• Effects of Rhus lancea and Celtis africana on short-term intake rate, nutrient digestibility, blood metabolites and rumen bacteria in Nguni goats as a model for feeding captive wildlife herbivores in zoological gardens 

  Phiri, France (2024)

  The study assessed Rhus lancea and Celtis africana as browse species for concentrate selectors in captivity, using indigenous Nguni male goats as a model. The first experiment involved ten indigenous Nguni male goats, each ...
• Occurrence of food-borne diseases among patients presenting at a health facility in the O.R. Tambo District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  Ndlame, Nandisa Nonopa (2024-02-29)

  Outbreaks of food-borne disease (FBDs) are frequent in South Africa. However, although notifiable, they are poorly investigated and not often reported. Consequently, there is limited understanding of the burden of FBDs ...
• Growth performance and methane emission of lambs supplemented with hydroponic barley fodder 

  Dhlamini, Thabo Creswell (2024-09-12)

  The demand for natural resources like water, grazing pastures and land for conventional green fodder production continues to rise, causing the livestock industry to be vulnerable. As a result, it is ideal to find alternative ...
• A phylogenetic study of the genus Dianthus L. (Caryophyllaceae) in South Africa 

  Mnxati, Edward Sifiso (2024-02-28)

  This study addresses the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Dianthus in South Africa, employing molecular analysis approach and the distribution pattern of the genus. We extracted DNA and sequenced South African ...
• African horse sickness Epidemiology: Culicoides spp. diversity, vectors and overwintering of the virus in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  Mtyapi, Ayanda Patrick (2024-02-28)

  African horse sickness (AHS) is a devastating, non-contagious viral disease of equids. However, zebra are resistant to the disease. Previously it was accepted that outbreaks of AHS would start in the northern parts of South ...
• The investigation of South African MSMEs through the lens of a circular economy 

  Page, Samantha (2024-02)

  The current economic model is wasteful, linear and unsustainable and there has been a much called for transition to a sustainable development model to guide South Africa’s economic development. To guide the transition, ...
• The contribution of emerging farmers towards food security in Makhado local municipality, Limpopo province 

  Mashamba, Tendani (2023-06)

  Food security has become one of the most important items on today’s international political agenda and a serious issue for governments around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of emerging ...
• Whole genome sequencing of antimicrobial resistant strains of selected bacterial species from communally grazed cattle of Mogosane village, South Africa 

  Makhetha, Lerato Lisbeth Njaki (2024-04-30)

  The gastrointestinal tract of cattle houses several microorganisms that are excreted through faecal material into the environment. Some strains of these microorganisms are known to be zoonotic and carry determinants of ...
• Socio-economic factors that affect livestock herd size : a case study of smallholder cattle farmers in Lepelle-Nkumpi municipality, Limpopo 

  Modiba, Matjatji Lucia (2024-05-17)

  The study was conducted at Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The main objective of the study was to determine the socio-economic factors affecting cattle herd size in the study area. The ...
• In Vitro α-Amylase, α-Glucose, Cytotoxicity and free radical scavenging inhibitory effects of synthesized nanoparticles from Moringa Oleifera and Hypoxis Hemerocallidea 

  Mahlo, Selokela Joseph (2024-02-28)

  Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death worldwide alongside cancer, heart complications and kidney disease. It is prevalent in developing and underdeveloped countries due to lack of access to healthy food and quality ...
• Alternative use of various plant parts of vachellia nilotica as fodder for small ruminants: implications for woody plant encroachment 

  Manganyi, Fortune Lindy (2024-02-20)

  Woody plant encroachment is regard as a common problem in South African rangelands, however edible twigs and seed pods from these plants are generally regarded as an important source of protein to livestock during the dry ...
• Investigating and mapping out the formal urban food environment and diet quality of women of reproductive age within the city of Johannesburg, South Africa 

  Naidoo, Kovania (2024-01-27)

  Background: The health of WRA is important since evidence shows that the diet quality and nutritional status of women, not only during pregnancy but also prior to pregnancy, affects the health of her offspring. One of the ...
• Exploring consumer attitude and its influence on the intention to purchase genetically modified (GM) food products : towards an integrated research framework to advance food security 

  Van Zuydam, Soné Corné (2024-02)

  Research in South Africa (SA) has not yet explored consumers’ attitudes toward genetically modified food products (GMFPs) and attitude’s influence on their purchase intention (PI) by combining the Expectancy Value (EV) ...
• Improvement in the antibody detection sensitivity of the Murex Ab/Ag combination HCV assay 

  Sukhdeo, Nityanandi Diaksha (2024-05-27)

  Globally, the hepatitis C virus is one of the leading causes of chronic liver diseases, with a high incidence of these diseases developing liver cancer. Hepatitis C infection may be cured, but its effects may only be ...
• An examination of the intended-behaviour gap towards ethical fashion in South African millennials 

  Simango, Tendai (2024-02)

  The overconsumption of goods and services caused by increasing population and economic growth is threatening environmental stability around the globe. The fashion industry with its unsustainable and unethical practices has ...
• Dietary diversity and its association with anaemia in pregnant women in the Roodepoort area of Johannesburg, Gauteng of Johannesburg, Gauteng 

  Maloney, Angelique Venecia (2024-02-27)

  Anaemia is a global public health concern, especially in low and middle-income countries such as South Africa. This dissertation aimed to investigate the association between anaemia prevalence and dietary diversity in ...
• The farm gate carbon and water footprint of diverse beef cattle genotypes in South Africa and its environmental impact 

  Chabalala, Nelly Thuli (2024)

  The aim of this study is to estimate the current farm-gate carbon and blue water footprint of the major beef breeds in South Africa that is representative of the different breed types e.g. Sanga (indigenous), Sanga derived, ...
• Rabies in Makhuduthamaga local municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa: Knowledge, attitude, and practises 

  Nchabeleng, Bertha Makgwadi (2023-08)

  Background: Although rabies in humans remains a major public health problem, the disease is preventable through canine vaccination and appropriate post-bite treatment. Several countries have successfully eradicated the ...
• Efficacy evaluation of selected soil applied herbicides on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seedlings under thermoperiods simulating Mutale magisterial area 

  Mashamba, Dzivhuluwani; Raletsena, M. V.; Mongalo, N. I.; Molele, P. K. (2024-01)

  Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Moench is an essential vegetable globally, but in the past decade, a reduction in yield per hectare has been noted. Amongst various reasons for its low yield, weeds are the most important. ...
• Climate change impact, vulnerability and adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among small-scale farmers in Oromia Region of Ethiopia 

  Gerishu Bati Waritu (2024-04)

  In Ethiopia, agricultural livelihoods are susceptible to environmental degradation and climate variability. Several interventions have been launched and implemented to promote utilization of environmentally sustainable ...

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