Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic and profitability of fisheries enterprises: The case of Fincha Amarti Nashe reservoir of Oromia state, Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Ethiopia B. Keno · A. Zewdie This study focused on the analysis of a value chain: the case of Fincha Amarti Nashe reservoir of Oromia State, Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Ethiopia. The socio-economic characteristics of the stake holders along the fisheries enterprises and… RUF-37061 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance and atypical mycobacteria in Rwanda F. Bwanga · C.M. Muvunyi · A.N. Umubyeyi · I. Uwimana The genus Mycobacterium has two main groups, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and atypical mycobacteria. The MTBC species, the causative agents of tuberculosis (TB), has been further typed into different genotypes. Genotyping meth… RUF-37058 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Fodder production for enhanced pastoral and agro-pastoral resilience in the drylands of Southern Kenya W.M. Ngoyawu · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Fodder production is increasingly being adopted as a way of building resilience of livestock-dominated pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods in the drylands of Kenya. It is not only embraced as a source of feed for livestock during period… RUF-37053 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Community perception of importance, trends, and variations of indigenous grasses in Southern Kenya O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga +1 more Grasses among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities have for centuries been used for varying purposes. The objective of the study was to compare pastoral and agro-pastoral perceptions on the importance of indigenous grass species. Trends … RUF-37051 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Random regression analyses using B-spline functions to model the growth of large white pigs E.D. Ilatsia · D.K. Kios · G.O. Oduho · V.O. Ouko +1 more The pigs industry in Kenya has faced many challenges, among them poor animal genetic resource base. To partly address this, genetic parameters were estimated using B-spline functions in random regression models for weight of Large White pi… RUF-37049 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Production and potential utilization of crop residues and agro-industrial byproducts in ruminant nutrition in Eritrea Haile Eyob · M. Gicheha · A. Goitom · F. K. Njonge Sufficient and quality feed resource has been identified as the main limiting factor to increasing animal flock sizes especially in the tropics where feed quality and quantity fluctuates within and between years. Eritrea is setting up prog… RUF-37044 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological characteristics of indigenous cattle in Eritrea M.G. Gicheha · S. Goitom · G. Teclehimanot Indigenous cattle are the main livestock reared among African communities. Indigenous cattle have some distinguishing characteristics that can be used for attribution and grouping. A total of 243 indigenous cattle from 27 populations sprea… RUF-37040 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening quality protein maize development and utilisation for indigenous chickens in Zimbabwe T.N. Bidi · A.B. Dube · E. Gasura · N.A. Maibvisira +4 more Increasing household nutrition is a top priority in Zimbabwe where protein energy malnutrition is rampant among women and children. In rural areas, most people do not afford protein rich foods that include meat, meat products and other alt… RUF-37036 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access The challenge of mycotoxin contamination to Indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi commonly present in the environment. They grow under favorable conditions on extensive variety of substrates in the form of fungi mycotoxin contamination which present risk to crops, livestock … RUF-37032 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) are valued in Kenya for their important role of providing food in form of eggs and meat and also income to rural households especially in Western Kenya. However their productivity is low and th… RUF-37031 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Growth and carcass traits in broiler chicken fed on low-tannin grain sorghum in Kenya J.G. Gicheha · L.W. Kabuage · J. Mburu · F. K. Njonge +1 more A feeding trial was performed to evaluate response of grower broiler chicken (Gallus gullus domesticus) to dietary replacement of maize (Zea mays) with low-tannin grain sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (LTS) in a small-holder poultry farm setting … RUF-37030 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of feeding tannin cultivars on broiler chicks’ performance Hafiz Abdal · S. Gibreil · M. Melingasuk A feeding trial was carried out in Kadoru campus, University of Juba. Six sorghum cultivars; Tabat and Safra, Umbenin and Wad Akar, Yarawasha and HSP 5907 with low, medium and high tannin contents respectively were subjected to a feeding t… RUF-37027 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sero-epidemiology of Peste des petits ruminants infection and the associated risk factors in South Kivu, DR. Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · C.G. George · G. Misinzo +1 more Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) are an acute viral disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The PPRV has high morbidities and mortality rates in domestic small ruminants causing high socio-economic los… RUF-37026 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of soil and water conservation improvement on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi A.K. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study utilised full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods to adjust for pre-treatment observable differences between treated and untreated groups for measuring the impact of technologies. Data were co… RUF-37023 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Status of water quality in the springs of Huye Town, Rwanda F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a state owned public company. However, WASAC is not able to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serviced hou… RUF-37022 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of combining in-situ rainwater harvesting technologies and organic manure on soil moisture and maize performance in Morogoro, Tanzania J.J. Balilemwa · J. Mugwe · K. Mwetu · A.K.P.R. Tarimo Tanzania is among the Sub-Saharan Africa countries that experience water scarcity. Water scarcity is caused by unreliable rainfall and prolonged drought which greatly affects both soil moisture and crop productivity. The study was conducte… RUF-37019 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Productivity of Solanum potato varieties and their yield responses to nitrogen fertilizer application rates in Eastern Rwanda C. Karemangingo Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important crop widely grown in cool and high moist conditions of Rwanda. This study explored the productivity of different potatoes varieties under increasing nitrogen fertilizer application rates in d… RUF-37017 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting sweetpotato production and soil fertility challenges among smallholder farmers in Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) is an important food crop in Kenya, but farmers experience low production and thus their food and income security is threatened. This study was done to document factors affecting sweetpotato production and soil… RUF-37016 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity among selected African nightshade genotypes found in Kenya K.E. Ngugi · D. Nyamongo · C. M. Onyango · N.L. Wesonga African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) is widely used as leafy herbs and vegetables, as a source of fruit and for various medicinal purposes in the world. Nonetheless the diversity of Solanum nigrum in terms of its morphological characteri… RUF-37015 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Cassava characterization and diverse use, the mirror for cassava landraces on-farm conservation in Uganda. An opportunity to genetic conservation and food security for rural communities S. Balaba Tumwebaze · S. Kalimunjaye · G. Nakabonge Conservation of cassava (Manihot esculentum) genetic resources is crucial given their critical role in Agricultural production. Cassava landraces have over the years been conserved in situ directly or indirectly. However, farmer traditiona… RUF-37011 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer practices influencing sweetpotato – soy bean production and rabbit farming in selected sub-counties in Elgeyo Marakwet and Kakamega, Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas), is a tuber crop that plays a significant role in soil fertility, provides animal protein, improves human nutrition and generates income. Sweetpotato has however remained under low production with little attent… RUF-37009 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of safflower genotypes under the semi-arid conditions in Botswana Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose oil seed crop that is drought, heat, cold and saline tolerant, but minor and neglected despite its many uses. However, recently there is renewed interest in safflower due to its drought… RUF-37008 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Safflower germplasm evaluation for Botswana conditions Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose oil seed crop that can be used for cooking oil production, as a vegetable crop, cut flower, forage crop (for both forage and seed for animal feed concentrates), industrial crop for dye … RUF-37007 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Value-addition of cereal crop residues for improving the income, nutrition and performance of small-stock of small-scale farmers using low technology oyster mushroom production in Botswana T.V. Balole · E.B. Khonga · O.R. Madibela · D.S. Marumo Grain cereal production gives rise to crop residues in the farm once the grain is harvested or processed. The common residues include straw and husks of small grains such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and pearl millet and stalks, husks a… RUF-37004 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Grass seed value chain analysis in the Southern Kenya range lands of Makueni and Kajiado counties W. N. Mnene · Erick Omollo · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Fodder production has increasingly become important among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Kenya. A number of pasture production technologies have been introduced to these communities not only to enhance availability of livestock … RUF-37000 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
