Effects of dill powder (Anethum graveolens dhi) on performance and biochemical traits, immune response, blood cells and microbial population of cecum broilers after stress induced with dexamethasone were investigated. Two hundred and forty broilers were arrayed in completely randomized design…
The amino acid content of grains and animal products was compared with whole egg, a protein source of high biological value. Groups of protein sources can be selected on the basis of this comparison, which are complementary, and can as…
Twenty eight Friesland bull calves were used in a comparative slaughter experiment to determine the influence of high energy diets (whole-milk and cream) on the body composition of preruminant calves. Results indicated an increase in total DM, energy, nitrogen and…
Utilisation of rations containing poultry manure as a protein source: Poultry manure (22,5 % crude protein on dry basis) obtained from a battery operation was included in rations consisting of lucerne hay, maize meal and molasses. The control ration contained…
Different dosage levels of pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin (PMSG) were applied in conjunction with medroxyprogesterone acetate impregnated intravaginal sponges at different times in relation to sponge removal The object of the study was to find the most economical dose level…
Merino, Karakul, Dorper, Blackhead Persian and Namaqua Arikaner ewes were tested for oestrus twice daily over a period of six years to evaluate their reproductive patterns under the semi-arid conditions of the North Western Cape. It was found that the…
Observations on the occurrence of oestrus in Africander and Jersey cattle under extensive conditions in the Northern Cape Data concerning the occurrence of oestrus in Africander and Jersey cattle under extensive conditions were obtained from a crossbreeding program at Vaalharts…
Crossbreeding with Africander dam as basis: 1. Duration of gestation, mass at birth and incidence of dystocia in crossbred progeny of various breeds of' sires The effect of different sire breeds, representing various types of breeds, on duration of gestation,…
The rates of post mortem glycolysis in several muscles of halothane anaesthetised and captive-bolt stunned Boer goats were measured at 37 °C. The muscles examined were the M. semitendinosus, the M. Psoas major and the M. longissimus dorsi at the…
Thirty-nine adult mountain reedbuck (Redunco fulvorufula) were collected on the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve during 1971-72. Dressing percentages ranged from 44,0-62,4%. Seasonal variation in carcass masses and dressing percentages was pronounced with carcasses collected during July-October averaging 41% lighter for…
Subjective and objective assessment of the influence of two methods of deepfat frying on the palatability characteristics of beef M. longissimus dorsi and M. semitendinosus steaks were cooked by two methods of deepfat frying. Steaks were analyzed raw and cooked…
Protein sources in the diets of growing pigs: 2. A comparison between fish meal and carcass mealThirty-six weaner Landrace x Large White crossbred pigs were used in an experiment conducted to determine to what extent fish meal can be replaced…
Performance of zeranol implanted lambs Eighteen South African Mutton Merino ram lambs, four months old were divided by mass stratification into two groups, (A and B), similarly 18 wether lambs of the same age and breed were divided into groups…
Sexual activity of Romanov-Karakul crosses under semi-arid conditions During 1973 87,5 x 12,5 and 75 25% Romanov - Karakul crosses were tested twice daily by vasectomized rams in order to determine their breeding season, anoestrous period, the length of the…
The effect of weaning age on growth and puberty of karakul lambs The effect of weaning age of Karakul lambs on growth rate and the onset of puberty was analysed for 80 lambs randomly allotted to 4 treatment groups. Lambs…
