Masters Degrees (Animal Sciences)
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Genetic characterization of smallholder sheep flocks in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The arid environment found in South Africa, coupled with the changing climate could present new obstacles that need to be accounted for in farming activities and practises. Smallholder farmers experience ... -
The effect of a potential protein binder on ruminal and post-ruminal protein digestion responses
(2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of a potential protein binder on in sacco and in vitro protein disappearance parameters, protein solubility, degradability of soluble protein and ... -
An insight into the livelihood of small-scale pig farmers in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to gain insight into the livelihood and production characteristics of smallscale pig farmers in the Western Cape, South Africa. The objectives were to firstly compare the demographic ... -
The effect of processing on the short- and long-term viability of epididymal African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) spermatozoa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Africa buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is one of the Big 5 that features strongly in the ecotourism and trophy hunting industries, and more recently, this species is sought after in game ranching operations. ... -
Meat quality characteristics of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although some giraffe populations are threatened, their numbers have been seen to grow exponentially under ranched management conditions. This population growth can be attributed to the absence of natural ... -
Ruminal and intestinal digestibility of rumen protected lysine and its effect on production responses in Merino rams
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wool is a large export commodity in South Africa where the price is determined by supply and demand. The average clean wool price per kilogram for the 2017/2018 wool clip season was R183.84 (top lines). ... -
Quantification of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat yield and meat quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the effect of subspecies, sex and intensity of culling on the meat yield and meat quality of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). This was done by analysing data on the carcass ... -
Evaluating silage oil from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) viscera as a substitute for dietary fish oil on production parameters of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fresh rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) viscera was used to extract fish silage oil by acid and fermentation ensiling methods. Organic acid mixtures (lactic acid x formic acid, lactic acid x propionic ... -
The influence of Aquahatch on the growth performance of larval and juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors in the world. However, the limited supply of quality seed stock is bottlenecking its growth. This is especially evident in the African ... -
Meat quality characteristics of the plains zebra (Equus quagga)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study presents the first available baseline information on the carcass contribution, physical meat parameters, chemical and mineral composition of plains zebra meat, and sensory profile and optimum ... -
The effect of age and sex on meat quality characteristics of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Selective culling has become a popular practice for intensive to semi-extensive wildlife farms. However, some game farmers remain hesitant to cull surplus, older cows and young heifers and bulls for meat ... -
The effect of age and sex on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to provide baseline data on the effect of animal age and sex on the yield, physical meat quality and chemical composition of impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat. The analysis took ... -
The meat quality of bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to establish baseline data for the South African meat industry on the meat quality of bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) males and to investigate the influence of muscles ... -
The relationship between multispectral satellite-derived vegetation indices and forage quantity and quality indicators in Mountain Zebra National Park
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate change and human population growth has put pressure on protected areas and wilderness in southern Africa, consequently limiting food availability for herbivores. This is a major concern as forage ... -
The use of a scoring card system to assess the suitability of underground and surface water for the farming of warm water fish species in five districts in Limpopo Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development of aquaculture to meet the local and global market demand for fish as an affordable protein source, has created the need for the screening of alternative water sources (i.e. underground ... -
Integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the development of a recordkeeping database of smallholder sheep farming systems in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of smartphone technology generates new opportunities for better farm and livestock management. The constant use of traditional systems by smallholder livestock farmers for recordkeeping in developing ... -
The evaluation of locally produced canola oilcake meal as an alternative protein source in the diets of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Feeding costs make out ~75% of all expenses in an intensive ostrich production system. Protein is one of the major components in ostrich diets. Currently, the main source of protein used in animal feed ... -
The effects of xylanase and arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides on the growth performance, non-specific immunity, hindgut microbial diversity and hindgut short-chain fatty acid production of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food-producing industries in the world, however, this industry is still highly dependent and relies more on the production of fishmeal and fish oil resources from ... -
The effect of Nutrifen® and Nutrifen Plus® in the diet of Hy-Line layers on production, egg quality and egg shelf life
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of natural feed additives for animal production has become an increasing topic of interest due to the ban of antibiotics in some countries and the shift towards more sustainable and ethical ... -
Studies on the genetics of ovine behaviour in a Western Cape resource flock aimed at improving animal welfare
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Data were collected on a Merino resource flock on the behaviour of ewes and lambs from 1993 to 2002. This flock was divergently selected from the same base population since 1986 for the number of lambs ...
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