Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different types and levels of binding agents on stability and nutritional availability of formulated diets of Oreochromis shiranus (Pisces: Cichlidae) J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · E.M.A. Mohammed · W. Singini Binding agents are -important ingredients in fish diets which provide stability to the pellet and reduces leaching of nutrients into the water. However, major weakness of most binding agents are instability, they are affected by heat, oxid… RUF-40638 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
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 nutritional value of spent oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) substrate-based diets and nutrient digestibility by Tswana lambs Keletso Ntokome Cereal stover contributes immensely to ruminant nutrition but are harvested when they are low in nutritive value. This affects rumen fermentation and animal productivity. Bio-conversion of cereal stover through mushroom may increase its nu… RUF-38134 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Oct 2019
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 Growth promotive effects of neem and stinging nettle in indigenous chickens in Kenya L.C. Bebora · M.O. Bwana · P.M. Kitala · P.G. Mbuthia +4 more The study was designed to investigate the role of aqueous suspensions of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) powders fed in drinking water on the growth performance of indigenous chicken. Twelve indigenous chicks … RUF-36350 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
