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Research Articles (Animal and Wildlife Sciences)
Recent Submissions
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Venter, Kyle M.; Angel, R.; Korver, D.R.; Cunha, M.; Plumstead, P.W.
(Elsevier, 2025-06)
The regulation of blood calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) levels are closely intertwined, requiring that their metabolically available supply in the diet be carefully balanced. The majority of the P in plant-based feed ...
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Schultz, Cilé-Mari
(Plaas Publishing, 2025-03)
The Guinness World Record holder cow for lifetime milk production, Smurf from Ontario in Canada, achieved an average daily milk output of 35,4ℓ. Meanwhile, Marília FIV Teatro de Naylo, a cow from Brazil, holds the record ...
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Liman, Mohammed S.; Hassen, Abubeker; Smuts, Mario P.; Biraima, Ahmed D.A.; Sutovsky, Peter; McGaw, Lyndy Joy; Holm, Dietmar Erik
(Taylor and Francis, 2025)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a tannin-rich extract from commercial Acacia mearnsii (MTE_0), and gallocatechin, a flavonoid compound derived from Acacia mearnsii, on the long-term viability and ...
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Vorster, L.; De Bruin, Phillippus Rudolf; Smuts, M.P. (Mario); De la Rey, M.; Herbst, C.; Durrant, B.S.; Holm, Dietmar Erik
(Medpharm Publications, 2024-11)
BACKGROUND: The implementation of assisted reproductive techniques and use of in vitro embryo production has highlighted their potential in attempts to prevent the extinction of the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium ...
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Maxman, Gomo; Van Marle-Koster, Este; Lashmar, Simon Frederick; Visser, Carina
(Springer, 2025)
In the present study 1,709 cattle, including 1,118 Drakensberger (DRB), 377 Nguni (NGI), and 214 Tuli (TUL), were genotyped using the GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler™ 150 K bovine SNP panel. A genomic data set of 122,632 ...
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Venter, Kyle M.; Angel, Roselina; Fourie, Jamie; Plumstead, P.W. (Peter); Li, Wenting; Enting, Henk; Dersjant-Li, Yueming; Jansen van Rensburg, Christine
(MDPI, 2024-12-02)
To begin formulating broiler diets on a digestible calcium (Ca) basis, robust Ca digestibility values for ingredients and factors affecting this digestibility are needed. This study had three main objectives: (1) determine ...
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Myburgh, Albert; Viljoen, Devon M.; Myburgh, Jan G.; Downs, C.T.; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington); Woodborne, S.
(Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)
BACKGROUND : The welfare of crocodiles on commercial farms in southern Africa requires precise assessment, focusing on stocking
densities and pen conditions. However, disputes between animal welfare groups and farm owners ...
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Vorster, L.; De Bruin, Phillippus Rudolf; Smuts, M.P. (Mario); Durrant, B.S.; De la Rey, M.; Herbst, C.; Holm, Dietmar Erik
(Medpharm Publications, 2024-08)
BACKGROUND : Rhinoceros are currently one of the most threatened mammal species globally. Slow population growth, increased
poaching and habitat destruction have led to increased conservation efforts for each species. ...
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Hagg, Francois Marius; Erasmus, Lourens Jacobus; Stoltsz, Wilhelm Heinrich
(Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)
As resistance to chemical acaricides increases amongst tick populations, investigations of natural remedies that have acaricidal or
tick-repellent effects have become essential in the search for alternatives for sustainable ...
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Van Ryssen, J.B.J.; Bath, Gareth
(Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)
In southern Africa game farming has become an effective way of using underutilised resources and a valuable method of preserving
and increasing wildlife numbers. However, little is known about the mineral requirements of ...
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Magandana, Thabo Patrick; Hassen, Abubeker; Tesfamariam, Eyob Habte
(Frontiers Media, 2024-07)
The ecosystems across the world are affected by diverse impacts of climate
change. Climate change will also affect soil seed bank as the seed bank is
determined by the plants that are above the ground. This study was ...
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Venter, Megan; Hassen, Abubeker; Pophiwa, Pamela; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington)
(BMC, 2024-08)
BACKGROUND: Plant extracts are used as possible methane mitigants and to replace antibiotic feed supplements previously used prophylactically to improve the adaptation of lambs in intensive feeding systems. This study ...
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Madula, Rendani Asnath; Visser, Carina; Van Marle-Koster, Este
(Springer, 2024-11)
Double muscling occurs when the myostatin (MSTN) gene is deactivated due to a series of mutations, leading to uncontrolled
muscle growth and excessive muscle fiber accumulation, as the gene can no longer effectively ...
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Nkadimeng, Marble; Van Marle-Koster, Este; Nengovhela, Nkhanedzeni B.; Ramukhithi, Fhulufhelo V.; Mphaphathi, Masindi L.; Rust, Johannes M.; Makgahlela, Mahlako L.
(Springer, 2024-11)
Improving the historically low reproductive performance of beef cattle in smallholder systems is essential for its productivity
and profitability. Therefore, identifying and addressing risk factors associated with low ...
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Salisbury, Frances; Gous, R.M.; Cowieson, A.J.; Jansen van Rensburg, Christine; Rochell, Samuel J.; Walters, H.
(Taylor and Francis, 2025-02)
1. The amount of calcium and phosphorus in the empty, feather-free bodies of Cobb 700 breed males and females was measured from hatch to 15 weeks of age.2. A four-phase ad libitum feeding programme was used to feed 400 ...
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Maqhashu, Ayanda; Ngcobo, Jabulani Nkululeko; O'Neill, Hester Adriana; Sebei, Phokgedi Julius; Ramukhithi, Fhulufhelo Vincent; Mapholi, Olivia; Shingange, Rimbilana N'wa-Nghondzweni; Nephawe, Khathutshelo; Nedambale, Tshimangadzo Lucky
(Science Publications, 2024)
As the global population increases, demand for animal products will result in increased livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One of the strategies for reducing this impact would be ...
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Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina); Gong, Yun Yun; Essilfie, Gloria L.
(Frontiers Media, 2024-03)
No abstract available.
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Lungu, Nobuhle Sharon; Maina, Joyce G.; Dallimer, Martin; Van Marle-Koster, Este
(MDPI, 2024-03)
Moringa oleifera’s high nutritional value and bioactive properties have attracted significant scientific research interest as an additive in broiler feed for sustainable broiler production. The tree’s multifunctional ...
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Muller, Carmen; Pretorius, Beulah; Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina)
(Plaas Publishing, 2023-06)
The South African National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) was introduced in 1994 by the government as part of the Reconstruction and Development Programme to feed primary school children.
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Cheboi, Juliana jepkemoi; Abong, George; Greathead, Henry Michael Rivers; Keyster, Marshall; Nkukwana, Thobela T.
(Enviro Research Publishers, 2024-04)
Sweet potatoe is a crucial crop for food security. promoted in Kenya due to its reported health benefits and resilience to drought. The benefits and application of the sweet potato with orange flesh (OFSP) in Elgeyo Marakwet ...
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