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An Appraisal of the Feasibility of Tilapia Production in Ponds Using Biofloc Technology: A review
(KENYA MARINE AND FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2014-01-01)
The continuous expansion of aquaculture sector has no doubt triggered debate on environmental issues and has accelerated global demand for fishmeal and fish oil in equal measure. In the recent past, scientists have described ...
Genetic relationship between lactation curve traits in the first three parities of dairy cattle
(2014-10-07)
In Kenya, selection of dams for the national contract mating scheme is based on 305-day lactation milk yield (TMY) performance across parities. At farm level, only cows that had good TMY performance in previous parity are ...
Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity
(RUFORUM, 2014)
In Uganda, the local chicken population is estimated at 44 million and these chickens play an integral role in the smallholder farming systems. Contribution of local chicken in rural household economies is mainly limited ...
Promoting Respectful Maternity Care: A training guide for facility-based workshops—Participant's guide
(2014)
This guide was produced as part of the Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Resource Package. The Resource Package was designed to support health facility managers, health care providers, and communities in confronting disrespect ...
Complete replacement of fish meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) grow-out with alternative protein sources. A review
(KENYA MARINE AND FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2014)
Tilapia culture is widely practiced in tropical and subtropical regions with an
annual growth rate of 12% thanks to their high growth rate, disease
resistance, and low trophic feeding levels. The increase of aquacultur ...