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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…
Position: 16 (193 views)
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: 27 (179 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: 294 (108 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: 98 (144 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: 167 (131 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: 78 (148 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: 83 (147 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: 258 (114 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: 248 (116 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: 124 (139 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: 330 (102 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: 324 (103 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: 264 (113 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: 223 (120 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: 258 (114 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: 134 (137 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: 347 (96 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: 130 (138 views)
SIGNIFICANCE OF PARITY, YEAR-SEASON AND PROLIFICACY IN INFLUENCING GOAT MILK
PRODUCTION TRAITS
Milk production traits in goats are affected by different non
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
Position: 283 (110 views)
NARROWING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GENDER GAP THROUGH EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MICRO LIVESTOCK FARMING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Micro livestock appears to be the most sustainable means of
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
Position: 223 (120 views)
EFFECT OF MILKING FREQUENCY AND LACTATION LENGTH ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN GOATS
The level of individual milk output per dam is a crucial element
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
Position: 333 (101 views)
GENDER AND SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, IMPROVEMENT
AND CONSERVATION IN AFRICA
Policy makers, developmental agents and researchers are now aware of the need to incorporate gender issues in smallholder livestock production planning and development in order to improve livestock productivity in Africa. This discussion attempt to…
Position: 92 (145 views)
THE EFFECT OF HERBICIDES ON RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF
ATRAZINE UNDER CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE
An experiment was set up to evaluate the residual effect of atrazine in cowpea production under conservation
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
Position: 231 (119 views)
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HIV AND AIDS
IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
This study investigated how quality assurance ensures quality teaching and learning of
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
Position: 78 (148 views)
HE LOW LIBRARY USAGE BY UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS: A CASE ON ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
MIDLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY, GWERU, ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwe Open University Midlands regional library acts as a back bone for the Zimbabwe
Open University Midlands Region, as it has in place resources and services meant to cater for
the diverse library needs of its stakeholders, at the same…
Open University Midlands Region, as it has in place resources and services meant to cater for
the diverse library needs of its stakeholders, at the same…
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