International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Assessment of Beekeeping System, Constraints and Opportunities in Selected Districts of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Sudi Dawud, Degefa Negessa, Kassahun Lemi, Dereje Tsegaye

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 17-23
    Received: 21 May 2020
    Accepted: 05 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: The study was conducted two districts (Daro Labu & Gemmachis) of western Hararghe Zone with the objective of identifying beekeeping production systems and constraints in the area. For this study 6 Peasant Associations (PAs) were selected on the bases of beekeeping potential. 90 beekeepers were interviewed using pre tested semi-structured questionna... Show More
  • Effects of Substitution of Concentrate Mixture with Dried Moringa (Moringa Stenopetala) Leaves on Feed Intake, Digestibility and Body Weight Gain of Woyto-Guji Goats

    Sale Wandara, Mekonnen Yirga, Tekleyohannes Berhanu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 24-32
    Received: 15 October 2019
    Accepted: 11 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: The study was carried out at Arbaminch Agricultural research center, Gamo Gofa zone, Ethiopia, using twenty five intact male yearling Woyto-Guji goats. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of dried moringa leaf substitution to concentrate mixture on feed intake, digestibility and body weight gain of Woyto-Guji goats and to assess t... Show More
  • Production, Handling, Traditional Processing Practices and Quality of Milk in Kembata Tembaro Zone Milk Shed Area, Southern Ethiopia

    Deginet Hailemeskel

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 33-49
    Received: 12 March 2020
    Accepted: 16 April 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: The study was conducted in Kembata Tembaro zone, kdida Gamela and kachabira woredas, of the southern Regional State with the objectives of: to assess the milk production systems, traditional milk handling and processing practices and determine the compositional and microbiological quality of milk produced at smallholder farmers’ level. A single-vis... Show More