Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence and faecal egg counts of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more (GIPs) of sheep from two districts of Lesotho and ii) the effect of agro-ecological zones, host age and sex on prevalence and faecal egg loads of GIPs. It was conducted for a period of six months (July to December) in different agro-ecolog… RUF-38756 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
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 Mapping spatial variability of hydric soil properties to delineate Khalong-la-lithunya wetlands Khoeli Makhala · Masopha Makoae · Botle Mapeshoane · Mokhatla Molefe +4 more Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-37223 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Characterising wetland hydrology and water quality in streams and wetlands of Khalong-la-Lithunya, Lesotho M.B. Khoeli · B.F. Mapeshoane · M. Masopha · M. Mokhatla +3 more Wetland hydrology is important in understanding wetland systems, evaluating wetland functions and processes and assessing wetland conditions. Wetlands assimilate and transform pollutants and nutrients ensuring that quality water is dischar… RUF-36653 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Physio-chemical characteristics, isotopic signatures and hydrochemistry of two contrasting wetlands in two agro-ecological zones of Lesotho R. Mating Agricultural activities; grazing and cropping are thought to be the major contributors to non-point wetland pollution and other land degradation forms in the highlands and foothills while industrial effluents and domestic waste disposal ar… RUF-35534 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on degradation and loss of wetlands in two ago-ecological zones of Lesotho T. Nkheloane There is sparse information on the wetlands of Lesotho in terms of their characteristics, climate change impacts, management and coverage and there is a growing concern on high levels of degradation observed in these ecosystems. Thus the m… RUF-35532 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of water quality in Mohale dam and associated rivers in Lesotho M. Johanne · R. Mating · A.O. Olaleye The study assessed Mohale dam and the associated rivers’ water quality over 5 years and comparing it to the water quality standards. It was believed that since this dam and the rivers occurred at elevations of between 2000m and 2900m above… RUF-34619 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Rainfall Trends, Soil Organic Carbon and N15 Isotope Status in Selected Wetlands in Lesotho R. Mating · T. Nkheloane · A.O. Olaleye This research was carried out in Lesotho to characterize the SOC pool in three different agro-ecological zones of Lesotho. Specific objectives of this research are: (i) to determine the effect of land use on SOC pool; (ii) to establish the… RUF-32417 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
