Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40907 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke · C.A.M.S. Djagoun · B. D. Kassa · G. N. Kpéra +1 more Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40906 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Smallholder keepers’ preference for cattle insurance in Botswana: An application of conjoint analysis P. Irungu · R. A. Nyikal · O. S. Ramolefhe The cattle population in Botswana has deteriorated from 2.8 million to 2.1 million over the years. The deterioration results from various risks including re-occurring drought and high disease prevalence. As a result of these perils, a live… RUF-40812 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 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 Pig value chain in Uganda: Considering smallholders’ functional upgrading prospects S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pig production and marketing have the potential to accelerate Uganda’s economic development through the improvement of the family welfare of smallholder farmers and provision of employment. However, this potential is undermined by systemic… RUF-39747 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Typology, genetic diversity and genome wide scan for signatures of selection of productivity traits in indigenous goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon Genetic characterization and assessment of signatures of selection in domestic animals adapted to local environments provide a large amount of knowledge and give a clear perspective on the population structure that assists in the decision-… RUF-39689 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Typology, management and smallholder farmerpreferred traits for selection of indigenous goats (Capra hisrcus) in three agro-ecological zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon The present study aimed to assess the typology, production management, and smallholder farmerpreferred traits in selecting indigenous goats in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Based on a st… RUF-39688 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Haplotype analysis of the mitochondrial DNA d- loop region reveals the maternal origin and historical dynamics among the indigenous goat populations in east and west of the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon · D. Kabange · E. M. Machuka · K. Musale +6 more This study aimed at assessing haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three Congolese indigenous goat populations that included Kasai goat (KG), small goat (SG), and dwarf goat (DG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 116… RUF-39687 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of land cover changes on soil quality and the distribution/composition of pasture grasses species in Enkushin Micro Catchment, Kajiado County, Kenya J. Kimigo · J.N. Mugwe · F. Wandera Land cover changes have profound effects on production systems in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS). Often these changes results in land degradation in form of soil erosion and overgrazing of pastures. This study evaluated the impact of lan… RUF-39599 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Contributing factors to the siltation of valley dams: Case of Karamoja Region, Uganda I. Eremugo · J.G.M. Majaliwa Pastoralism is the main livelihood of the people in the Karamoja region of north-eastern Uganda with 80% of households owning cattle which represents 20% of the total livestock population in Uganda. The region has an arid and semi-arid cli… RUF-39581 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 Jun 2022
Journal articles Open Access Inclusion of Yeast Cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to Dairy Cows’ Urea-Treated Rice Straw Diets Improves Mozzarella Cheese Processing and Yield B.O. Bebe · O. B. Kashongwe · S. Odera · P. M. Simiyu This research paper addresses the hypothesis that adding yeast cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to urea-treated cereal crop residues could improve milk composition to the level of milk produced on pastures for the manufacture of Mozzare… RUF-39209 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change and smallholder livestock production: Impacts and adaptation Strategies in Ethiopia A. Habtemariam · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze Ethiopia is one of the countries most affected by climate change since its economy mainly relies on agriculture. In Ethiopia agriculture is characterized by subsistence farming, virtually rain-fed, dominated by cereal crop, cattle and goat… RUF-39053 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38953 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
Journal articles Open Access Characterisation of ecosystem-based adaptations to drought in the central cattle corridor of Uganda A. Egeru · David Mfitumukiza · S. Nanfuka Ecosystems provide climate-change adaptation opportunities including ecosystem services, adaptation benefits and livelihood improvement especially for natural resource dependent communities. To contribute to the understanding of location s… RUF-38812 2020 CC BY 4.0 10 Oct 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of soybean and sweetpotato vine on growth of weaner rabbits P.C. Kale · J. Kitilit Rabbitry as an economic activity is fraught with significant challenges which include; lack of knowledge in rabbit husbandry, the high cost of rabbit feeds and are out of reach for many farmers. The objective of this study was to determine… RUF-38745 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source of Oreochromis shiranus (Trewavas 1983) diet D. Chifunga · J. Kang’ombe A study was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Aquaculture farm from 15 February 2018 to 11 May 2018 to determine the effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source in Oreochromis shi… RUF-38744 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of low tannin sorghum on sensory characteristics of layer eggs and broiler meat M.G. Gicheha · L. Kabuage · J.N. Kinyuru · J. N. Mburu +2 more The sensory characterization of food and food products is necessary to measure its consumer acceptance as it rates the preference of consumer with regards to the intervention made. low tannin sorghum is important as a feed but its acceptab… RUF-38568 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing pig production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda D. Mutetikka · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello +2 more Pig production is suited to smallholder production because pigs have unique characteristics such as faster growth rates, ability to be kept on small pieces of land, high multiplication rates, ability to feed on many feedstuffs, and pig pro… RUF-38480 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of Consumer demand for indigenous chicken eggs in Kenya E. K. Bett · L.W. Kabuage · C. Ndenga The World Health Organization recommends a daily protein requirement of 55 grams per person to avert health and nutritional related problems. Indigenous chicken eggs have the potential to supply these proteins in developing countries where… RUF-38478 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Infestation levels and control of the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in managed honey bee colonies from Selected agro ecological zones of Uganda D. Namayanja The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th… RUF-37828 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2018
Journal articles Open Access Adoption drivers and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi Edwin Kenamu · F. Maguza-Tembo This study identifies drivers of adoption and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi. A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial model was estimated using survey data collected in Balaka and Nsanje districts in 2014/15 croppin… RUF-37684 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat… RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: a situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzania Revocatus Machunda · K. Mtei · Patrick Rukiko This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. Attention and effor… RUF-37663 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Barriers to collective action and implications for promoting innovation among poultry farmer groups in sub counties of Wakiso district in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated barriers to collective action in unsuccessful Poultry Farmer Groups (PFGs) in six sub counties of Wakiso district in central Uganda. Innovation promoters believe that if farmers collectively adopt innovative technolo… RUF-37575 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Drivers of collective action and innovation adoption in successful poultry farmer groups in Wakiso District in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated drivers of collective action and innovation adoption (innovativeness) in successful poultry farmer groups (FGs) in Wakiso district, Uganda. The potential role of FGs as rural institutions for collective uptake of agr… RUF-37574 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
