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EVALUATION OF IMPROVED NAPIER GRASS (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM (L.) CULTIVARS UNDER FARMERS CONDITIONS IN WEST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the forage production, chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibi

EFFECTS OF Rhizobium INOCULATION AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RATE ON NODULATION, YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF CHICKPEA VARIETIES (Cicer arietinum L.) AT HARAMAYA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: An experiment was conducted at Haramaya University, eastern Ethiopia in 2016 main cropping season, to assess th

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SCAVENGING LOCAL CHICKEN UNDER INTENSIVE AND EXTENSIVE PRODUCTION SYSTEM: THE CASE OF ENBSIE SAR MIDDIR DISTRICT EAST GOJJAM, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted in Enebse Sar Middir district with the objective of performance evaluation of scavengi

EFFECTS OF SEED AND NITROGEN FERTILIZER RATES ON YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF TEF [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.)Trotter] IN HIDEBU ABOTE DISTRICT, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the 2016 cropping season on Weilu Mojo FTC in Hidebu Abote District, ce

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, MARKETING AND QUALITY OF MILK IN GONDAR DISTRICT, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The huge and diverse livestock population, favorable climate for improved high-yielding cattle breeds, increasi

EFFECTS OF INTER ROW SPACING AND VARIETIES ON GROWTH YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) IN NEDJO DISTRICT, WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Common bean is becoming an important pulse crop in Ethiopia due to its use as sources of food security and gene

LIVESTOCK HUSBANDRY PRACTICES, MAJOR FEED RESOURCE AND DROUGHT COPING STRATEGY IN AYSAITA DISTRICT, AWSI RASU ZONE, AFAR NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Aysaita district of the Awsirasu Zone

EFFECT OF PLANT SPACING ON YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF SOYBEAN [Glycine max (L.) MERRILL] VARIETIES IN DALE SEDI DISTRICT, WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Soybean is an important crop in the tropical, hot sub-moist agro-ecological zone of western Ethiopia. However,

EFFECTS OF VARIETIES AND INTRA-ROW SPACING ON GROWTH, YIELD COMPONENTS AND GREEN COB YIELD OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) UNDER SUPPLEMENTARY IRRIGATION AT GULISO, WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Determination of optimum plant population and the use of improved varieties in combination with appropriate agr

CHARACTERIZATION OF SCAVENGING AND INTENSIVE CHICKEN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING SYSTEM IN LUME DISTRICT, EAST SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGION STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study aimed at characterizing of scavenging and intensive chicken production and marketing system in Lume d

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF DAIRY CATTLE UNDER FARMERS MANAGEMENT IN AGARFA DISTRICT, BALE ZONE OF OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate productive and reproductive performance of indigenous and their crossbred

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION PRACTICES, QUALITY AND SAFETY OF RAW COW MILK ALONG THE MILK MARKET CHAIN IN GIRAR JARSO DISTRICT OF OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was aimed to assess dairy production practice, milk handling and marketing practices and to evaluate

EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND HARVESTING DAYS ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana) UNDER IRRIGATION AT GEWANE, NORTH-EASTERN, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The experiment was undertaken to assess Rhodes grass yield and nutritional quality at different harvesting days

EFFECTS OF APPLICATION OF FARMYARD MANURE AND INORGANIC PHOSPHORUS ON TUBEROUS ROOT YIELD AND YIELD RELATED TRAITS OF SWEET POTATO [Ipomoea batatas (L) LAM] AT ASSOSA, WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Sweet potato is one the most important root crops produced in western Ethiopia. However, the yield is far below

EFFECTS OF FEEDING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF Moringa stenopetala LEAF MEAL ON FEED INTAKE, GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF COBB 500 CHICKEN

Abstract: An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of supplementing Moringa stenopetala leaf mea l(MSLM) on fe

EFFECTS OF NPS FERTILIZER RATES ON GROWTH, YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) VARIETIES UNDER IRRIGATION AT GEWANE, NORTH-EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important cash crops and source of protein for farmers i

EFFECT OF NITROGEN-PHOSPHORUS-SULFUR- BLENDED FERTILIZER AND RHIZOBIUM INOCULATION ON YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) VARIETIES AT BOLOSSO BOMBE DISTRICT

Abstract: Low available phosphorus, total nitrogen, lack of adequate information on the use of Rhizobium inoculants and n

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF BLACK CUMIN SEEDS (Nigella sativa L.) AS AN ADDITIVE ON LAYERS PERFORMANCE AND BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Abstract: The study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa L.)

EFFECTS OF METHOD OF RHIZOBIUM INOCULATION AND PHOSPHORUS RATES ON NODULATION, YIELD COMPONENTS AND YIELD OF FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) AT HARAMAYA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Haramaya University main campus, Eastern Ethiopia, with the objectives of evaluating the effect of methods of R

EFFECT OF SEED AND BLENDED FERTILIZER (NPS) RATES ON YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF BREAD WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) IN EAST BADAWACHO DISTRICT, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Low soil fertility and poor crop management practices including use of inappropriate seeds rates are among the

MILK HANDLING PRACTICES, MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY OF RAW COW MILK ACROSS THE MILK SUPPLY CHAIN IN EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Four interrelated studies were conducted to assess milk handling practices, microbiological quality and safety

Response of Mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] to Rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer under Irrigation at Nura Era, Upper Awash, Central Ethiopia

Abstract: Mung bean has become an important cash and food crop in dry land areas of Ethiopia. However, there are no suffi

FEED INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY, BODY WEIGHT GAIN AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF INTACT MALE BORENA GOATS SUPPLEMENTED WITH THREE BROWSE SPECIES MIXED WITH WHEAT BRAN

Abstract: The experiment was conducted at Yabello Pastoral and Dry land Agriculture Research Center with the objectives t

ON-FARM EVALUATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF UREA TREATED STRAW AND UREA MOLASSES BLOCK SUPPLEMENTATION TO CROSS-BRED DAIRY COWS AT LUME DISTRICT, EAST SHOA ZONE

Abstract: On-farm study was conducted to evaluate and demonstrate the effects of urea treated straw and urea molasses blo

EFFECT OF SEED RATE AND MINERAL NP FERTILIZERS ON YIELD COMPONENTS, YIELD, AND SEED OIL CONTENT OF BLACK CUMIN (Nigella sativa L.) IN GORO DISTRICT, SOUTH EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Black cumin is a seed spice cultivated in Ethiopia for a long period of time. It is also cultivated in Goro dis

CHARACTERIZATION OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND EGG QUALITY IN METEKEL ZONE, NORTH WEST ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted in Metekel Zone, Northwest Ethiopia to characterize indigenous chicken production syste

THE EFFECT OF REPLACING HAY WITH SOYBEAN OR GROUNDNUT STRAW AS BASAL DIET ON FEED INTAKE, NUTRIENT UTILIZATION, BODY WEIGHT GAIN, AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF GUMUZ SHEEP

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of soybean or groundnut straw replacement for hay on feed intake

EFFECT OF REPLACING MAIZE WITH RAW OR ROASTED BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare) ON FEED INTAKE, WEIGHT GAIN AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF COBB 500 BROILER CHICKENS

Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect of replacing maize with raw or roasted barley, as an energy source i

PRE- AND POST- SLAUGHTER FACTORS THAT INFLUENCES HIDE AND SKIN QUALITY IN SELECTED DISTRICTS OF WEST SHEWA ZONE, OROMIA

Abstract: Livestock production and tanneries have high potential in Ethiopia, even though there are a critical shortage o

EFFECT OF FEEDING DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS OF PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan) AND NEEM (Azadirachta indica) LEAVES ON FEED INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY, BODY WEIGHT GAIN AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF GUMUZ

Abstract: A study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the effect of feeding different proportions of dry pigeo