Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of deep-litter floor and battery cages system on the productive performance of commercial layers in Elobied, Sudan Younes Ibrahim Adam Ismail This study was conducted in the Poultry Production Research Unit, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid. The experiment extended from September 10th to Nove… RUF-37397 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder dairy cattle feeding technologies and practices in Tanzania: failures, successes, challenges and prospects for sustainability D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co… RUF-37378 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gastrointestinal parasites of Angora goats in Lesotho: prevalence and control methods M.J. Moiloa This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control … RUF-37295 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating prevalence and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep in Lesotho Motšelisi Mahlehla This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f… RUF-37294 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socio-economic determinants of pastoralists’ choice of camel production in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r… RUF-37245 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of sustainable innovation performance by smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The smallholder dairy farmer’s performance and ability to improve productivity for increased incomes, is driven by their level of innovativeness. Knowledge on the nature, degree and frequency of innovations provide opportunities for suppor… RUF-37213 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilisers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish fry produced under artificial propagation W. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · N. Madalla · Sebastian S. Mosha In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the challenge of unreliable supply of seed due to difficulties of reproducing in c… RUF-36614 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Management systems and location effects on growth and carcass traits of kuroiler and local chickens Aline Kayitesi This study was conducted to assess the influence of management systems and location on performance of Kuroiler and Local chickens. Initially, a survey using a standard questionnaire was done to characterize local chicken production systems… RUF-36580 2015 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Performance of dairy goats in selected regions of Botswana and the effect of improved management practices on milk yield and composition K. Dipheko In Botswana milk production generally come from dairy cattle breeds, but there are some goat breeds that have the genetic potential for producing large quantities of milk. This dissertation was a record of two studies on Performances of da… RUF-35938 2015 CC BY 4.0 4 May 2016
Case Studies Open Access Strengthening the design and management of PhD programmes in African universities: a case study of three RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Patrick Okori This document presents highlights of a study commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) as part of its effort to improve the level and quality of Doctoral training in Africa. It involved … RUF-35929 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population genetics structure of wild and domesticated African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Victoria and Albertine Drainage Basins Daniel Ojiambo Wildlife capture fisheries have declined tremendously due to overfishing resulting from high demand. Aquaculture is a viable option to meet this demand. The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the major species cultured in sever… RUF-35894 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry produced under artificial propagation Sebastian S. Mosha Demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is very high in Tanzania. In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the chall… RUF-35875 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Quantitative and qualitative prediction of cattle diets and performance by analysis of fecal near infrared spectra in southeastern drylands of Kenya Joseph N. Njoroge RUF-35783 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands Agnes Sarah Nalule Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of their biological … RUF-35775 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access Treating tumours in turkeys HAUMBA Eric Nelson · Sylvia Namujuzi RUF-35719 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access Increase of milk production HAUMBA Eric Nelson · Innocent. Kirungi RUF-35714 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Role of camel milk in pastoral livelihoods in Kenya: contribution to household diet and income Dickson M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Pastoral livestock production in Kenya is subject to unpredictable rainfall and drought occurrences. These adverse climatic conditions have led to vulnerable and insecure pastoral livelihoods. Despite the potential to alleviate food insecu… RUF-35701 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The contribution of camel milk production as a livelihood strategy for building pastoral resilience in the drylands of Kenya A.M. Yazan Elhadi Pastoral production system in Kenya is facing many challenges such as high livestock mortality, high incidence of malnutrition and marginalisation. This has been worsened by the impact of climate variability and change which has rendered m… RUF-35698 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Drivers of forage availability: An integration of remote sensing and traditional ecological knowledge in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Y. Bamutaze · A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +3 more Low-input pastoral production systems provide up to 90 % of livestock and livestock products consumed in Uganda. However, pastoral communities are increasingly faced with the challenge of meeting their livestock needs in terms of forage, a… RUF-35671 2015 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Diet and feeding habits of the small catfish, Clarias liocephalus in wetlands of Western Uganda L. Chapman · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · J. Yatuha Clarias liocephalus is an air-breathing catfish inhabiting wetland and river systems in East Africa. This catfish is in highdemandforsaleaslivebaitintheNileperchfisheryof Lake Victoria and equally important in the diet of local communitiesint… RUF-35593 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access The effect of diet and feeding system on the on-farm performance of local chickens during the early growth phase A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more This study evaluated the performance of local chickens on three diets and two feeding systems under on-farm conditions. The diets used were formulated from local feedstuffs that had been identified in a baseline survey and analyzed for che… RUF-35591 2015 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Performance of starter pigs fed diets based on malted and fermented maize G.A. Beyihayo Two growth trials involving crossbred (Large white x Landrace) starter pigs were conducted to compare feed intake, growth rate, feed conversion efficiency and cost of feeding malted (MTD), fermented (FTD), fermented maize grain after malti… RUF-35528 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cross-mating and oviposition behaviour between strains of Cotesia sesamiae cameron (Hymenoptera: braconidae) from Kitale, Mombasa and Mount Kenya. Jane Ndegi Mugambi Stemborers cause 50% yield losses in cereal crops including maize, sorghum and sugarcane. In Kenya, stemborers include Busseola fusca, B. phaia, Sesamia calamistis, Eldana saccharina, Chilo orichalcociliellus and C. partellus. Control opti… RUF-35523 2010 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Yield stability analysis of late blight resistant potato selections J.M.K. Mulema Potato is an important source of food and income in the highlands of East Africa. Identification of superior genotypes for improved agronomic characteristics will enhance tuber yield. Seven promising clones from population B potato selecti… RUF-35498 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
