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Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEfficiency and Sustainability of Alternative Protein Sources for Livestock Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisOlusegun Oyebade Ikusika, Bulo Luvuyo, Jaja Ishmeal FestusSub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces growing challenges in sustainable livestock production due to high costs and limited availability of conventional protein sources such as soybean meal and fishmeal. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the nutritional efficiency and sustainability of locally available alternative protein sources for livestock feed in SSA. Following PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were conducted across five databases (PubMed, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 19 Feb 2026 · 1,844 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDevelopment of a Hybrid Power Module for Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks: Towards a Livestock Tracking and Identification SystemMolaletsa Namoshe, Oduetse Matsebe, Obakeng MaphaneSmart technology and Internet of Things (IoT) applications have gained popularity in the development of agricultural systems with Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) increasingly becoming the building blocks for IoT applications. However, WSNs have a limited power supply. As a result, these systems have a short lifespan, limited memory and low computing power. This paper describes the development of a hybrid … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 23 Oct 2017 · 7,764 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDevelopment of Electronic Control Circuits for WSN: Towards a Livestock Tracking and Identification SystemObakeng Maphane, Oduetse Matsebe, Molaletsa NamosheBotswana’s beef sector contributes 0.3% of the total world beef exports, i.e. US$ 42.4 billion as of the year 2013 and her major market is the European Union (EU). Unfortunately, her failure to comply with the frequently changing European Commission (EC) export regulations on livestock tracking and identification means that beef export to this market is sometimes suspended. Research trends … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 4 Oct 2017 · 7,967 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Study of Seasonal Patterns in Vegetation Diversity and Forage Yield DynamicsSema, Jasmal Ahmari Syamsu et al.This study examines the seasonal dynamics of vegetation diversity, forage yield, and nutrient quality in Tarabbi Village, Malili District, East Luwu Regency, conducted from July 2023 to July 2024. Using a survey approach and field measurements, data were collected through the Estimated Actual Weight method and Summed Dominance Ratio (SDR), complemented by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for analysis. Principal … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 7 Jul 2025 · 3,288 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCharacterization of the Sheep Farming System in the Brazilian Semiarid from the Multivariate PerspectiveJanaina Kelli Gomes Arandas, Ângelo Giuseppe Chaves Alves, Olivardo Facó et al.This study aimed to characterize the purebred Morada Nova sheep and crossbred farming systems in Ceará State, Brazil, through multivariate analysis. The study was carried out in the Morada Nova municipality in Ceará. Thirteen representative Morada Nova pure sheep Breeders (MNB) and 48 crossbreds’ breeders of Morada Nova with other breeds (CMN) were interviewed. Was used a questionnaire-based including 12 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 1 Jul 2020 · 7,396 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFactors Influencing Livestock Investment Decisions in West Sumatra: A Social Capital in Business Scheme Known as SeduaanFitrimawati, JafrinurThis study aimed to analyze the effect of social capital on investment decision making in the business of smallholder cattle breeding with the same system. The data of this research were gathered through surveys and interviews with farmers and investors in Cow business in the province of West Sumatra. Data collected is in the form of latent constructs analyzed through … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 21 May 2020 · 6,817 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMethods for Growing Complete Feed for Livestock on the Forage Lands of West Kazakhstan in the Framework of Sustainable ManagementBeybit Nasiyev, Peizhi Yang, Azhar Latenova et al.Sustainable management of forage lands is critical for livestock productivity in the arid and semi-arid regions of West Kazakhstan, where pasture degradation and declining forage quality pose increasing challenges to agricultural sustainability. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different grazing methods on the vegetation condition, productivity, and nutritional quality of pastures in West Kazakhstan. Pasture vegetation was assessed … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1,458 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Contamination in Livestock Production: Impacts, Causes, and Mitigation StrategiesMarothi Vincent Sebela, Khetho Ratshilumela NemutandaniWater contamination poses a significant threat to sustainable livestock production, directly affecting animal health, productivity, and product safety. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature on the impacts, causes, and mitigation strategies of water contamination in livestock production systems. A systematic literature search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases using key terms including "water contamination," "livestock," and "water … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 17 Feb 2026 · 1,962 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimalization of the Swim-Up Method for Bali Bull Sperm: Effect of Incubation Time and Medium on Sperm KineticsAthhar Manabi Diansyah, Muhammad Yusuf, Rahmat et al.Bali bulls (Bos javanicus) are an essential part of Indonesia’s indigenous livestock, prized for their ability to thrive in challenging environments, their natural disease resistance, and their strong reproductive capabilities. The aim of this study was to refine the swim-up technique for preparing Bali cattle sperm. We evaluated the effects of two commonly used media Tyrode's Albumin Lactate Pyruvate (TALP) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 9 Feb 2026 · 1,687 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) as a Reservoir of Tuberculosis: Ecological Drivers and Management ImplicationsGiovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Fabio Castagna et al.Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), an infectious disease primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis and other members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, represents a significant challenge to both animal and public health. Despite successful control programs in numerous regions, the presence of wildlife reservoirs, notably wild boar (Sus scrofa), impedes complete eradication and sustains disease propagation. bTB prevalence varies across Europe, with higher … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 16 Nov 2025 · 2,621 accessesView PDFCite