and 30 intact male Sudan Desert lambs was studied to weaning. The mean birth weight, rate of gain to weaning and weaning weight of the docked group were found to be 3.9 kg, 119g/d and 18.5 kg respectively; those for the intact group were 4.1 kg, 116 g/d and 18.0 kg in the ...
El-Karim, A.I.A.
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[Effect of docking on growth and carcass characteristics of Dubasi Desert sheep]
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Effect of docking on growth and carcass characteristics of Dubasi Desert sheep
The effect of two levels of protein intake on age, body weight, chest girth, withers height and condition score at puberty in Bunaji and Bunaji x Friesian bulls were examined. Scrotal circumference, volume and motility of semen from the bulls were also evaluated to determine onset of puberty in B...
Rekwot, P.I.
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Oyedipe, E.O.
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Akerejola, O.L.
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Kumi-Diaka, J.
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Umoh, J.E.
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[Effect of protein intake on the onset of puberty in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji crossbred bulls in Nigeria]
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Effect of protein intake on the onset of puberty in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji crossbred bulls in Nigeria
Two studies were conducted: the first study evaluated the production potential of indigenous (Tswana) chickens under an extensive free-range management system in the Gaborone agricultural region of Botswanal; and the second study was a survey of 25 randomly selected, commercial small-scale broile...
Aganga, A.A.
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Omphile, U.J.
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Malope, P.
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Chabanga, C.H.
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Motsamai, G.M.
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Motsumi, L.G.
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[Traditional poultry production and commercial broiler alternatives for small-holder farmers in Botswana]
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Traditional poultry production and commercial broiler alternatives for small-holder farmers in Botswana
25 young male desert goats (Capra hircus, about 8 months old) were used for experimental purpose. Hummra, the local name for a mixture of desert grasses belonging to species Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Schoenefeldia gracilis, Eragrostis pilosa Aristida funiculate and other Aristida spp was introduc...
Ali, K.E.
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Mustafa, E.E.
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[Utilization of supplemented desert grass by Sudan Desert goats]
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Utilization of supplemented desert grass by Sudan Desert goats
In northern Senegal, 49 Sahel does, 2.7± 0.5-year-old were observed over 1 year while foraging in natural pasture. Does were assigned to three treatments 2 weeks after kidding: ad libitum grazing (group 1), grazing plus daily supplementation with 500 9 per animal of concentrate, 66% corn flour, 3...
Cisse, M.
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Ly, I.
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Nianogo, A.J.
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Sane, I.
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Sawadogo, J.G.
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N'Diaye, M.
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Awad, C.
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Fall, Y.
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[Grazing Behavior and milk yield of Senegalese Sahel goat]
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Grazing Behavior and milk yield of Senegalese Sahel goat
Plain (OAT), 1.4% urea-enriched (EOAT) and 3% themal-ammoniated (NH3OAT) oat grain were fed to South African Mutton Merino ewes as supplementary feed during late pregnancy and lactation, while grazing wheat stubble at 2 ewes/ha during 1986 and 1987. Blood glucose, urea, calcium, magnesium and zin...
Feedlot performance and carcass quality were investigated on Sudan Desert sheep raised under irrigated conditions in the Gezira area. Average daily gain over the fattening period of 56 days in the feedlot was 237.0±2.0 g. Single born lambs grew faster than twin-born lambs (p