Publications by authors named "Shalaulani J Nsoso"
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- * A study surveyed 71 indigenous pig farmers across 15 villages in southern Botswana to assess the population (620 pigs) and management practices.
- * The findings reveal that Tswana pigs are primarily managed by middle-aged and elderly women with limited education and are kept for cash and home use, but farmers lack knowledge about pig health and diseases.
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- A study in southeast Botswana found high Anaplasma infection rates in both beef (91%) and dairy (31%) cattle using two testing methods: cELISA and PCR.
- There was a significant difference in prevalence between beef and dairy cattle as determined by the PCR method, with beef cattle showing nearly double the infection rate.
- Overall, Anaplasma infections were widespread and endemic in the region, suggesting the need for more research to identify the specific strains infecting cattle herds.
The aim of this study was to characterise ultrasound measurements of live and carcass traits in intact males, females and castrated Tswana goat kids from birth to 12 months of age raised under semi-intensive system in South-eastern Botswana. Measurements were recorded in 15 castrates, 15 intact males and 15 female Tswana goat kids randomly selected at birth. Ultrasonic fat and muscle depths were measured at the first, third/fourth, sixth/seventh, ninth/tenth and 12th/13th thoracic; first, third and fifth lumbar and first, second/third and fourth/fifth sternal vertebrae, fortnightly for the first 6 months and then monthly for the remaining 6 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of some linear body measurements in predicting live weight in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages. Data for this study were obtained from 2,783 goats sampled from six agricultural regions of Botswana except for Tsabong and Ghanzi districts. Fifteen farmers keeping goats were randomly selected from each district and records taken on a random sample of 4-12 animals per farm depending on the 1999 Botswana Government average district flock size.
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