Working Document Series Open Access Organization of baobab leaf powder market in the sudano-guinean zone of Benin: Case of the municipality of Dassa-Zoumè M Affonfere · F.J. Chadare · V.Y.O Idohou The nutritional value of baobab leaf powder and its contribution as a source of income to households in Benin call for the need of effective marketing channels. This paper aimed to investigate the market of baobab leaf powder at Dassa-Zoum… RUF-40300 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of physical purity of yellow common bean seeds in Tanzanian markets A.I Fernando · S Katuromunda · C. Mukankusi Yellow bean trade is affected by limited information and unstructured system on production which has negative implications on seed supplies and other possible investments. The presence of improved varieties in seed markets shelves is a pos… RUF-40298 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Saisonnalite et composition des recettes alimentaires au nord-ouest du Benin N Fanou-Fogny · J. Nagassi · J. C. Yahgo L’étude des facteurs influençant le comportement, la disponibilité, l’accessibilité, l’utilisation des denrées alimentaires pour le bien-être des ménages tel que la saisonnalité est indispensable afin de comprendre le comportement alimenta… RUF-40295 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Potential of locally formulated micronutrient based flour for routine enrichment of complementary foods in northern Uganda: A review L. Okidi · D. Ongeng · A.M. Ugada Micronutrient deficiencies are a threat to nutritional status and overall health of children 6-24 months old. Apparently, poor diets are known as the number-one driver of the global burden of disease among children, especially in low and m… RUF-40293 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mycotoxins detected in chicken products fed with contaminated poultry feeds from smallholder farmers in Western Kenya J.O. Ochuodho · H.A. Rachuonyo Poultry production among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya is a major enterprise, providing food, income and employment; however, birds are maintained with minimum inputs; scavenge feeds which could potentially be contaminated with myco… RUF-40291 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional and sensory quality of complementary foods developed from Ethiopian staple grains and insect bee larvae (Apis mellifera) J.N Kinyuru · S. A. Mekuria · B.K. Mokua · M.W. Tenagashaw Complementary feeding could be a method of providing different foods when breast milk alone is not any longer enough to satisfy the nutritional demand of the infant, and so food and liquids other than breast milk are needed. The objective … RUF-40289 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of milk safety practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Nyandarua West Sub-County, Kenya G.O. Atsiaya · A.N Ntabo Milk safety practices are the significant aspects in ensuring safety of milk. This is because the consumers only demand the quality products that are safe for their health. These include the practices that farmers need to put into consider… RUF-40285 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of some pre- and postharvest factors of organic sugarloaf on pineapple juice quality and microbial safety E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · F.P Lamptey · E. Teye The study was conducted to assess the impact of maturity stage, storage temperature and time of harvest of pineapple fruits on pineapple juice quality and microbial safety of organic sugarloaf using completely randomized design (CRD) with … RUF-40282 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae as a potential source of dietary proteins to alleviate food insecurity in Kabare, Eastern D. R. Congo J. Ishara · S. Lukausa · G. Mushagalusa With the rising global population growth, the demand for protein-rich foods is expected to increase. In this study, a nutritional and sensory analysis was conducted on two edible insects (Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae) colle… RUF-40280 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of sweet potato production and processing among farming households in Nigeria A Abdulazeez · C. Adewale Sweet potato is one of the most important root crops in developing countries. This study assessed the production and processing of sweet potato among farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 120 sweet po… RUF-40276 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory and sociocultural acceptability of lucky iron fish in Republic of Benin M. Achamou · A. Adoukonou · B. Boyiako · N Fanou-Fogny +1 more Iron deficiency anemia, is the most widespread nutritional disorder; affecting more than 50% of children and women of reproductive age in Benin. Despite the effort made by Benin’ Government, the problem is still increasing. A recent approa… RUF-40273 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of the use of lucky iron fish on the prevalence of anaemia in women of reproductive age through a community-based intervention in the southern part of Benin M. Achamou · A. Adoukonou · B. Boyiako · N Fanou-Fogny +1 more Iron deficiency anaemia is a public health problem in developing countries. In Benin, the prevalence of anaemia is still high despite the efforts made to address it. The Lucky Iron Fish is a new product that has been developed to tackle ir… RUF-40272 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Comprehensive baseline study on orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) among children (6-59 months) and women (15-49 years) in Benin: Local processing methods and socio-cultural factors influencing its acceptance M. Achamou · B. Boyiako · N Fanou-Fogny · C Noua +1 more In Benin, women and children barely have access to a balanced diet and are therefore more likely to develop micronutrient deficiencies such as that of vitamin A. Regarding the prevalence of that deficiency, more effective counteractive str… RUF-40269 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Trends in iodine nutrition in Uganda since the inception of the Universal Salt Iodization programme O. Nihimbazwe · S. Olum · D. Ongeng · J. D. Tuyizere Deficiency of iodine in humans leads to a range of health defects, referred to as iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Since 1994, a universally recognised strategy of mass fortification of edible salt with iodine, codenamed USI Programme, h… RUF-40263 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Substitutability of wheat flour with potato-sorghum composites for cookies production D. Amini · A. Atukwase · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha +1 more The growing demand for convenient and health oriented food products has led to production of ready-to-eat products such as cookies and biscuits with low fat and sugar contents, and appropriate mineral compositions. The objective of this st… RUF-40260 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Consumer acceptability and willingness to pay for potato-based cookies in Uganda N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha · B. Nantambi Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a food and cash crop in Uganda, with a great potential to improve households’ nutrition security and income, if processed and commercialised. A set a potato based products, including cookies, biscuits and w… RUF-40257 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variation and parameters of feed efficiency traits in Boran cattle in Kenya J.O. Khobondo · A. Majoya · T. K. Muasya · S. Tura The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fixed factors on measures of feed efficiency and estimate genetic parameters for feed efficiency for the Boran cattle in Kenya. A total of 1348 records of birth weight and weaning weight … RUF-40254 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Déterminants des facteurs d’adoption des cultures fourragères dans les élevages bovins au Sud-Kivu, Est de la RD Congo I. J. Akilimali · R. Lugendo Une enquête a été menée auprès de 140 agri-éleveurs dans quatre groupements du territoire de Walungu afin d’identifier les espèces fourragères les plus cultivées, les contraintes rencontrées dans la culture ainsi que les facteurs affectant… RUF-40246 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of monosodium glutamate (MSG) on growth performance, carcass characteristics and haematology profile of rabbits T. Ansh · S. Cudjoe · D.A. Nagbila The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of dietary monosodium glutamate (MSG) on growth performance, haematological parameters and carcass characteristics of rabbits. The feeding trial lasted for 46 days. A completely randomized … RUF-40243 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variability in registered Alpine dairy goat population in Kenya R.K Kimitei · T. K. Muasya · C.B Wasike A total of 6893 individuals were used to evaluate the population structure and genetic variability of registered Alpine dairy goats in Kenya. Parameters estimated were pedigree completeness, maximum generations traced, complete generations… RUF-40236 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local environmental factors characterizing Rhipicephalus appendiculatus abundance in cattle grazed in permanent pastures in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo T. C Aganze · G. S Amzatia · R.B Ayagirwe · A. Z. Balezia +3 more Rhipicephalus appendiculatus is a highly competent pathogen transmission tick species and the most economically important tick of cattle in sub-Saharan African countries. This study determined the abundance and seasonality of free-living t… RUF-40232 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the mammalian diversity and abundance in Sickle bush’s invasion of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda J. B. Amuno · L. Okia The invasive sickle bush (Dichrostachys cinerea), if not effectively managed, poses serious economic and environmental to most ecosystem functions and biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Little known about its impact on mammalian diversity… RUF-40222 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of women’s work space and work load on small-stock production by beneficiaries of Livestock Management and Infrastructure Development (LIMID) programme in the central district of Botswana M. Bosompem · P. Kamanda · M. V. Motaung In Botswana, poverty alleviation programmes that are agricultural oriented, have been developed for rural dwellers. Despite these interventions, there is still persistent poverty in the rural areas. Some of the research works have shown th… RUF-40219 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of coat colour on feed efficiency and growth performance of boran cattle in Kenya A. Majoya · T. K. Muasya · C. W Ndung’u · I. Tura. Coat colour of an animal has become an important trait of consideration due to its influence on adaptability of an animal to climate change. Certain coat colours in beef cattle have been perceived to confer an advantage to the animals in t… RUF-40215 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access A strategy for leveraging from wasted hides and skins in pastoral Kenya R. N. Kundu · F. Tillya The livestock sector in Kenya faces a cohort of challenges within the hides and skins value chain, which include low quality of raw materials, inefficient marketing structures, limited incentives for quality production, and export of raw a… RUF-40207 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
