Journal articles Open Access Serological survey of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Angónia, Tete Province, Mozambique Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their … RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Screening of indigenous forage legumes as potential fodder crops and protein source for livestock in central Namibia L. Kaholongo The objective of the study was to screen indigenous forage legumes found in central Namibia and evaluate their potential as fodder and protein source for livestock. The growth rate, biomass yield and nutritional value of four indigenous le… RUF-36711 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Jun 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritive value of selected indigenous legumes for livestock feed in Namibia N. Hembapu · A. Kahumba · E. Lutaaya · I. Mpofu +1 more The study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional characteristics of five indigenous legumes compared against Lucerne as potential livestock fodder. Samples of the five legumes (Indigofera cryptantha, Rhynchosia totta, Medicago laciniata… RUF-34205 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Vegetative growth of Lablab purpureus and Canavalia ensiformis under differing P fertiliser applications in Namibia M. G. Appollis · L. Kaholongo · A. Kahumba · E. Lutaaya +1 more The level of N fixation from effectively nodulated legumes depends on the growth rate of the legume and upon soil conditions. The main objective of this study was to compare the vegetative growth of Lablab purpureus and Canavalia ensiformi… RUF-34148 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Comparison of Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Disease Between Tanzania and Kenya M.O. Albano · L.C. Bebora · G.C. Gitao · E.D. Karimuribo +9 more Peste des petit ruminants (PPR) is a new disease of goats and sheep in East Africa that has been causing major losses since 2007 and yet the risk factors involved and disease manifestation have not been described. In this research conducte… RUF-32371 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014