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 Seasonal distribution and yields of common roughages in coastal Lowlands of Kenya M. S. Badamana · C. K Gachuiri · J. D. Mande · L. M. Mburu +1 more In the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya, small-scale integrated crop-livestock system is the dominant form of agricultural production. Feed quantity and quality are inadequate and rarely meet the nutrient demands of lactating cows especially in t… RUF-39741 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic diversity of lablab ge… RUF-39431 2021 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Relative palatability and preference by red Maasai sheep offered brachiaria and Rhodes grass hay supplemented with calliandra leaves in Kenya M. K. Ambula · R. S. Kenana · P. A. Onjoro A study was conducted to evaluate the effect on palatability and preference of supplementing Brachiaria (Brachiaria ruziziensis) hay and Rhodes (Chloris gayana) hay with different levels of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) leaves on Red… RUF-38979 2020 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of feed quality and challenges facing indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya J.O. Ochuodho · J.A. Omega · H.A. Rachuonyo · J.K. Tarus Besides generation of extra income, indigenous chicken provide food for majority of households in rural areas in form of quality meat and eggs. A baseline survey was conducted to determine status of indigenous chicken production in Busia, … RUF-38762 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the effectiveness of hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder versus grain based supplements for improved dairy cow production performance D. Chiumia · Y. S. Kamanga · J. P Mtimuni · A. Safalaoh An on-station feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder as a feed supplement against grain-based feed supplements on dairy cow production performance in Malawi. Six multipa… RUF-38761 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 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 Evaluation of feed quality and challenges facing indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya J.O. Ochuodho · J.A. Omega · H.A. Rachuonyo · J.K. Tarus Besides generation of extra income, indigenous chicken provide food for majority of households in rural areas in form of quality meat and eggs. A baseline survey was conducted to determine status of indigenous chicken production in Busia, … RUF-38584 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 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 An assessment of the nutritional quality of ecotypes of Digitaria macroblephara at different phenological stages in southern Kenya O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga Livestock production is a key economic activity in drylands all over the world. Drylands support a majority of the world’s livestock population. Local and indigenous communities in these areas have for long relied on experientially acquire… RUF-38567 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Hydrolyzed Prosopis juliflora pods substitute 50% maize in indigenous chicken layers feed D. K. Gichungu · A. M. Kingori · A. M. Wachira Cereals are a major source of human food, hence their use as livestock feed causes competition and shortage leading to increased prices. Consequently, it is essential to explore alternative feed resources that are locally available and aff… RUF-38494 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Hydrolyzed Prosopis juliflora pods substitute 50% maize in indigenous chicken layers feed D. K. Gichungu · A. M. Kingori · A. M. Wachira Cereals are a major source of human food, hence their use as livestock feed causes competition and shortage leading to increased prices. Consequently, it is essential to explore alternative feed resources that are locally available and aff… RUF-38493 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of fish markets for small-scale farmers in Kenya J. G. Maina A study was done to determine the characteristics of fish markets for small-scale fish farmers in four Counties in Kenya, namely, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kakamega and Migori. The objectives of the study were to i) assess the social-economic char… RUF-38482 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritive value of cooking melon from diverse processed products as energy source for livestock O. Basutli · O.R. Madibela · H. Masebu Botswana is endowed with high diversity of both domesticated and wild plants despite its semi-aridness. The present study determined the nutritive value of diverse processed products from cooking melon (Citrullus vulgaris) with a view to u… RUF-37090 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 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
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of feed resources condition and feeding practices among the smallholder dairy farmers in Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · A. Mwilawa · L. Pasape In Tanzania, most smallholder dairy farmers rely on on-farm resources for feeding their livestock. These on-farm feed resources include grasses, legumes, crop residues, cereals and oilseed byproducts. These feed resources, in particular pa… RUF-36499 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Combined Effect of Selected Technologies on Growth, Survival and Water quality of Improved Strain of Oreochromis Shiranus in Earthen Ponds of Dowa District, Malawi L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · E.W. Kaunda · P.M. Longwe +2 more The study to evaluate the combined effect of feed, feeding trays and clear plastic pond sheeting technique on the growth, survival and water quality of the improved strain of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in Dowa District, Malawi, fro… RUF-32827 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
