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Global prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella species in milk and dairy products: a 25-year systematic review and meta-analysis
Infections caused by Salmonella spp. pose a significant public health challenge, as they are among the most reported foodborne illnesses. …
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Prediction of chick sex using egg morphometric measurements in Venda and Potchefstroom Koekoek chickens
Introduction Sex ratio management is an important aspect of flock productivity in smallholder poultry systems. However, early determination of chick …
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Assessing in vitro fertilization ability of pre-freeze holding stage and post-thaw boar epididymal sperm on oocytes matured in two media
The use of post-thawed sperm in pigs for in vivo/vitro fertilization (IVF) presents unique challenges due to its compromised molecular …
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Enhancing sperm cryo-preservability, ultrastructure, and testicular histology in rams through oral royal jelly administration
This investigation explored the effects of royal jelly (RJ) administration in rams on reproductive parameters, with a specific focus on …
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Occurrence and antibiotic resistance profiles of mastitis pathogens in North West South African dairy herds
Bovine mastitis remains one of the most expensive infectious diseases in the dairy industry, threatening both milk quality and food …
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Estimating maintenance energy requirements of Borgou cattle to improve feeding precision under tropical conditions
Introduction Improving the energetic efficiency of cattle under tropical conditions is essential to enhance productivity while limiting feed costs and …
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Editorial: Characterization of local farm animal genetic diversity for better resource use and climate change adaptation
Local farm animal genetic resources play a central role in sustaining food security, enhancing production efficiency, and supporting the resilience …
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Enhancing diagnostic accuracy and health monitoring in goats of Sub-Saharan Africa: the role of haematological parameters and their molecular genetics
Haematological markers are extensively utilised as diagnostic and monitoring tools for evaluating health, physiological state, and disease conditions in goats. …
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Exploiting medicinal plant extracts to enhance male reproduction in livestock in sub-Saharan Africa: a review
Reproductive efficiency in male livestock is essential for sustainable animal production; however, the use of synthetic reproductive drugs is constrained …
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Occurrence and levels of multiple veterinary antibiotics in broiler chicken processed and sold in Southern Mozambique
Antibiotic residues in chicken meat pose a health risk to the general public, particularly to sensitive consumers. The aim of …
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Production of safe beef in Uganda: who are the most influential actors and what are the challenges?
This study examines the complexities of producing safe beef in Uganda, focusing on the actors, challenges, and dynamics that influence …
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Evaluation of the nutritional composition of plants used by rural farmers in the treatment of helminths
Introduction Gastro-intestinal (GI) helminths negatively affect poultry health and productivity by impairing nutrient utilization, growth, and immune function, while the …
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Effects of substituting maize with sorghum and soybean meal with canola meal on the growth performance, blood parameters, and organoleptic quality of rabbits according to sex
Increasing volatility in the cost and supply of maize and soybean meal necessitates the evaluation of locally available alternatives such …
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Effect of partially replacing concentrate mix with hot water- and polyethylene glycol-treated Prosopis juliflora leaf meal on the feed intake, digestibility, body weight gain, and carcass characteristics of Arsi-Bale sheep fed a grass hay-based diet
This study evaluated the effects of replacing a concentrate mix with hot water- and polyethylene glycol-treated Prosopis juliflora leaf (PJL) …
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Effects of supplementing fermented water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) meal in hy-Line brown hens on oviduct morphometric characteristics, internal egg quality and shelf life
The study investigated the effects of partially replacing soybean meal with fermented water hyacinth meal (FWHM) on oviduct morphometry and …
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Bovine mastitis-associated bacterial pathogens: a systematic review based on some African dairy systems
Mastitis occurs when microbes invade the teat through the teat canal. Most microbes can cause opportunistic infections of the udder. …
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Farmer perceptions on goat kids pre-weaning mortality in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa
Community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) are promoted as an ideal model for farmer-focused research and as an improvement strategy of indigenous …
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Pre-weaning goat kid mortality in communal production systems: a multifactorial synthesis of causes, risk factors, and mitigation strategies
Pre-weaning mortality in goat kids presents a major threat to food security and the economic sustainability of rural households that …
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Maternal lineage diversity and genetic relationships of Sukuma chicken ecotype with other Tanzanian indigenous chickens based on mitochondrial DNA D-loop region
Understanding the genetic diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and demographic history of chickens is crucial for elucidating domestication processes, conserving indigenous genetic …
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Socio-economic status and challenges of indigenous sheep production in poorly resourced Southern African development communities, pathway towards poverty alleviation and food security: a review
The Southern African Development Community region is home to various indigenous sheep breeds essential to communal farmers. In contrast to …