Journal articles Open Access Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goat populations from Peste-des-petits-ruminants outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity at d-loop of mitochondrial DNA and establish the possible maternal lineages of indigenous goat breeds in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Phylogenetic relationships among… RUF-37707 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing productivity of traditional goat phenotypes among small holder farmers of Uganda: The role of research F. Kabi · C. Masembe · V.B. Muwanika · D.K. Nampanzira Goats have not only been important for food and income of many people in developing regions but have also contributed significantly to the economic development for millions of years. In Uganda, approximately 40% of the rural households rar… RUF-36375 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Prominence of goat milk consumption and determinants of attitudes towards the milk in five agro-ecological zones of Zimbabwe P.T. Banda · S. Mpofu · D.M. Pfukenyi This study determined the prominence and determinants of attitudes towards goat milk consumption in agro-ecological zones I to V of Zimbabwe. Data were collected from 545 households and analyzed using SPSS. Generally, milk was consumed at … RUF-34928 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Risk Factors Associated With Spread of Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Turkana District, Kenya L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · S.M. Kihu · N. Maingi +4 more This research established the risk factors associated with PPR spread in Turkana district. A total of 54 variables describing key sheep and goat husbandry and production process in the pastoral set up in Turkana community being the activit… RUF-32426 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and Processing Potential of Goats Produced by Smallholder Farmers in Malawi F. Chigwa · S. Muyila This research will evaluate carcass quality and processing potential of goat meat produced by smallholder farmers in Malawi. The farmers will keep local Malawi goat and Norwegian goats under three management systems (intensive, extensive a… RUF-32235 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
