D: Agriculture & Veterinary (334)
GJSFR: D
Drug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus in Poultry in Central and Southern Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
This study was conducted from November 2014 - May 2015 to determine the antimicrobial resistance pattern of Staphylococcus species in poultry in Central and Southern Ethiopia. 205 staphylococcal species isolated from poultry were evaluated using disk diffusion method for their antimicrobial susceptibility to 10 different antimicrobial drugs. Staphylococcus were found to be highly suscept...
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Authors Fitsum Tessema, Fufa Abunna, Reta Duguma, Takele Beyene, Asmamaw Bihonegn, Teklemariam Worku, Biyansa Adugna, Mulualem AlmazuRead Journal Click Here
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Study of Indigenous Chicken Production System in Bench Maji Zone, South Western Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
Indigenous chickens in Ethiopia are found in huge numbers distributed across different agro ecological zones under a traditional family-based scavenging management system. This indicates that, they are highly important farm animals kept as a source of animal protein and income to most of the rural populations. Religions and cultural considerations are also amongst the reasons for keeping...
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Authors Getachew Bekele, Kefelegn Kebede, Negassi AmehaRead Journal Click Here
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A Study on the Prevalence of Bovine Mastitis and Associated Risk Factors in and the Surrounding areas of Sodo Town, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
Ethiopia is believed to have the largest livestock population in Africa. This livestock sector has been contributing considerable portion to the economy of the country, and still promising to rally round the economic development of the country. It is eminent that livestock products and by-products in the form of meat, milk, honey, eggs, cheese, and butter supply provide mainly the needed...
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Authors Endale Mekonnin, Eyob Eshetu, Addisu Awekew, Naod ThomasRead Journal Click Here
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Effect of Agricultural Credit Advanced by Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) on Crop Production in District Peshawar
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
Pakistan’s economy is agrarian in nature and character. Agricultural sector is the main source of income for majority of population in the country. Subsistence kind of cultivation hardly allows the farmers to use high quality seeds, sufficient amount of fertilizers and other improved farm techniques. Small farmers are generally characterized as having low income, less sa...
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Authors Ashfaq Ahmad Shah, Shakeel Ahmad, Nayab Ali, John Chrisostom PeshaRead Journal Click Here
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Effect of Flushing with Energy and Protein Source Diets on the Reproductive Performances of Meat Goats with High and Low Body Condition Scores
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 2
The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of short-term flushing with energy and protein sources on the reproductive performances of meat goats for 21 days. A total of 180 Spanish and their crosses with Boer goats (Spanish X Boer) were randomly assigned to 6 treatments consisting of 2 body condition score (BCS) classes (Low and High) and 3 flushing treatments consisting...
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Authors Aberra MelesseRead Journal Click Here
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Effect of Operating Parameters on Mechanical Oil Expression from African Oil Bean Seed
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 1
African oil bean seed is an under-utilized leguminous crop planted mainly as shade tree and condiment. The seed contains considerable amount of oil which if extracted will serve as alternative vegetable oil and also boost the economic status of the crop. The main objective of this study was to study the effect of operating parameters on the mechanical oil expression. Operating parameters...
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Authors Aremu, Ademola K., Ogunlade, Clement A.Read Journal Click Here
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Development of Yoghurt Incubator for Small-Scale Production using PIC16F877A Microcontroller
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 1
The largest population of livestock in Africa is found in Ethiopia. The country produces about 3.2 billion litters of milk annually from 10 million milking cows. Yogurt processing is one of the ways to prolong the shelf life of milk. Thus a low-cost yogurt incubator suitable for small scale production which was equipped with a microcontroller was developed. The main components of the inc...
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Authors Rogelio B. Paguntalan, Vinyl Ho Oquino, S. China VenkateswarluRead Journal Click Here
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Effects of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid and Yeast Culture on Performance, Blood Cell of Broiler Subjected to Multi-Stress Environments
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 16 Issue: 1
Stress factors encountered in broiler chicken rearing include high temperatures, overcrowding, and diurnal range, which exert profound negative effects on the weight gain and productivity of broiler chickens. The potential of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), an excitatory neurotransmitter, combined with Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products to reduce various stresses was evaluate...
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Authors Keun-Tae Park, Kibbeum Ji, Jungok Nam, Mihyang Oh, Suk Jin Yu, Younghye Joo, Jong-Kwon HanRead Journal Click Here
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The Status of Lead and Cadmium in Supplementary Mineral Feed Source of Livestock in Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 9
In Ethiopia, feed industries are widely using limestone as a cheap source of Ca without adequate information on the bioavailability of its Ca content and the presence of other toxic minerals. This being the case, the present study was conducted to determine the Lead and Cadmium content of samples of limestone, Gypsum and marble powder collected from different parts of Ethiopia. Adequate ...
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Authors Abegaze Beyene, Anne LelacheurRead Journal Click Here
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The Feasibility of using Natural Rocks as Sources of Zinc and Cobalt Inlivestock Feeding in Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 9
In Ethiopia, feed industries are widely using limestone as a cheap source of Ca without adequate information on the bioavailability of its Ca content and the presence of useful minerals and toxic minerals as well. This being the case, the present study was conducted to determine the Zinc and Cobalt content of samples of limestone, Gypsum and marble powder collected from different parts o...
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Authors Abegaze Beyene, Anne LelacheurRead Journal Click Here
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Assessment of Village Chicken Production Systems In Kambata Tambaro and Wolaita Zones, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 9
The study was conducted in four woredas (Damot Gale,Of a, Angacha and Hadero Tunto) the first two of them found in Wolaita zone and two of them in Kambata Tambaro Zone of SNNPR, Ethiopia respectively. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the study areas to assess village chicken production systems, productive and reproductive performance of village chicken and identifying constraint...
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Authors Aman Getiso, Fitsum Tessema, Mesfin Mekonnen, Addisu Jimma, Bereket ZelekeRead Journal Click Here
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Assessment of Livestock Production System and Feed Resources Availability at Melka Watershed of Nile Basin, Jeldu District, Western Ethiopia
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 9
A rapid assessment on the livestock feed resource availability and livestock production system was undertaken to identify main livestock production constraints and come up with possible intervention strategies in the Melka watershed area of the Nile basin. The watershed was chosen for its strategic representation and accessibility. Three villages (Abeyi, Bore’a and Dini)...
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Authors Zewdie WondatirRead Journal Click Here
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Efficacy of Foliar Nutrition on Vegetative and Reproductive Growth of Sunflower
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 9
The study showed the significant efficacy of foliar application of macro and micronutrients along with the soil test crop responses on all the parameters of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Among nine treatments under study, treatment T9 (STCR approach + Foliar spray of NPK @ 1% + ZnSO4 @ 0.5% + FeSO4 @ 0.5% and B @ 0.2% ) recorded maximum height of plants (191.7cm), number of leaves per...
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Authors Tegegnework Gebremedhin, Shanwad U. K, Desai B. K., Shankergoud I., Wubayehu Gebremedhin, A. Anantha Rama 4Read Journal Click Here
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Farmers Perception and Adoption of Yam Minisett Technology in Anambra State, Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: D: Agriculture & Veterinary Volume: 15 Issue: 8
This study examined farmers’ perception and adoption of yam minisett technology. The study was carried out in Anambra State, Nigeria. A sample size of 120 yam farmers was used for the study. Data were collected using a structured and validated interview schedule. Data generated for the study were summarized using descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage...
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Authors Ajieh, P.C, Okwuolu, URead Journal Click Here
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