Working Document Series Open Access Growth performance, feed utilization and carcass physical properties of broiler chicks fed graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate G. A. Fatima · Dafaalla Mohammed Mekki In order to determine the effect of feeding graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate on feed intake, growth rate, feed conversion rations, and physical properties of carcass of broiler chicks, 144 day old mixed-sex of broil… RUF-40586 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Kuroiler and local Ugandan chickens reared under extensive and intensive management systems: Carcass and meat traits A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more The effect of management system on carcass traits of Kuroiler and local chickens was the focus of this study. Day old chicks were brooded artificially and at three weeks, 240 chicks were distributed to farmers either practicing intensive o… RUF-40584 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Books and Book Chapters Open Access The RUFORUM Journey Megan Lindow RUFORUM is a network of African universities focused on human capacity building and institutional strengthening in agriculture and food systems. It is a large network that grew from a small seed – and it has travelled further than anyone c… RUF-40580 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
Policy Briefs Open Access Reseach briefs for the Seventh Graduate Research Grants Call The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture with support from the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases have funded eight Graduate Research Grants (GRG) aimed at building the capability of gradu… RUF-40579 2023 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local chicken production in Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more Farmer knowledge on breeding practices, incubation and disease management strategies for local chicken were studied on 120 households in Gulu and Kiryandongo districts of Uganda using a questionnaire, administered during one to one intervi… RUF-40578 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Village chickens: options to improve nutrition and health of HIV and AIDs affected individuals in Maracuene district, Mozambique R. Costa · F. Dos Anjos · V. Zandamela The prevalence of HIV is high in Mozambique. In young women, aged 15 to 24, the estimated HIV prevalence rate is 10.7%, compared to a prevalence rate of 3.6% among young men in the same age group. Nearly half of the people with HIV living … RUF-40577 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Incidence of blood and meat spots in eggs from a commercial poultry farm in Ashanti region of Ghana K.O. Amoah · P.Y. Atuahene · M. Boateng, · Y.O. Frimpong +1 more A ninety (90)-day study was carried out in a commercial poultry farm to determine the incidence of blood and meat spots in chicken eggs and to see if temperature variation, egg weight, egg colour and proximity of birds to a noise source is… RUF-40575 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Urban and rural poultry production for food security and income generation in Mozambique: Short communication M.P.O. Baumann · F. Dos Anjos · S. A. Goncalves · D. Meemken In Mozambique, as in many other African countries, eggs and poultry meat are important sources of animal protein. The data published in Mozambique indicate that 44% of children aged 0-5 years suffer from chronic malnutrition, resulting int… RUF-40567 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of incorporation of hydrolyzed Prosopis juliflora pods in indigenous chicken layers feed D. K. Gichungu · A. M. King’ori · A. M. Wachira In developing countries, cereals are the major source of human food and non-ruminant livestock feed. They are usually in short supply and their use in feed manufacture leads to increased prices. There has been much interest over recent yea… RUF-40563 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A preliminary study of the antibacterial properties of ‘Dawadawa’ (Parkia biglobosa) and ‘Prekese’ (Tetrapleura tetraptera) on microbial load of beef F. Adzitey · E.S. Atikpo · E.K. Sallah Parkia biglobosa (‘Dawadawa’) and Tetrapleura tetraptera (‘Prekese’) are important traditional plant spices noted for their use in Ghana especially in soups for their many health benefits. This research was conducted to determine the antib… RUF-40561 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Legumes yield response to Rhizobium inoculation in Ethiopia: A review D.G. Gebremedhin Ethiopia has been known as the homeland and domestication centre of several crop plants. Area unsuitability, un-productiveness, diseases, and insect pests are the most legume crop yield-limiting factors. However, leguminous plants have cap… RUF-40557 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of selected crop residues and rock phosphate in improving the quality of cattle manure R. Abaidoo, · B. Essel · N. Ewusi-Mensah · A. Opoku, Cattle manure is noted for its poor nutrient quality especially in Ghana where most cattle are fed on a free range. There is therefore a need to improve its quality since it is a vital nutrient resource for smallholder farmers. An experime… RUF-40556 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mobile Night Kraals in Crop Fields: Sustainably Improving Soil Productivity P. C. Nyamusamba Rutendo Soil productivity is positively related to soil pH. Animal manure is good alternative for improving soil pH over time. “Impacting” is a term used to refer to the establishing of mobile kraals in crop fields, to create nutrient hot spots. T… RUF-40550 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of cation rich biochar and micronutrient blended inorganic fertilizer on rice yield in an acidic soil A. Bala · W. Bello, · K. Oludade, · O. Umeugochukwu This study investigatd the effect of rice husk biochar and sulfur (15) and Zinc (1Zn) blended inorganic fertilizer on rice yield in comparison to two treatments under normal farmers’ practice. The experiment was laid out in a complete rand… RUF-40548 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of supplementation with leaves of Bophia massaensis (abovata) in beef cattle K. A Epalanga · M Fernando · C Moras The low animal productivity in the tropics is associated with several factors including seasonality and the qualitative variation of available fodder. A study was carried out at the Tchissola-k farm in the Municipality of Kahama, Angola fr… RUF-40543 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Biochar and Inorganic NPK Fertilizer or Compost Application Improves Soil Quality and Cabbage Yield C. Abbey · C.M. Agbale · E.A. Ampofo · K.A. Frimpong +2 more Soil fertility decline and loss of organic matter are widespread challenges to crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Combined biochar and compost application has potential to increase crop yield due to direct nutrient addition and l… RUF-40533 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Biochar and Inorganic NPK Fertilizer or Compost Application Improves Soil Quality and Cabbage Yield C. Abbey · C.M. Agbale · E.A. Ampofo · K.A. Frimpong +2 more Soil fertility decline and loss of organic matter are widespread challenges to crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Combined biochar and compost application has potential to increase crop yield due to direct nutrient addition and l… RUF-40532 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Land use and land cover dynamics in Ethiopia: a review A. Abich · Z. Argado The objective of this review paper is to examine time series land use land cover change in Ethiopia. In the country, most Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) change studies have conducted at catchment level less than 43810 ha. It is thus diffic… RUF-40518 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agroforestry for soil fertility and sustainable agriculture in Sudan E.A. Osman · A. Wilhad · M.H Zeinab This study was conducted in South Kordofan State where farming system stability and food security is threatened. The objective was to assess the effect of agroforestry in improving soil fertility, increasing crop productivity and supportin… RUF-40511 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Lessons learned from agro-conservationist practices that contribute to neutralize the degradation of lands in Costa Rica T Okot Land is a natural resource that provides us with goods and services to live sustainably. However, its degradation is affecting the livelihood and safety of 1.5 billion people globally, especially rural communities, smallholder farmers, and… RUF-40506 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic determinants of livelihood vulnerability to rainfall variability in semi-arid Kenya M. M. Mwatu · K. N. Ondimu · C. W. Recha Rain-fed crop farming in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in sub-Saharan Africa has been severely affected by rainfall variability. The objective of this study was to identify socio-economic factors exacerbating the effects of rainfall … RUF-40504 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access A comparative study of secondary school students’ performance in civic education and government in senior secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria O.A. Babatuyi · O.A Ige · O. Olutimehin This study investigated a point of contact between Government and Civic Education as school subjects in relations to academic performance of the Ondo State Senior Secondary School Students. A descriptive survey design was adopted. A total … RUF-40503 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Fonction de demande des Produits Forestiers Non Ligneux: cas de la Reserve de Biosphère Transfrontalière du W au Bénin A. Adegbidi · G Biaou · A Bonou · B. Sinsin Le manque de connaissances adéquates sur les interactions entre la forêt et la communauté riveraine est la raison majeure de l’échec de plusieurs politiques de conservation des écosystèmes forestiers. Cette étude vise à étudier le comporte… RUF-40499 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening research capacity for innovation in sub-Saharan Africa E. Adipala · J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · A. Egeru +1 more Research and innovation capacity are defining facets for knowledge economies. All global economies that have advanced as well as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) that are rapidly advancing in economic transformation… RUF-40495 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Role of cold plasma pre-treatment in enhancing the drying of ‘Keitt’ mango Z.A Belay · F. October · J. C. Oluwafemi · G Sigge +1 more Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a popular tropical fruit consumed throughout the world. However, when untreated before storage, the fruit undergoes progressive undesired changes, which result in postharvest losses. A management technique fo… RUF-40494 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
