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Khoboso Christina Lehloenya

University of Zululand, South Africa

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Research ArticleOpen accessβ-carotene Supplementation Increases Progesterone Concentration and Glutathione Peroxidase Activity Following Alternative Progesterone Primed Oestrous Synchronization Protocol in GoatsDominic Lado Marino Gore, Khoboso Christina LehloenyaThe present study evaluated the effect of β-carotene supplementation and oestrous synchronization protocol on ovarian activity and fertility of Saanen does during the breeding season. The supplemented group received 100 mg β-carotene during the breeding and all does were synchronised with Controlled Internal Drug Release dispenser (CIDR) and injected with cloprostenol at CIDR withdrawal. One group of does were injected … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 8 Aug 2020 · 6,896 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessβ-carotene Supplementation Does Not Improve Milk Yield and Milk Components of Saanen GoatsDominic Lado Marino Gore, Khoboso Christina LehloenyaWe hypothesized that supplementing goats with β-carotene would increase milk yield and improve milk quality. Therefore, the current study aimed at evaluating the effect of supplemental β-carotene on milk yield and milk components. Goats were divided into two groups, one group received β-carotene 100 and 50 mg/head/day before and during the drying off period, respectively, while the second group received … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 19 May 2020 · 6,761 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhenotypic Characterisation of South African Unimproved Indigenous and Tankwa GoatsFhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, Khoboso Christina Lehloenya, Antoinette Kotze et al.The aim of this study was to characterise and compare phenotypic characteristics of South African unimproved indigenous and Tankwa goats. Phenotypic characteristics of 44 South African unimproved indigenous and 41 Tankwa goats were assessed. The qualitative characteristics were assessed through visual appraisal. Quantitative characteristics such as body measurements were obtained using a flexible tape, while body weight was determined by … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 4 · 23 Oct 2019 · 8,156 accessesView PDF Cite