• Effects of dietary prickly pear (opuntia ficus indica l.) seed cake meal inclusion in a maize-cowpea diet on ROSS 308 broiler performance and carcass characteristics 

  Netili, Thuso (2023-10-05)

  The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of graded inclusion of prickly pear oil seed cake (PPSC) in sprouted cowpea-maize diets for broilers. Diluent (0%PPSC) sprouted cowpea-maize grower and finisher diets, ...
• Performance of ROSS 308 broilers on maize-sprouted cowpeas grower-finisher diets fortified with black soldier fly (hermatia illucens) larvae meal 

  Muleya, Thivhalitshi Thomas (2023-10-05)

  The objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy of sprouted cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)- maize (Zea mays) grower and finisher broiler diets, and of 5%, versus 10% fortification of the diets with full-fat Black ...
• Effect of Avocado (Persea americana Mill) oil inclusion in the Tris-based extender on the quality of Boer goat semen stored at different temperatures 

  Moholola, Khomotso Cathrine (2023-10-05)

  Semen extenders are chemical mediums used for preserving, and protecting spermatozoa against different shocks while processing, storing and transportation for use in artificial insemination (Raheja et al., 2018). There are ...
• Evaluation of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis linné) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as phytogenic supplements for broilers 

  Moalamedi, Masechaba (2023-10-05)

  The study investigated the potential of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis linné - AVE) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale - GNE) extracts as phytogenic supplements for broilers, as indicated by the growth, slaughter performance, ...
• Effect of strain and skip a day technique on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens 

  Makharamedzha, Murunwa (2023-10-05)

  A skip a day feeding technique could mitigate the ever-increasing cost of feeds and the undesirable excessive adipose fat. The aim of this study was to determine effect of broiler strain (Ross 308 and Arbor Acres) and ...
• Effects of molasses-enhanced fermentation and exogenous enzymes on the nutritive value of castor bean (Ricinus Communis L) oil cake for growing pigs 

  Ramukanda, Mulisa (2023-10-05)

  Castor bean (Ricinus communis L) is highly valued for its oil, which has diverse applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Castor bean oil cake (CBOC) contains high levels of protein, but contains highly toxic compounds ...
• Effects of sprouting or roasting cowpeas (vigna unguiculata (L.) walp as protein source in diets for Southern African Windsnyer Type, Large White X Landrace and three -way crossbred growing pigs 

  Lubisi, Mfanuzile Welcome (2023-10-05)

  In poorly resourced settings, livestock feeding options are often narrowed to the affordable, readily available legume grains, and to their most convenient biological or thermal processing methods. The tolerance of ...
• 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 ...

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