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Ayanda Maqhashu

Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa

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Research ArticleOpen accessThe Use of Management and Hormonal Oestrous Synchronisation on Indigenous Sheep Reared ExtensivelyAyanda Maqhashu, Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Hester Adri O'Neill et al.As the global population increases, demand for animal products will result in increased livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One of the strategies for reducing this impact would be the improvement of indigenous livestock reproductive efficiency that are hardy and well adapted to harsh environmental regions. The use of reproductive technologies increases efficiency of animals necessary for … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 29 Aug 2024 · 4,778 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessInvestigation of Oocyte Retrieval Methods and Maturation Media on in vitro Development of Porcine EmbryosKayla M. Honneysett, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Edward C. Webb, Ayanda MaqhashuThe objectives of the study were to: Compare oocyte retrieval methods (aspiration and slicing) from pig ovaries on oocyte quality and quantity; compare in vitro maturation (IVM) media (North Carolina State University -NCSU 37; Tissue Culture Medium-TCM 199; and porcine follicular fluid-mpFF) on oocytes polar body extrusion; compare the effect of Electrical Stimulation (ES) and frozen-thawed semen on cleavage rates … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 5 Jan 2022 · 6,600 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessSuperovulation Response and Embryo Quality Recovered Following Flushing Nguni Heifers and CowsAyanda Maqhashu, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Pokgedi J Sebei et al.The aims of the study were to compare super ovulatory response, fertilization rate and evaluate embryo quality recovered from super ovulated Nguni stud cows and heifers. Nguni cows (n = 15) and heifers (n = 10) aged 4-6 and 2 years, respectively, were used as embryo donors. Embryo donors were synchronized for estrus before superovulation. For superovulation donors were administered … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 25 Nov 2021 · 6,431 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessSeasonal Variations in Semen Parameters of Zulu Rams Preserved at 10°C for 72 H During Breeding and Non-Breeding SeasonJabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Ayanda Maqhashu, Tshimangadzo Lucky NedambaleThe study was conducted to evaluate the seasonal variations in semen parameters of Zulu rams preserved at 10°C for 72 h. The study site was the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Irene, during the breeding season and the non-breeding season. Zulu rams (n = 6, age = 3 years and average weight = 35 kg ±2.29) were used in this study. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 28 Aug 2020 · 7,302 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhenotypic Diversity of South African Indigenous Goat Population in Selected Rural AreasTlou Caswell Chokoe, Tlou Cornelia Matelele, Ayanda Maqhashu et al.Phenotypic characterisation of indigenous goat populations is crucial in providing information on goat types and their attributes and may play an important role as guideline for conservation and sustainable us of these resources. The objective of this study was to characterise indigenous goat populations in rural areas of South Africa. Appearance of indigenous goat phenotypes and their typical features were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 25 Mar 2020 · 8,233 accessesView PDF Cite