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
Journal articles Open Access Seasonal variations in the availability of fodder resources and practices of dairy cattle feeding among the smallholder farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +2 more The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal effects on quantity and quality of fodder resources and associated utilization practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands (WUHs) in Tanzania. The WUHs are among … RUF-37668 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Breed preference, selection criteria and production performance of dairy cattle in the selected smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe B.T. Hanyani-Mlambo · E.V Imbayawro-Chikosi · L. Marius · C. Mutisi This study identified breed preferences, production performance and selection criteria used in selecting dairy breeds in Zimbabwe. A questionnaire based survey was conducted on 109 smallholder dairy farmers in Zimbabwe and data were analyz… RUF-34869 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of local dairy goat feed resources in Kongwa district, Tanzania S.W. Chenyambuga · T. Damas Msaki · D.M. Komwihangilo · E.E. Ndemanisho Decrease in quantity and quality of pastures during the dry season in Kongwa District has resulted into reduced milk production from the improved dairy goat breeds in the area. Available indigenous leguminous tree and shrub leaves can supp… RUF-34154 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of feeding lucerne and hyacinth bean hay rations on milk yield and milk composition of mid-lactating Saanen goats managed under intensive system K. Dipheko · J.M. Kamau · W. Mahabile · G.S. Mpapho +1 more Feeding protein is important for milk production in lactating animals. Unavailability of proteinous feeds in Botswana negatively affects dairy goat production. Dairy goat farmers utilise lucerne (Medicago sativa) and hyacinth bean (Lablab … RUF-33967 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of Locally Available Feed Resources for Dairy Goat Feeding in Kongwa District, Tanzania S.W. Chenyambuga · T. Damas Msaki · D.M. Komwihangilo An experiment was conducted to assess the effects of three concentrate diets made from locally available feed resources on milk production and growth rates of dairy goats kept by small-scale farmers in Kongwa district. The concentrate diet… RUF-32632 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
