• Effects of feeding sprouted Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) diets fortified with exogenous enzymes on egg production of red and white amberlink layers 

  Muavha, Nkhumbuleni Remember (2023-05-19)

  The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of feeding sprouted sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) diets fortified with exogenous enzymes on egg production by Red and White Amberlink layers. Egg production by 216 Red ...
• Efficient utilization of Macadamia oil cake based diets in ruminants 

  Mkhonto, Zinhle Debra (2023-05-19)

  Ruminants and rumen bacteria form a symbiotic relationship. However, because of nitrogen (N) inefficiency, this interdependent relationship loses energy and protein. Strategic feeding of ruminants with diets containing ...
• Effects of sprouted cowpea (vigna unguiculata) dietary inclusion with ronozyme ® ProAct supplementation on broiler performance 

  Mariba, Nancy (2023-05-19)

  The study evaluated the efficacy of maize-sprouted cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) diets when fed with supplementary exogenous enzymes on the growth (live weight, live weight gain, feed conversion ratio) and carcass parameters ...
• Effects of exogenous enzymes on the nutritive value of macadamia spp. nut oil cake as a protein source for growing pigs 

  Rambau, Maemu Queen (2023-05-19)

  The current high cost and scarcity of the conventional stock feeds, and the predicted long-term impact of climate change on their production are major risks to sustainable animal production in the smallholder sector in ...
• The effect of tris aloe vera (barbadensis miller) gel on chilled and frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa quality 

  Seshoeni, Kenny (2023-05-19)

  Semen extenders protect sperm from cold shock, osmotic stress, and alterations in membrane fluidity and permeability plus provide energy substrates for sperm metabolism. Egg yolk is one of the most common additives of ...
• Effect of spermatozoa viability, culture receptacle, incubation, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection on vitro production of cattle embryoa using epididymal spermatozoa 

  Raseona, Andrea Motswetla (2022-07-15)

  In an event of an unexpected death, injury, or inability of a bull to serve, spermatozoa can be harvested from the epididymides to enable the propagation of valuable germplasm from genetically superior males. Recovering ...
• Evaluation of Apple (Malus domestica) Cider Vinegar and Garlic (Allium sativum) Extract as Phytogenic Supplements in Broiler Chickens 

  Chabalala, Oscar (2022-07-15)

  The use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in poultry may induce antibiotic resistance with risk of accumulation of harmful residues in poultry products, thereby compromising poultry and human health. Apple cider vinegar ...
• Chemical composition, ruminal degradability and in-vitro post ruminal digestibility of ficus polita and ficus benjamina leaves 

  Mufamadi, Thakhani (2021-06-23)

  The aim of the study was to evaluate the chemical composition, rumen degradability and in-vitro ileal digestibility of dry matter (DM) and nitrogen (N) in Ficus polita and Ficus benjamina leaves for optimum utilisation as ...
• Chemical composition, rumen degradability and post ruminal digestibility of selected soya bean (Glycine Max) cultivars harvested at different growth stages 

  Mukosi, Rendani (2020-08-11)

  Soya bean (Glycine max) is a legume that is mostly cultivated for food grain which can be used as high-protein forage for grazing, haying or ensiling. The use of forage soya bean by small holder farmers is currently very ...
• Effect of Moringa Oleifera and probiotic inclusion on growth performance carcass characteristics and cost benefit analysis in broiler chicken production 

  Ramathithi, Tshilidzi (2020-08-11)

  One of the ways to minimise cost and promote health in humans and animals is to use natural feed additives instead of antibiotics. Moringa oleifera (Moringa) is a phytobiotic which possess anti-microbial and immune-modulatory ...
• Effect of feed withdrawal and strain on laying performance and egg quality of white and brown Hy-Line layers 

  Mudau, Mulanga Lenticia (2019-05-18)

  The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of feed withdrawal and strain on laying performance and egg quality of White and Brown Hy-line layers. Fifty four hens for each strain (White Hy-Line and Brown Hy-line) ...
• Effects of Orange (Citrus sinensis) Pulp-buffalo grass (Cenchruis cilliaris) silage on digestibility, growth performance and blood metabolites of windsnyer-type and large white x landrace crossed pigs 

  Ramakatana, Joseph Glen Kgopong (2019-05-18)

  The study evaluated the nutritive value of orange pulp- buffalo grass (OPBG) silage as a po-tential pig feed. In experiment 1, OPBG was ensiled in 58 one-litre jars, split into Reno-zyme® enzymes (containing α-amylases and ...
• Effect of different disaccharides as energy supplements in tris-egg yolk semen extender on the quality of cryopreserved boer goat spermatozoa 

  Rammutla, Tsaka Lyzer (2018-09-21)

  The quality of cryopreserved Boer goat semen may be influenced by the source and concentration of energy supplements in the extender. The aim of the study was to improve the protocols for cryopreservation of Boer goat ...
• The evaluation of the nutritive value of Baobab seed cake and Macadamia oil cake as feed for ruminants 

  Mikasi, Masiza Samuel (2018-09-21)

  Horticultural by-products such as seed and nut oil residues have the potential to replace conventional protein and energy sources in diets for ruminants. The objective of the study was to evaluate the nutritive value of ...
• Effect of in vitro culture media and assisted hatching techniques on mice embryo survival rate following cryopreservation 

  Serota, Nthabiseng Ruth (2018-05-18)

  This study determined the effects of in vitro culture media (Ham’s F10 and TCM199) and assisted hatching techniques (laser or mechanical) on mice embryo survival following cryopreservation. Pure strain C57BL/6 (B6) female ...
• The efficiency of ultrasonorgraphy in monitoring ovarian structures and foetal development in goats, sheep and cattle as verified through laparoscopy and laparotomy 

  Siphugu, Steven Mbonalo (2018-05-18)

  The main purpose of this study was to assess the efficiency of ultrasonography in monitoring reproductive organs, pregnancy diagnosis, and foetal gender identification and to verify its reliability by laparoscopy and ...
• Chemical composition, ruminal degradability and in vitro digestibility of dry matter and crude protein of dichrostachys cinerea and bauhinia thonningii leaves. 

  Mahwasane, Mulalo Birgit (2018-05-18)

  Forage and browse legumes play an important role in sustaining livestock in small holder farming systems in the tropics, mainly as a result of their contribution to economic and environmental sustainability of livestock ...
• Genetic diversity and relationships among Nguni cattle populations in three Southern African countries 

  Madilindi, Matome Andrias (2018-05-18)

  The Nguni is a transboundary indigenous Southern African cattle breed. The breed has distinct populations that are adapted to the different ecological zones of Southern Africa. Previous work on characterising the Nguni has ...
• Presevation of boer goat semen in liquid nitrogen vapour in comparison to the conventional freezing method using different extenders, freezing and thawing regimes 

  Kalobo, Kidinda (2018-05-18)

  The Boer goat (Capra hircus) is one of the most desirable goat breeds for meat production. The impact of cryopreservation on the viability of its semen depends on the extenders, freezing and thawing methods. This study ...
• Effects of different inclusion levels of marula (sclerocarya birrea) pulp at ensiling on the nutritive value of Napier grass (pennisetum purpureum) silage 

  Makharamedzha, Unarine (2017-09-18)

  See the attached abstract below

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