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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 ...
Trends in land cover change of the greater Gaborone area: Implications for agricultural production loss
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-06)
Peri urban areas are contiguous to urban areas, they consist of a large population, and these are
regions where farming practice is in conflict with other economic activities. These activities
drive the changes in land ...
Plants Poisonous to Livestock in Botswana
(South Dakota State University, 1982)
Livestock plant poisoning is very common in Botswana. Two plants, Dichapetalum cymosum and Pavetta harborii, are especially notorious for causing large-scale mortality in some areas of the country. In 1975, for instance, ...
Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-06)
The first study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the production stage of the goat
milk value chain and prevalence of caprine mastitis and its impact on the value chain. The study
was conducted in the ...
Integrating GIS and remote sensing in estimation of soil loss using the SLEMSA and RUSLE models: A case study of Taung Watershed, Ramotswa Agricultural District
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2021-07)
This study was conducted in the Taung watershed of the Ramotswa Agricultural District in the south eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess the soil erosion risk using Revised Universal Soil ...
Evaluation of the nutritional potential of safflower (Carthamus tinctoriiis L.) leaves, seed and cake after oil extraction to be used as animal feed
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-09)
Safflower is an annual oil seed crop adapted to arid and saline regions of the world, is a
potentially novel food and medicine source, which has not been fully explored in the last
century. Safflower’s ability to forage ...
Assessing the potential of rainwater harvesting for sustaining small scale irrigated coffee farming in the Bigasha watershed, Uganda2023
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-01-25)
This study used remote sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), the Quantum GIS Soil and Water Assessment Tool (QSWAT+) and Crop Water and Irrigation Requirements Program (CROPWAT) to assess the potential of rainwater ...
Value-addition of cereal crop residues using low technology oyster mushroom (pleurotus spp.) production to improve small-scale farmers’ income and nutrition in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2019-08)
The average cereal grain yields for Botswana small-scale farmers is 108kg/ha with gross income of P233.95/ha, respectively. The low yields are due to frequent droughts and pest outbreaks resulting in food and nutrition ...
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and planting density on the growth and yield of intercropped sorghum and cowpea under rainfed conditions
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-11)
Cereal-legume intercropping can be an alternative for smallholder farmers to mitigate the effects of climate change and to promote sustainable agricultural production. A field experiment was conducted at BUAN gardens during ...
Utilization of crop residues and Agro – industrial by products by Tswana sheep fed varying energy sources and minerals
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-09)
Two experiments were conducted at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Sebele. In Experiment 1, twenty-five Tswana sheep were used in 3 x 2 factorial
arrangements in a Complete Randomized Design to ...