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Department of Agriculture, Animal Health and Human Ecology: Recent submissions

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Metabolomic analysis of GM and non-GM maize and its preference by cattle

Payne, Joseph (2023)

GM organisms have started to infiltrate South Africa's agricultural landscape, altering how farmers deal with weeds and insects. Adopted from the United States of America, it is a technology that the commercial farming ...
The effect of environmental factors on the metabolomic profile and the biological activities of Helichrysum aureonitens

Adeosun, Wilson Bamise (2022-09)

The use of plants for medicinal purposes precedes human written history. Accounts from many archaeological sources agree that the Sumerians were the first to compile plants’ lists according to their herbal remedy ...
Evaluation of the contribution of Ilima-Letsema Programme to food security and poverty alleviation in Midvaal Local Municipality of Gauteng Province, South Africa

Nkgudi, Tshidi Mokgadi (2019-01)

In 2008, the South African government introduced the Ilima-Letsema Programme (ILP) to create sustainable agricultural activities and improve the food security of farming communities. The impact this programme has had at ...
An investigation on the role of food gardens to food security and community development in Thulamela Municipality

Kwinda, Pfanani Charlotte (2023-07)

This study was conducted in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study area is characterised by poverty-stricken rural households. A high proportion of households relied ...
The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security in Peri-Urban areas of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lembete, Simiso (2023-01)

The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security was investigated. A descriptive, quantitative research was followed. Systematic random sampling was adopted to select 360 participants. Data was collected ...
Effects of Moringa Oleifera on haematology and growth performance of Blanthrax vaccinated castrated Bapedi goats

Lungile, Gumede (2022-03)

BaPedi goats play a substantial role in the economy of the Limpopo province and contribute to food security in smallholder farming communities. However, livestock diseases are a major problem in hot provinces where droughts ...
Nutritional value of Chamaecytisus palmensis (tree Lucerne) browse at different growth stages

Ilunga, Mbuyi Emmanuel (2019-01)

Chamaecytisus palmensis (tree Lucerne) is a multipurpose tree, which is cultivated mostly for supporting protein nutrition in livestock. Tree Lucerne also serves a critical role in human nutrition and ethno pharmacology. ...
The epidemiology of the 2016-2017 African swine fever outbreaks in the Northwest and Free State provinces of South Africa

Rametse, Mantoane Thapelo (2022-11)

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a viral disease, which is endemic in most sub-Saharan African countries with warthog and tick vector (Ornithodoros) acting as biological reservoirs of the virus. A high mortality rate is ...
Prevalence, herd health and zoonotic implications of brucellosis in communal and smallholder cattle farming areas in north-west province, South Africa

Marumo, Bontsi (2023-02)

Brucellosis is recognized as one of the most important bacterial zoonosis as it is responsible for considerable economic losses in livestock and long-term chronic disease condition in humans, consequently a health-related ...
The contribution of Peri-Urban livestock production on food security of farmers in the township of Botleng, Delmas, South Africa

Xaba, Nompumelelo Silindile Thobile (2023-04)

This study aimed to explore the food security status of peri-urban livestock farmers in the township of Botleng, Delmas, South Africa, and determine whether livestock production has contributed to food security of the ...
Internal communication satisfaction at the NGO, gender links, with a specific focus on media quality, channel selection and technology

Mataruse, Vimbai (2023-01)

We have long known that communication satisfaction is of utmost importance, but as it is in business organisations, so it is in non-profit organisations. Theorists have acknowledged that substantial communication ...
Genomic markers associated with immune traits in Sasso chickens raised in Ethiopia

Mekonnen Girma Nedi (2023-03)

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is one of the highly contagious avian pathogens that threaten poultry producers based in endemic zones as a result of its epidemic potential. Selection for antibody (Ab) response has potential ...
Effect of net shading and season on plant growth, productivity and quality of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.)

Ramphinwa, Maanea Lonia (2023-04-18)

Bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) is a South African native plant that grows naturally in different parts of South Africa that are characterized by different climatic conditions. The effects of agricultural practices on ...
Prevalence and risk assessment of toxoplasmosis in commercial and communal sheep and goats in the North West province and occurrence in the Free State province

Masombuka, Mthokozisi Eric (2023-01)

Toxoplasmosis is one of the most widespread parasitic zoonotic diseases arising from Toxoplasma gondii infection. This disease significant impact on sheep and goat production; however, it sometimes goes unnoticed in the ...
Seasonal effects of Rhus lancea and Celtis africana on intake preference and physiological responses in South African indigenous goats

Phiri, France; Kanengoni, A.T.; Hattas, D.; Mbatha, K.R.; Kanengoni, a. T. (South African Society for Animal Science, 2022-07-16)

This study investigated the seasonal effects of Rhus lancea and Celtis africana leaves on preference, intake, weight, and serum metabolites in South African indigenous, mature, male goats. Twelve mature, male goats weighing ...
Effect of free trade agreements on international trade and employment in agro-processing industry in South Africa

Magomani, Joshua (2022-12)

Unemployment in South Africa has averaged above 20% over the past ten years. Trade liberalisation is linked to an increase or a decrease in trade and employment. Though, on the one hand, the positive aspects of trade ...
Investigating the effect of different coir substrates on the growth, yield and biochemical constituents of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. Esculentum)

Mogale, Jeffrey Thema (2022-11)

Fruit crops depend on the quality of the substrate for improved development, yield and nutrient content. To assure higher crop quality and to answer year-round market demand, most producers employ organic substrate for ...
Climate change effects on maize productivity in southwestern Nigeria

Ajala, Seun Boluwatife (2022-10-14)

This study examined the effects of climate change on maize productivity in Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling was utilized to select 540 respondents for the study. Both primary and secondary data were collected ...
Application of timed artificial insemination in synchronized dairy and beef cows using sexed and non-sexed semen

Magopa, Thabang Luther (2023-01-31)

In beef and dairy cattle, using sexed semen improves genetic progress and increases the proportion of desired gender calves following artificial insemination (AI). Oestrus detection is a limiting factor for maximum ...
Determining the growth and development of Garlic (Allium Sativum) grown in the drought prone area of Vosburg, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Viviers, Barnard (2022-07)

Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to the family Alliaceae, and is an important vegetable known all over the world for its medicinal properties and uses. It is known to help prevent high blood pressure, heart attack, hypertension, ...

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