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SEX/AGE OF KID/LAMB AND DAM AGE/PARITY AND MANAGING DAM NUTRITION AS DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY IN SMALL RUMINANTS
Mortality is one of the prime after effect on viability of commercial
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
Position: 356 (112 views)
INDICATORS OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN GOATS AND SHEEP MEAT PRODUCTION
Reproductive performance is a major contributing factor to the
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
Position: 21 (226 views)
MANIPULATING NUTRITION FOR IDEAL CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY PARAMETERS IN GOAT
AND SHEEP PRODUCTION
Nutrition is an important component of the goat and sheep
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
Position: 242 (139 views)
GOAT PRODUCTION AS A MITIGATION STRATEGY TO CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY IN SEMI ARID TROPICS.
Due to climatic variability in semi arid tropics, livestock production faces many challenges that threaten its viability. This is a review that looks at the potential of goat production as one of the many mitigating strategies in confronting climate…
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NOT FOR REPRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION OR COMMERCIAL USE.
One principal source of unsubstantial meat production
efficiency in commercial small ruminants is high kid/lamb
mortality, where a larger proportion of kid/lamb crop fails to
reach marketable age resulting in immense economic losses.
There is…
efficiency in commercial small ruminants is high kid/lamb
mortality, where a larger proportion of kid/lamb crop fails to
reach marketable age resulting in immense economic losses.
There is…
Position: 210 (144 views)
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGENDERED INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
The subject of gender and animal agriculture has attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely constrained by…
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
This discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 215 (143 views)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS AT
VARIOUS STAGES OF PERMANENT TOOTH ERUPTION IN INDIGENOUS¬MATEBELE FEMALE GOATS OF Z IMBABWE
his study aimed to evaluate the influence of dental age on predicting body weight (BWT) using Linear
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE MEASURES EMPLOYED BY SMALL TO
MEDIUM SIZE HOTELS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The study sought to explore innovative measures employed by small to medium size
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
Position: 31 (213 views)
SUNFLOWER BASED RATIONS FOR SMALL-MEDIUM MILK PRODUCING DAIRY COWS
Two dairy concentrates (ram press sunflower and sunflower heads) were formulated locally and
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
Position: 327 (120 views)
COMMUNITY BASED SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAMME IN
MANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
The objective of the study was to assess the impact of the
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
Position: 110 (166 views)
ENGENDERED CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND RESPONSE KNOWLEDGE, AND ITS
IMPLICATION FOR ADAPTATION, VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN SUB SAHARAN
AFRICA
Gender is a socio-economic variable which can be used to
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
Position: 152 (156 views)
STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 119 (164 views)
GENDER DIFFERENTIATED CLIMATE CHANGE DISCOURSE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
he discourse on climate change should provide adequate attention to
gender differentiated roles and vunerability, either at the local community
level and international climate change negotiations because the impact of
climate change affects women…
gender differentiated roles and vunerability, either at the local community
level and international climate change negotiations because the impact of
climate change affects women…
Position: 106 (167 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE
CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
This discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 286 (128 views)
ENSURING EQUITABLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND GENDER SENSITIVE POLICIES IN
SUPPORTING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Gender disparities in resource allocation and non gender
responsive policies are important constraint to increasing food
production and security in Southern Africa. The discussion attempt to
explore the role of equitable resource allocation and…
responsive policies are important constraint to increasing food
production and security in Southern Africa. The discussion attempt to
explore the role of equitable resource allocation and…
Position: 281 (129 views)
CUSHIONING WOMEN AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY THROUGH PROMOTING INDIGENOUS
CHICKEN PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Poultry sub sector is a privileged entry point for promoting gender
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
Position: 149 (157 views)
EFFECT OF BREED, STAGE OF LACTATION AND NUTRITION ON MILK PRODUCTION TRAITS
IN GOATS
This discussion attempt to explore the influence of breed,
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
Position: 327 (120 views)
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGENDERED INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN
SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
The subject of gender and animal agriculture has
attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to
addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of
women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely
constrained…
attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to
addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of
women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely
constrained…
Position: 332 (119 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE
CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
his discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 281 (129 views)
GENDER, AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND VULNERABILITY OF RESOURCE
POOR FARMERS IN AFRICA
Gender is a socio-economic variable which can be used to
analyze vulnerability and adaptive capacity of people against climate
change and variability in local communities in Africa. Due to climatic
change and variability, achieving sustainability…
analyze vulnerability and adaptive capacity of people against climate
change and variability in local communities in Africa. Due to climatic
change and variability, achieving sustainability…
Position: 236 (140 views)
INFLUENCE OF SUCKLING AND/OR MILKING METHOD ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN
DAIRY ANIMALS
Achieving the maximum marketable milk yield with a high fat
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
Position: 281 (129 views)
STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 163 (154 views)
RELEVANCE AND FEASIBILITY OF MINI LIVESTOCK FARMING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Mini livestock is a sustainable form of animal production that
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
Position: 332 (119 views)
INFLUENCE OF STAGE OF LACTATION ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MILK PRODUCTION PARAMETERS IN GOATS
Goat lactation is synonymous to an agricultural production
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
Position: 93 (170 views)