Landscape genomics and selection signatures of local adaptation of Eritrean indigenous cattle along environmental gradients.

Most parts of Eritrea are classified as arid and semi-arid land (ASALs) which are characterised by dryness, high ambient temperatures and low precipitation. The country has three different environmental landscapes: highland, Western lowland and Eastern lowland agro-ecological zones (AEZs). The geophysical and biophysical characteristics of the AEZs vary.

Effect of feed supplementation of parts' powder as prebiotic on the growth traits, ceca microbiota and blood parameters of local chickens.

This study aimed at testing the efficacy and safety of plant parts in diets fed to chicken. The plant has potential for use as a natural prebiotic to substitute the conventionally used antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production. Phytochemical analyses of the plant leaves, stem, and bark combination (stembark) and seed powders from the were carried out.

Genetic and economic efficiency of integrating reproductive technologies in cattle breeding programme in Kenya.

We hypothesised that use of reproductive technologies (RTs) would result in increases in economic and genetic gains of a dairy cattle breeding programme. A deterministic approach was used to compare RTs that can be utilised to increase dairy cattle productivity and profitability in Kenya. These were artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET) using old (ET) and young (ET) bulls and in vitro fertilisation (IVF).