Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela

Effects of supplementation Senegalia macrostachya seed flour on the zootechnical performance of traditional chickens from Burkina Faso

Hadidjatou Belèm, Windmi Kagambéga, Eliasse Zongo, Assétou Sawadogo et autres

The decline in productivity of traditional chicken in Burkina Faso is mainly linked to the management of its feeding. This work aimed to evaluate the acceptability of Senegalia macrostchya seed flour in the feed ration of traditional chickens. This study involved 50 …

Burkina Faso, Afrique du Sud, ca, sa, be (code pays fourni par la source)

Effect of breed, sex, and age on the body and internal organ weight of chickens for food security in resource-poor communities of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Thando Tenza, Lindokuhle Christopher Mhlongo, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Zikhona Theodora Rani

Introduction This study aimed to compare the effects of sex, breed, and age on the body weight and internal organ weight of chickens reared in resource-poor communities. Understanding these factors is important for optimizing poultry production and enhancing food security in such …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Village Chickens for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 in Resource-Poor Communities: A Literature Review

Thando Tenza, Lindokuhle Christopher Mhlongo, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Zikhona Theodora Rani

The rapid increase in the global human population, particularly in Low-Income Food Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), causes severe food shortages. Food shortages are complex and can be linked to economic, environmental, social, and political variables. Harnessing village chicken products serves as a cheap …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Effect of liquid-fermented potato hash, with or without exogenous enzymes, on carcass characteristics of growing pigs

P. Sebothoma, V.A. Hlatini, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, R. Thomas et autres

The objective of the current study was to determine the effect of the dietary inclusion of liquid- fermented potato hash with or without exogenous enzyme on fermentation characteristics and carcass characteristics of pigs. Forty-two crossbred, male pigs (Large White × Landrace) aged …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Determination of the Nutritional Value of Acacia macrostachya (Reichend.ex DC) and Cirina butyrospermi (Vuillet) Used in Local Chicken Feeding in Burkina Faso

Hadidjatou Belèm, N. Méda, Benjamin K. Koama, W. Kagamb eac et autres

Background and Objective: In Burkina Faso, poultry producers are suffering from the rising feed costs, especially for protein sources such as fishmeal, groundnut cake and soybean meal.The present study aimed to determine the nutritional value of Cirina butyrospermi and Acacia macrostachya seeds …

Burkina Faso, Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R. Br. Ex G. Don Fruit Pulp Supplementation in the Diet of Local Chickens in Burkina Faso: Effects on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

Hadidjatou Belèm, N. Méda, Benjamin Kouliga Koama, Windmi Kagambéga et autres

This work aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementation of Parkia biglobosa fruit pulp flour in the CPAVI chicken ration on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens. This study involved 50 local chicks of eight weeks of age. Chickens …

Burkina Faso, Afrique du Sud, ca, pk (code pays fourni par la source)

Social Dominance in South African Indigenous Zulu Rams

Mhlengani Z. Dlomo, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Nokuthula Winfred Kunene

Social ranking is usually caused by limited access to resources such as feed, water as well as mating partners. In rams, social dominance is mostly related to physical traits such as body weight, horn size, body length and scrotal circumference. The objective …

Influence of season and rangeland-type on serum biochemistry of indigenous Zulu sheep

Thembinkosi G. Xulu, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Nokuthula Winfred Kunene

Abstract There is a paucity of information on the serum biochemistry of indigenous Zulu sheep in different seasons and rangeland type. Twenty clinically healthy Zulu rams aged at least 12 months were selected in different rangeland type, namely, Moist Coast Forest and …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Responses in apparent total digestibility, rate of passage, growth performance and physicochemical properties of the digesta of Windsnyer pigs fed on increasing levels of potato hash silage

Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, A.T. Kanengoni, M. Chimonyo, V.A. Hlatini

Objective: The study was conducted to determine the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD), the rate of digesta passage, growth performance and physicochemical properties of the digesta of Windsnyer pigs fed on increasing levels of potato hash silage.Methods: Diets were formulated to contain …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Microbial Inoculation to High Moisture Plant By-Product Silage: A Review

Bhutikini D. Nkosi, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, R. Thomas, I. M. M. Malebana et autres

Use of microbial inoculants during silage making have drawn interest to silage producers including those who are feeding their livestock on silage produced from by-products (e.g. pulps). Many farmers in the developing countries rely on agro-industrial by-products to feed their livestock, which …

Growth performance and fertility of Windsnyer boars supplemented with α-tocopherol

N. Bovula, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Cyril Mpho Pilane, T. L. Nedambale et autres

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Response to reduced dietary protein level on growth performance in growing Windsnyer pigs

V.A. Hlatini, Michael Chimonyo, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, R. Thomas

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)