22 results for "Yilkal Tadele"
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Influence of harvesting days and fertilizer levels on agronomic performance and nutritive values of Washo (Loudetia arundinacea) grass
This study evaluated the effects of fertilizer levels, harvesting days and cropping years on the agronomic performance and nutritional value of Washo (Loudetia arundinacea) the grass. A 3´3*2 factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design with three levels of nitrogen fertilizer (75…
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Adaptability, forage yield, nutritional quality and economic feasibility of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum L. Schumach.) varieties at different harvesting days
Abstract Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum L.schumach.), is a warm-season perennial grass, which is widely planted in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The grass species could play an important role in providing a significant amount of dry matter yield to the livestock. This study was…
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Agronomic performances, yield and nutritional values of lupin grain varieties at Gircha research center, Gamo Highlands
Lupin is a multipurpose legume used for food and feed. However, its production is limited to the northern and northwest highlands of Ethiopia. It is important to evaluate productivity of different varieties in different locations of the country. Therefore, this experiment aimed to evaluate…
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Livestock feed resources, seasonality, utilization practices and nutrient contents of selected feeds in Duna District, Central Ethiopia
The study was conducted with aim of assessing feed resources and utilization practices, related constraints and chemical composition of selected feeds. A total of 194 households were randomly selected and interviewed. Most of the interviewed households were males (70.81 %) and attended primary…
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Effects of maize–lablab intercropping on agronomic traits, forage quality, and economic viability
Abstract Intercropping maize with lablab can improve forage biomass yield and quality, enhance soil fertility, increase land-use efficiency, and provide economic benefits for farmers. This study evaluated the effects of intercropping maize (Zea mays L.) and lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) on agronomic…
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Production practices, growth and reproductive performances of black-head somali sheep in pastoral and agro-pastoral systems of South Omo Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract This study assessed flock composition and the reproductive and productive performance of black-head Somali sheep under pastoral and agro-pastoral management systems in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 180 households selected through a…
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Milk Production Performance, Handling and Utilization Practices, and Compositional Analysis of Local Goats in Garda Marta District, Southern Ethiopia
This study evaluated milk production performance, handling and utilization practices, and the compositional quality of local goats in Garda Marta district, Southern Ethiopia. A combination of household survey, on-farm milk yield measurements, and laboratory-based milk composition analysis was…
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Herbaceous species composition, biomass yield, and forage value of natural pastures in South Ari District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract Natural pastures constitute the principal feed resource for livestock in Ethiopia, yet information on their species composition, biomass productivity, and nutritive value remains limited for many agro-ecological zones. This study aimed to (i) identify herbaceous plant species, (ii)…
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Cattle Fattening Practices, Feed Resources, and Associated Challenges in Konso Zone, Southern Ethiopia
This study assessed household characteristics, cattle fattening practices, feed resources, and associated constraints among 150 households (Midland = 77 and Lowland = 73) in the Konso Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The data were analyzed using ANOVA in the general linear model (GLM) procedure…
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Husbandry Practice and Performances of Local and Crossbred Dairy Cows in Kacha Birra District, Central Ethiopia
The study was conducted with the objective of assessing the smallholder dairy cattle production practices and constraints in Kacha Birra district, Central Ethiopia. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the study kebeles and households in the district. A total of 162 households were…
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Fruit and Vegetable Wastes as Alternative Animal Feed for Small‐Scale Horticultural Farmers: Case of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
ABSTRACT In many sub‐Saharan African countries, the demand, supply and quality of farm animal feed are not proportional. As a result, searching for low‐cost, cheaply available feed biomass has been considered an alternative measure and solution. The purpose of the study was to assess feed…
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Comparative nutrient utilization efficiency on diets containing combined fruit wastes in view of browser/grazer dichotomy in Ethiopian settings: Woyito-Guji bucks versus Doyo-Gena rams
The use of agricultural and food industry waste as animal feed is considered as best option to fill feed shortage gap and efficient utilization of available resources within food-feed production circularity. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of combined fruit waste meal…
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Fodder trees: Identification, leaf biomass yield, nutritional quality and socioeconomic importance in Essera district, Dawuro zone, southwest Ethiopia
The scarcity of feed in terms of quantity and quality tremendously impacts livestock productivity in Ethiopia. Using fodder trees (FTs) as livestock feed could partially overcome this gap. Thus, the present study aimed to identify species, estimate leaf biomass yield (LBY), evaluate nutritional…
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Diversity and leaf dry matter yield of Woody forage species in the pastures of South Ari District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract The study was conducted with the objective of assessing fodder tree and shrub species and their foliage yield potentials in private and communal grazing lands across different agroecological environments of South Ari district. A household survey involving 196 respondents was used to…
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Feed Resources, Feeding Practice, and Performance of Crossbred Dairy Cows in Wondogenet District, Southern Ethiopia
Assessment on feed resources, feeding practice, and reproductive and productive performance of crossbred dairy cows was carried out in Wondogenet District. Multistage purposive and random sampling methods were used to select kebeles and respondent households. The results indicate that the major…
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Husbandry Practices, Productive Performances, and Egg Quality Traits of SassoT44 and Koekoek Chicken Breeds in Urban and Rural Production Systems of Jama District, South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia
Chicken production is an integral part of livestock farming in Ethiopia. Despite the local chicken ecotypes, the country introduces different exotic chicken breeds. This study aimed to assess husbandry practices, egg productive performances, and egg quality of SassoT44 and Koekoek chicken breeds in…
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Feed Resources, Productivity of Crossbred Dairy Cows and Microbial Quality of Buttermilk in Damot Pulasa District, Southern Ethiopia
This study was conducted to assess feed resources, the productivity of crossbred dairy cows, and microbial quality of buttermilk. Multistage purposive and random sampling techniques were used for study. The district was stratified into two locations based on the distance from the district town as…
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Nutrtional and Phytochemical Characterstics of Fruits and Vegetable Wastes as Livestock Feed: A Case Study in Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Fruit and vegetable producers were creating a large amount of waste in homes, cafeterias, and agroprocessing units. The majority of this waste is composted and disposed in landfills and waterways. Recycling these wastes as animal feedstuffs will lessen food-feed competition and minimize…
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Effect of maize (zea mays l.) and cowpea (vigna unguiculata l.) intercropping on agronomic performance, yield and nutritional values of maize and cowpea under supplementary irrigation
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of maize (Zea mays L.) and cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) intercropping on agronomic performance, yield, and nutritional values at Arba Minch University. Treatments were only maize crop (T1), only cowpea (T2), intercrop (maize and cowpea) in a…
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Honey bee flora, handling practices and physico-chemical characteristics of honey produced in Angacha district, central Ethiopia
Abstract This study was conducted to assess honey bee flora, handling practices and physicochemical characteristics of honey produced in Angacha district of Ethiopia. A total of 327 households were randomly selected to gather information on bee flora and honey handling assessment. Honey samples…