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Theses and Dissertations (Agriculture, Animal Health and Human Ecology): Recent submissions

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Impact of agricultural infrastructure on productivity of smallholder farmers in the North West Province, South Africa

Mazibuko, Ndumiso Vusumuzi Ezra (2018)

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of agricultural infrastructure on agricultural productivity and agricultural income of smallholder farmers in the North West Province, South Africa. Factors that contribute ...
Evaluation study on linkages of selected pieces of legislation and spheres of government on plant health system in South Africa

Rambauli, Maanda (2018-02)

Plant health system is an important element for the control and management of plant pests to ensure food production and security as well as safe trade. The objectives of this study were to: identify the existing knowledge ...
The impact of supply chain on sustainability of small-scale poultry farmers in Ratlou local municipality, North West province

Selaledi, Letlhogonolo Andrew (2017-12)

The aim of the study was to analyse the current supply chain in relation to the influence of suppliers, infrastructure, market, production process and distribution of products on sustainability of small-scale poultry ...
Survey of brucellosis among people at risk in Lagos, Nigeria

Adeyemi, Akinroyeje Kehinde (2018-02)

Brucellosis is one of the neglected diseases in Nigeria. In Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria with about twenty one million people, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in order to determine the ...
Effects of Carica papaya seed (Linn) meal on health and performance of Jersey calves

Makoya, Rudzani Prescious (2018-01)

Twenty four Jersey calves were randomly blocked according to sex and birth date, to determine the effects of supplementing Carica papaya seed (Linn) meal (CPSM) on health and growth performance of calves. In the first ...
Factors influencing market access and livestock marketing inefficiency in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Sehar, Malika (2018-01)

Livestock production is the primary financial resource for most farmers in Mpumalanga province. Although commercial farmers require necessary equipment and technology to maximise their production and profit, but emerging ...
Salivary gland transcriptome of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus

Genu, Siyamcela (2018-11)

The cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is a tick of veterinary and health importance globally, transmitting Babesia bovis and B. bigemina. Tick control is important and needed to prevent livestock diseases ...
The contribution of urban agriculture to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province

Modibedi, Thabo Phillip (2018-03)

This study evaluated the contribution of urban agriculture (community gardens) to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng province. The objectives were to determine the socio-demographic characteristics ...
In Vitro effects of Megasphaera Elsdenii Ncimb 41125 and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae 1026 on Rumen fermentation in early lactating cows

Mulaudzi, Thendo (2018-04)

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of microbial feed additives Megasphaera elsdenii NCIMB 41125 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1026, individually and combined on rumen pH,ammonia-N and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) ...
Characterization and conservation of local pig genetic resources in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province

Phogole, Selebale Richard (2017-03)

A pig genetic resources study was conducted in five municipalities of Sekhukhune with the aim of characterising pig genetic resources in communal farming systems. A total of 52 pig farmers were interviewed using a structured ...
Impact of ethnic food markets and restaurants on household food security of Sub-Saharan immigrants in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mbombo-Dweba, Tulisiwe Pilisiwe (2017-11)

Ethnic food markets and restaurants are the main source of immigrants’ traditional foods in South Africa. Despite this, the actual availability and accessibility of ethnic foods from the ethnic food markets and restaurants ...
Determination of optimal brining levels and effective chlorinated antimicrobials in three selected commercial poultry abattoirs of South Africa

Mashishi, Malesela Dennis (2016)

Two experiments were conducted to determine the optimal brining levels and effective chlorinated antimicrobials in three selected commercial poultry abattoirs of south Africa.The objective of the study was two fold: Firstly, ...
Propagation and quality assessment for the introduction of Greyia Radlkoferi into commercialization

Nogemane, Noluyolo (2017-06)

Greyia radlkoferi is a South African indigenous tree, which has recently been discovered to be a source of extracts that have a potential in the development of cosmeceutical herbal products having the ability to treat ...
Developing propagation methodology and determining seasonal variation and antibacterial activity for a cosmeceutical species, Leucosidea sericea

Sehlakgwe, Phophi Freda ([2017?])

The aim of this study was to determine propagation methodology of L. sericea taking into consideration the effect of season and storage. The response of tip and basal cuttings of L. sericea to three hormonal treatments and ...
Analysis of socio-economic impact of comprehensive agricultural support programme on agrarian reform farmers of Sedibeng disrict municipality in Gauteng province South Africa

Phatudi-Mphahlele, Magalane Dillis (2016-09)

This study examined the impact of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) on the livelihood of land and agrarian reform farmers in Sedibeng District Municipality of Gauteng Province, South Africa. The ...
Prevalence of babesiosis in Sanga cattle in the Ohangwena region of Namibia

Matheus, Emmanuel Kamutyatsha (2017-02)

Bovine babesiosis is one of the common, economically important tick-borne infectious diseases of cattle. Clinical cases suspected to be babesiosis are frequently observed in the study area. Yet to date, no studies have ...
Factors influencing the choice of agriculture as a study discipline by undergraduates: a case study of a distance university's agriculture department

Dlamini, Nqobile Faith (2017-05)

Enrolments in agriculture programmes at universities in South Africa are low when compared to the other programmes. The purpose of this study was therefore to identify factors influencing the choice of agriculture as a ...
Perceived effects of climate change on agricultural production in the Lowveld areas of Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Ajala, Seun Boluwatife (2017-08)

The study was on the perceived effects of climate change on agricultural production among smallholder crop farmers in the Lowveld areas of Mpumalanga province, South Africa. A total of 351 farmers were randomly selected ...
Drought analysis with reference to rain-fed maize for past and future climate conditions over the Luvuvhu River catchment in South Africa

Masupha, Elisa Teboho (2017-02)

Recurring drought conditions have always been an endemic feature of climate in South Africa, limiting maize development and production. However, recent projections of the future climate by the Intergovernmental Panel on ...
Economic contribution of backyard gardens in alleviating poverty in the rural communities of Bojanala Platinum district municipality, in North West Province, South Africa

Mokone, Neo William (2016-07)

Backyard gardens has been identified as one of the possible solutions to some of the issues surrounding poverty alleviation in the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine ...

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