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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. ...
A survey of ethno-veterinary practices adopted in the treatment of diseases or indigenous chickens in Kgatieng district, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
A survey questionnaire aimed at collecting knowledge on ethno-veterinary practices used in the
treatment of diseases of indigenous chickens in order to lay a foundation for further scientific
study and validation was ...
Third stage lanae of Contracaccuin species in catfish (Clariasgariepinus) from Gaborone dam, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
A study was conducted with the aim of establishing the type of internal parasites in catfish (Claris gariepinus) as well as the infection intensity. Ten catfish {Clarius gariepinus) specimens collected from the Gaborone ...
Effect of maturity stages on nutritive quality and sensory properties of Fig fruits
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2017)
This study was conducted in a completely randomized design to evaluate the physical character, proximate composition, minerals (Fe, Zn, Ca and P) and sensory properties of early, mid and late maturity stages of Ficus sur ...
Estimates of phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses to selection in growth traits in three beef cattle breeds raised under ranch conditions in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)
The study estimated phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses to selection of growth traits in three beef cattle breeds raised under ranch conditions in Botswana. Weights at birth (BW), weights at weaning (7 months; ...
Rotavirus and Cryptosporidium infection in bovine calves in Southern Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2012)
A cross-sectional study on prevalences of Rotavirus (RV) and Cryptosporidium parvum infections was carried out in dairy and beef calves in 31 farms over a 2-year period. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) was to determine RV and C. ...
Effects of planting date and transgenic maize hybrids on Fusarium ear rot severity at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio, USA.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)
A three year study was conducted at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio from 2006 to 2008 to find out how sequential planting of transgenic and non-transgenic maize influence Fusarium ear rot of maize. Maize hybrids with different ...
Effects of soil type on the emergence, flowering, nutrient uptake and yield components of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verde) landraces in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2008)
On-station experiments were conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station-Impala in Francistown. Botswana, during 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06 seasons to determine the effects of sandy loam and sandy clay ...
Training needs of youth organizational leaders in Nigeria.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2014)
Training needs of youth leaders in Ikpoba-Okha, Egor and Oredo Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria were studied. Data were obtained using a combination of structured questionnaire and interview schedule to source ...
Influence of Policy on the Transformation of Range Management from Traditional Management: A Perspective of History of Range Management in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural resources, 2016)
The government of Botswana, through an Act of parliament enacted the Tribal Land Act of 1968 which gave Land Boards the power to allocate land which previously was allocated by chiefs. Most farmers only applied for water ...