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Local knowledge and gender roles in different livestock production system in Tanzania

Maeda-Machang’u, A. D; Mutayoba, S; Laswai, G.H; Mwaseba, D; Kimambo, E; Lazaro, E (1986)

Women and men participation in the development of the livestock industry in Tanzania is determined by socio-cultural patterns, the livestock production system, local knowledge systems, existing agricultural policies, the ...
The Effect of Processing Method of Dolichos Bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) on the Digestibility and Perfonnance of Growing-finishing pigs

Laswai, G.H.; Lekule, F. P.; Kimambo, A. E.; Sarawatt, A. E.; Sundsto, F. (1998)

A 4 x 4 Latin sqf!.are experiment was carried out using 4 bancows to investigate the effect of processing method on the digestibility ofnutrients of dolichos beans and nitrogen retention in pigs. Four diets were formulated ...
Effect of level of inclusion of Lablab meal in diet on Carcass Chanlcteristi of blackhead Persian Sheep

Muhikambele, V. R. M.; Mtenga, L. A.; Mafwere, W. D. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 1998)

Twenty four Black Head Persian (BHP) castrate lambs weighing 14.1 ± 2.7 kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments . Animals on treatment A (control) were fed Rhodes (Chloris gayana) hay, ad libitum as basal diet, ...
Effect of level of inclusion of lablab meal in diet on carcass characteristic of Blackhead Persian Sheep

Muhikambele, V.R.M.; Mtenga, L.A.; Mafwere, W.D. (1998)

Twenty four Black Head Persian (BHP) castrate lambs weighing 14.1 ± 2.7 kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments . Animals on treatment A (control) were fed Rhodes (Chloris gayana) hay, ad libitum as basal ...
Muscle distribution in farm animals: comparison between goats and other farm animals

Mtenga, L. A.; Owen, E.; Muhikambele, V.R.M. (1998)

Eight,male goats w,ere 'slaf.lghtered at. 36 kg, live weight (approximately two thirds of mature weight) and dissected, into individual anatomic m'((s(;les. Weights of individual muscles were then grouped into 8 functional ...
Gender roles, local knowledge, food security and biodiversity in different livestock production systems in Tanzania

Machang'u, A. D.; Mutayoba, S.; Laswai, G.H.; Mwaseba, D.; Kimambo, E.; Lazaro, E. (FAO, 1999)

Tanzania has a large livestock population of about 13 million cattle; 3.7 million sheep; 6.4 million goats; 275,00 pigs and over 22 million chickens (1984 Census). The ruminant population is mainly concentrated in Northern ...
Effect of slaughter weight on carcass characteristics and economics of pig production

Makauki, A.F.; Lekule, F.P. (2000)

A study to evaluate the effect of slllughter weight on carcass characteristics of pigs was conducted using twenty four Landrace X Large lMlite crossbred pigs. Twelve castrates and twelve gilts with average initial weight ...
The ability of sheep to reach for food through tombstone barriers, as affected by position of food, body weight and body dimensions

Muhikambele, V.R. M.; Owen, E.; Mould, F.L.; Mtenga, A. (2000)

Two studies were undertaken to provide information on the ability of sheep to reach for food similar to that for cattle fed through tombstone barriers. In the first study twenty castrate and twenty non-pregnant: female ...
The' effect 'of feeding position,and body size on the capacity of small ruminants to reach, for fOOd when fed through balriers

Muhikambele, V.:R. M.; Massawe, N. F.; Mtenga, L. A.; Butler, E.A.; Owen, E. (2000)

Small ruminant systems, espedally with intensification in the tropics, are increasingly involving indoor stall-feeding. To facilitate manger design, there is a needfor iriformation on the ability of the animal to reachfor ...
Characteristics of cheeses manufactured using pepsin from adult cattle Abomasa

Ryoba, R.Z .; Kurwijila, L.R.; Sorhaug, T. (2001)

The cheese making quality of pepsin extracted from adult cattle abomasa using dilute HCI (HP) and commercial vinegar (VP) was assessed using three types of cheeses namely Alpine, Tilister and Pastafilata (Pasta). The level ...
Optimisation of activity and storage stability of crude pepsin extracted from adult cattle Abomasa for cheese making

Ryoba, R.; Kurwijila, L.; Minja, M.; Sorhaug, T.; Stepaniak, L. (2001)

The study conducted to investigate the activity and storage stability of crude pepsin extract for use as rennet substitute in cheese processing. The conditions tested were regions of the abomasa, fresh versus dry abomasa ...
Analysis of genetic Diversity and relationships of Tanzania local goat populations using microsatellite DNA markers

Chenyambuga, S.W.; Watts, P.C.; Hirbo, J.; Kemp, S.J.; Hanotte, O.; Kifaro, G.C.; Gwakisa, P.S.; Rege, J.E.O.; Petersen, P.H. (2002)

Genetic diversity among seven Tanzanian goat populations (Ujiji, Sukuma, Ugogo, Maasai, Mbeya, Newala and Coastal goats) was investigated by determining polymorphisms at 19 microsatellite DNA loci, West African Dwarf Tswana, ...
The estimate of genetic correlation and heritability of various traits in small East African goats

Malole, J. I.; Kifaro, G. C.; Mtenga, L. A.; Chenyambuga, S. W. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2002)

This study was done on three strains of East African goats namely, Dodoma. Kigoma and Mtwara with the aim of estimating heritability for pre-weaning (4 months), post-weaning (8 months) and yearling (12 months) growth rates. ...
Influence of sex, age and body condition score on carcass composition and tissue distribution in marketed small East African goats

Mushi, D. E.; Mtenga, L. A.; Kifaro, G. C.; Chenyambuga, S. W. (2002)

Twenty-four half carcasses of small East African goats (8 females 8 entire males and 8 castrated males) were jointed into seven joints namely: hind leg, chump, loin, rib, breast, neck and fore leg. These joints were further ...
Effects of substituting sunflower seed cake with Acacia tortilis pods as protein source in supplementary diets of Small East African goats

Ntakwendela, L.; Mtenga, L.A.; Pereka, A.E.; Chenyambuga, S.W.; Laswai, G.H.; Kimambo, A.E.; Muhikambele, V.R.M. (2002)

A study was undertaken to avaluate the effects of substituting sunflower seed cake with Acacia tortilis pods as a protein source in supplementing Small East African goats fed a basal diet of Brachiaria brizantha hay. ...
The effect of activation of lactoperoxide system (LPS) on the quality and shelf life of in-pouch pasteurised milk

Mwaikambo, J.J.; Kurwijila, R.L.; Ryoba, R.Z. (2002)

A study was conilucted to investigate the quality of pasteurised milk made from Lactoperoxidase system (LPS). activated milk. Milk LPS was activated by addition of amounts of thiocyanate (SCN) and hydrogen peroxide, (H2O2) ...
The Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor

Baldus, R. D.; Hahn, R.; Mpanduji, D. G.; Siege, L. (Tanzania Wildlife, 2003)

In the debate on biodiversity conservation two topics have gained prominence in recent years. One is connecting important protected areas by „corridors“ in order to safeguard the vital genetic flow and exchange with the ...
Genetic characterization of indigenous goats of sub-saharan africa using microsatellite DNA markers

Chenyambuga, S. W.; Hanotte, O; Hirbo, J; Watts, P. C; Kemp, S. J; Kifaro, G. C.; Gwakisa, P. S; Petersen, P. H; Rege, J. E. O (Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2004)

Genetic diversity of sub-Saharan African goats was assessed using 19 microsatellite markers. Breeds were sampled from eastern Africa (Maasai, Kigezi, Mubende, North West Highland, Arsi-Bale), southern Africa (Ndebele, ...
Predicting of maximum forage intake capacity in cattle from degradability characteristics, passage rate and rumen pool size of NDF

Mgheni, D.M.; Weisbjerg, M.R.; Kimambo, A.E.; Hvelplund, T.; Madsen, J.; Mtenga, L.A. (2005)

An experiment (5 x 5 Latin Square) was conducted to estimate the physical fill of tropical forages and maximum intake capacity of five mature non-pregnant crossbred dairy heifers kept under zero grazing system. Five (5) ...
Developmental changes of fat depots-in male Saanen goats

Mtenga, L.A.; Owen, E.; Muhikambele, V.R.M.; Kifaro, G.C. (2005)

Thirty-four male British Saanen goats were reared on milk substitutes from birth to weaning at 35 days and then given barley-based concentrate diet ad libitum. They were slaughtered serially at birth (3.5 kg), weaning (9.5 ...

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