Animal Science

Effect of bio-char feed inclusion on milk yield and composition of HF crossbreed dairy cows at JUCAVM dairy farm

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of inclusion of bio-cha

Reproductive Performance and Genetic Response to Selection of Dairy Goats in Kenya Following Incorporation of Reproductive Technologies and Genomic Selection

The goat industry plays a key role in provision of economic and social benefits t

Assessing Prevalence of Endometritis and Associated Influence on Performance of Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Gasabo District of Rwanda

Endometritis is a uterine disease that interrupts cow reproductive cycles as a cl

Evaluation of forage sweet potato cultivars as feed for ruminants (#71895)

There is potential in Kenya to utilize forage sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) L

Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Yellow Meal Worm Larvae (Tenebrio molitor) on Performance of Broiler Chicken

Abstract/Overview A 6-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects

Carcass Characteristic of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diets Containing German Cockroach (Blattela germanica) Meal in Kenya

Abstract/Overview Edible insects are available for use in insect-based-feed; howe

Diet selection, intake and weight gain of dorper sheep fed on selected grasses in a cafeteria system in Machakos County, Kenya

Abstract: Livestock is a key asset and a primary livelihood resource for rural ho

Factors influencing pig production in Embu west, Embu county, Kenya (#68202)

Abstract: Traditional/backyard pig production systems are found in the larger Wes

Spatial determinants of habitat use, mortality and connectivity for elephant populations across southern Africa

Abstract: Southern Africa contains 58% of the world’s savannah elephant populatio

SEMEN QUALITY AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION EFFICIENCY OF FAYOUMI, WHITE LEGHORN AND KOKKOEKES BREEDS WITH LOCAL HENS AT HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY

Abstract: The experiment was conducted to determine Semen quality and AI efficien

EFFECTS OF DRINKING LAKE BASAKA SALINE WATER ON BEHAVIOURAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BLOOD CONSTITUENTS OF SHEEP AND GOATS: PERCEPTIONS VERSUS EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

Abstract: Limited fresh water resources due to climatic changes are major challen

EFFECT OF INCLUSION OF ORANGE FLESH SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas) ROOT ON PERFORMANCES OF WHITE LEGHORN LAYERS

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different levels of

EFFECTS OF FEEDING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SOYBEAN MEAL ON PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS

Abstract: A feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of different level

A COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT SORGHUM VARIETIES WITH MAIZE AS ENERGY SOURCE ON WHITE LEGHORN LAYER PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMIC RETURNS

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate Comparison of sorghum varieties as

ON FARM PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION, HUSBANDRY AND BREEDING PRACTICES OF SIMADA CATTLE POPULATION IN THREE DISTRICTS OF NORTH-WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted to phenotypically characterize and assess husba

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF REPRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION TRAITS OF DIFFERENT STRAINS OF CHICKENS AND CHARACTERIZING CHICKEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN TWO SUB-CITIES OF ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was aimed at evaluating improved Horro, Koekoek, Kuroiler and

ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SERVICE FOR CATTLE CROSSBREEDING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN LAELAY-MAICHEW DISTRICT, TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Ethiopia is endowed with cattle population which plays vital role in en

EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION WITH DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS OF DRIED LOCAL BREWERY BY-PRODUCT (TELLA ATELLA) AND CONCENTRATE MIXTURE ON PERFORMANCE OF HARARGHE HIGHLAND SHEEP FED NATURAL PASTURE HAY

Abstract: The study was conducted at Haramaya University goat farm using 24 intac

FACTORS INFLUENCING SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN ADA’A WOREDA, EAST SHOA ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Dairy production is an integral part of rural livelihoods in Ethiopia i

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF IMPROVED FORAGE AND EVALUATION OF NATURAL PASTURE HAY SUPPLEMENTED WITH VETCH (Vicia dasycarpa) OR OIL SEEDCAKES AS AN ALTERNATIVE FEEDING REGIME FOR LACTATING J

Abstract: Three interrelated studies were conducted. The first was a survey to as

EFFECTS OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) AND PUMPKIN (Cucurbita maxima) SEEDS AND THEIR COMBINATION AS FEED ADDITIVE ON BROILERS CHICKEN PERFORMANCE

Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of feeding neem (Azadira

ASSESSING THE HUSBANDRY PRACTICES, PRODUCTIVITY AND EGG QUALITY TRAITS OF LOCAL AND SASSO CHICKENS IN TWO AGRO-ECOLOGIES OF DARO LEBU DISTRICT, WEST HARARGHE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia, chicken production is an important and integral part of mo

ON-FARM PHENOTYPICCHARACTERIZATIONOF HARARGHE HIGHLAND SHEEP,BREEDING AND HUSBANDRY PRACTICES OF THE COMMUNITIES INEAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted in three districts ofEast Hararghe Zones, to ph

PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FARMERS BREEDING OBJECTIVE TRAITS OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN ECOTYPES AROUND DIRE DAWA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted to phenotypically characterize and identify fa

ON-FARM PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF INDIGENOUS CATTLE AND THEIR PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN BABILLE DISTRICT, EAST HARARGE ZONE, OROMIYA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted in Babile district of Oromiya Regional State, E

PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE AT MENKORER AGRO INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE DAIRY FARM, DEBRE MARKOS, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and reproduc

EFFECT OF AGE AND BREED ON FATTY ACID PROFILES OF SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUEAND LONGISSIMUS DORSIMUSCLE INDEFFRENT CATTLE BREEDS

Abstract: This study was conducted to examine the effect of age and breeds on the

ON-FARM PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION, BREEDING AND HUSBANDRY PRACTICES OF INDIGENOUS SHEEP POPULATION IN LEGAMBO AND TENTA DISTRICT OF SOUTH WOLLO ZONE, AMHARA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted in Legambo and Tenta districts of south Wollo Z

EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES, STRUCTURAL INDICES OF ARSI-BALE SHEEP BREED AND BREEDING PRACTICES OF THE COMMUNITIES IN SELECTED DISTRICTS OF ARSI AND BALE ZONES, OROMIA, ETHIOPI

Abstract: The study was conducted in two districts of Arsi and Bale zones, with t

HUSBANDRY AND BREEDING PRACTICES ALONG WITH EVALUATION OF ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SERVICES OF DAIRY CATTLE IN HADERO TUNTO AND DOYOGENA DISTRICTS OF KEMBATA TEMBARO

Abstract: The study was conducted in two districts of Kembata Tembaro zone, with