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Theses and Dissertations (Production Animal Studies): Recent submissions
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(University of Pretoria, 1958)The history, growth and present development of the Thoroughbred industry of South Africa are described. The reasons for the establishment of Thoroughbred studs in the Karroo Midlands are discussed. A study is made of ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Background: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis currently confined to the African continent and the Arabian Peninsula. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of antibodies to RVF virus (RVFV) ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)It is known that the prevalence of CSs in some breeds approaches 100%. In addition, this study identified previous CSs, fewer than eight and more than 11 puppies per litter in Boerboel bitches as obstetric risk factors ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)This study describes the growth of the blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus taurinus) cardiac and pulmonary systems with ontogenetic allometric equations, contributing an additional species to the small collection of ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The ability to accurately evaluate the quality and estimate the fertilizing potential of dog semen has increased in importance as a result of the more widespread use of artificial insemination but remains challenging. The ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 1948)No abstract available
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)No abstract available
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)A pig is any listed animal species in the genus Sus, within the family Suidae of even-toed ungulates. The domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) (also referred to as swine or hog) is a large, domesticated, eventoed ungulate ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)In this study the prevalence of methicillin resistant Stahylococcus aureus (MRSA) among commercial piggeries in South Africa was determined. Twenty five commercial herds across South Africa participated. From each herd ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)Monitoring and evaluation of case outcomes is a useful tool in improving animal crime scene investigations. The methods used to collect evidence in the field in animal crime cases need to monitored and improved where ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)The ruminant trophoblast produces pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (BPAGs) starting at day 25 after conception and continuing until parturition. These glycoproteins are detectable in the blood and milk of pregnant females ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1995)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)The reproductive performance of pigs is the main determinant of the profit farmers make in pig production. There are many contributors to poor reproductive performance and in this study the influence of environmental ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Mastitis is one of the most economically important diseases in dairy cattle worldwide. Not only does it have a negative effect on milk production, it also is one of the main reasons for culling dairy cattle. Pathogens ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) have evolved into a unique and extreme shape. The principle determinant of its shape is the skeleton and the overarching theme of the study was to describe how this shape is achieved ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)The South African crocodile industry has the potential to produce Nile crocodile skins, which are in high demand by the global fashion industry. The crocodile industry is an important economic resource to South Africa ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Emerging small-scale pig farmers in Limpopo province perceive pig production and management as an important means of improving their livelihood and alternative investment option for the future. Their performance has not ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Protein is a fundamental part of nutrition in all animals but ruminants have the ability to metabolise and utilise non-protein nitrogen for this use. This allows for an economical alternative source of protein that does ...
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