Parasitic infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) still represent a worldwide major
pathological threat associated with the outdoor production of various livestock species …

Infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) remain a major threat for ruminant
production, health and welfare associated with outdoor breeding. The control of these …

Interactions between host nutrition and feeding behaviour are central to understanding the
pathophysiological consequences of infections of the digestive tract with parasitic …

The current review focuses on characterization and conservation efforts vital for the
development of breeding programmes for indigenous beef cattle genetic resources in …

The objective of this study was to determine fatty acid composition of beef from Nguni cattle
supplemented with Acacia karroo leaf-meal. Thirty 19-month-old steers were randomly …

The global demand for food is projected to continue its upward trend for at least another 40
years while undernutrition among infants, young children, and women remains a major …

Use of plants containing bioactive compounds to control of helminths in the gastrointestinal
tract, either as phytotherapeutic or nutraceutical options, has been a growing research area …

Acacia karroo is one of the most widespread and abundant indigenous tree legume species
in Southern Africa. The tree possesses positive attributes such as high growth rates, drought …

A 3× 3 Latin Square design was used to evaluate effects of 0, 150 and 300 mL of Salix
babylonica (SB) extract mixed into the diet on daily milk production and composition in cows …

The objectives of the current study were to determine the effect of supplementing Acacia
karroo leaf-meal on growth performance, blood chemistry and carcass characteristics of …