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Lactation performance and blood metabolites in lactating dairy cows micro-supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal
This study examined the effects of micro-supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on lactation performance and blood metabolites of lactating …
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Effect of alternating total mixed ration and pasture feeding on the fatty acid content and health indices of Jersey and Fleckvieh x Jersey milk
Certain fatty acids (FAs), such as omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) are considered essential FAs with beneficial health effects …
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Influence of low-tannin sorghum on performance and bone morphometrics of male Ross 308 broilers aged 1 - 42 days
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of low tannin sorghum as a maize replacement on the …
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Effect of varying levels of dietary inclusion of sweet lupin on the growth production characteristics of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Nutrition contributes approximately 75% of the total input costs to an intensive ostrich production unit. An increase in the price …
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Multi-trait genetic evaluation for horn traits of economic importance in the Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer)
The wildlife industry in South Africa has shown immense growth since the 1990s, which was brought about by the private …
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Co-products in maize-soybean growing-pig diets altered in vitro enzymatic insoluble fibre hydrolysis and fermentation in relation to botanical origin
The study examined the effects of botanical factors and fermentation-based, high-level dilution of co-product feeds in maize–soybean growing-pig diets on …
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Characterization of surface orientation and tenderness of sous vide processed edible offal and psoas muscle from Dohne Merino sheep
The microstructural orientation and tenderness of edible offal and the psoas minor muscle from Dohne Merino sheep were compared in …
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Genetic variability in a population of Letelle sheep in South Africa
The purpose of the study was to gain insight into the genetic variability of the Letelle sheep breed, a breed …
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Carcass and meat quality attributes of Malawi Zebu steers fed Vachellia polyacantha leaves or Adansonia digitata seed as alternative protein sources to Glycine max
To enhance smallholder beef farmers’ capacity to cope with animal feed shortages, especially dietary protein induced by climate change, it …
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Prediction of in vivo organic matter digestibility of ruminant feeds using in vitro techniques
Prediction equations derived from in situ and in vitro analytical techniques to determine in vivo organic matter digestibility (OMD) are …
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Feeding preferences of ostriches towards the inclusion of full-fat canola seed in grower diets
The largest expense of an intensive ostrich production unit is feed cost (ca.75%). Protein makes up a great portion of …
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Phenotypic and genetic characterization of indigenous Tswana goats
Tswana goats that were kept in communal systems in three agro-ecological regions in Botswana were characterized according to phenotypic measurements …
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Fertility in dairy cows and ways to improve it
The fertility of dairy cows affects the genetic improvement and financial sustainability of dairy herds. Fertility is a complex trait …
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A glance at achievements of SASAS and animal scientists in southern Africa over more than 50 years
With the congress theme of ‘Golden Innovations for Sustainable Animal Agriculture’, it would be opportune to look not only at …
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Genomics for the advancement of livestock production: A South African perspective
Most of the growth of human populations worldwide will be in developing countries, including South Africa. Natural resources are under …
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Meat in a sustainable food system
Meat has been an important component of the human diet for centuries as a rich source of essential nutrients required …
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Driving forces for changes in geographic range of cattle ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in Africa: A review
Ticks are the most important external parasites of cattle and are known to transmit more pathogens than any other group …
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Effects of non-steroidal growth implant and dietary zilpaterol hydrochloride on growth and carcass characteristics of feedlot lambs
The effects of steroidal growth implants alone or in combination with β-adrenergic agonist feed additives have not been studied thoroughly …
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A novel flush technique to simulate natural dispersal of spermatozoa in the female reproductive tract and expedite motility assessment of fresh ejaculated Merino (Ovis aries) sperm
Motility is an important criterion in the assessment and quantification of the quality of ejaculated and epididymal sperm samples. Ovine …
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Use of polyethylene glycol to improve the utilisation of leguminous leaf meals in pigs: A review
The use of leguminous leaf meal as feed ingredients for pigs needs to be intensified and improved. Leguminous trees and …