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Takalani Judas Mpofu

Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

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Review ArticleOpen accessEvaluation of the Factors Contributing to Broiler Meat and Functional Quality a Systemic ReviewHlulani Ndlovu, Karen Munhuweyi, Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi et al.In South Africa, the poultry sector is industry is essential because it promotes equitable, sustainable economic growth and employment creation. Chicken meat is often preferred for further processing, especially in regions where pork consumption is limited due to cultural or dietary reasons. Literature databases such as Web of Science and Scopus databases while the Google search engine from 1982-2024 were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 26 Jan 2026 · 2,334 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEffect of High Incubation Temperature on Embryo Livability, Mortality, Hatchability, and Chick Quality in Commercial LayersKhathutshelo Simon Masia, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe et al.This research was conducted to determine the effect of high incubation temperature profiles on embryo livability, mortality, hatchability, and chick quality in commercial layers. Incubation temperature profiles were: Control (day 0-4: 37.8°C, day 5-9: 37.2°C, day 10-11: 37.0°C, day 12-13: 36.8°C), moderately high (day 0-4: 38.5°C, day 5-9: 38.2°C, day 10-11: 37.5°C, day 12-13: 37.0°C) and extremely high (day 0-4: … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 19 Nov 2024 · 5,213 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessRelationship between Volumetric Water Footprint with Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics Under Intensive Beef Cattle Production in South AfricaTinny Noluthando Macamba, Takalani Judas Mpofu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe et al.As water accessibility becomes more challenging due to the increasing human population and agricultural competition, it is crucial to select beef cattle with optimal water efficiency. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between volumetric water footprint with carcass and meat quality of beef cattle under an intensive production system. Thirty-three (33) beef cattle weaners of three different body frame … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 12 Oct 2024 · 4,728 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEffect of Body Weight and Age at Puberty and Mating on Subsequent Gilt Development Weights, Litter Traits, and Colostral Immunoglobulin G of the F1 Large White X Landrace GiltsThembela Happines Matukane, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni et al.The purpose of this study was to assess how body weight and age at puberty and mating in F1 Large White x Landrace pigs influence subsequent gilt development weights, litter characteristics, and colostral immunoglobulin G levels. A total of 168 gilts were categorized into different weight groups, i.e., body weight at puberty (lighter gilts: <103 kg, moderate gilts: 103-109 kg) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 12 Oct 2024 · 5,956 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessCow Efficiency, Relative-Birth Weight and Subsequent Pre-Weaning Growth Performance of Nguni CattleTakalani Judas Mpofu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Muzi Mandla Ginindza et al.The objective of this study was to evaluate factors influencing Cow Efficiency (CE), Relative-Birth Weight (R-BW), and subsequent pre-weaning growth performance of Nguni cattle in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Factors that were considered were dammed weight at calving, agro-ecological zone, the season of birth, sex of calves, parity, and dam age. Data from Nguni cows and their calves (n = … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 23 May 2022 · 7,141 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessCorrelates of Resistance to Gastro-Intestinal Parasites Infection in South African Communal Indigenous Goat PopulationsTakalani Judas Mpofu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Bohani MtileniThe study was conducted to investigate the correlates of resistance to Gastro-Intestinal Parasites (GIPs) infection in South African communal indigenous goat. A total of 288 goats were randomly sampled for fecal and blood collection. Infection intensity was estimated through determining the fecal egg per gram using a modified McMaster technique. Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Hemoglobin (Hgb) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2020 · 7,200 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