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Study of nutrient composition of range (village)
(The University of Zambia, 2011)
A study was done to compare nutritional composition and external quality of eggs from village chickens with those from commercial chickens. The nutrients evaluated included cholesterol, protein, calcium and phosphorous ...
Effects of storage conditions on the quality of eggs in open markets
(The University of Zambia, 2010)
study was done to evaluate external and internal egg quality, comparing those stored and sold under informal facilities and those sold in commercial facilities. The quality traits that were examined were egg weight, egg ...
The effect of Piliostigma thonnigii aqueous leaf extracts on broiler carcass fat and antioxidant levels
(The University of Zambia, 2010)
Piliostigma thonningii is a plant that has been found to contain a number of phytochemicals, including phenols. Phytochemicals have among other properties cholesterol lowering and anti¬oxidant ability. This experiment was ...
valuation of preparation methods for increased use of velvet beans (mucuna pruriens) as a source of protein in lactating dairy cows
(The University of Zambia, 2010)
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of preparing velvet beans incorporating different
treatments were based on different incorporating different components of velvet beans grain meal (20%), ground pod (25%) ...
Assessment of the impact of participatory village development in isolated Area (Pavidia) in Kapatu block of Mporokoso District
(The University of Zambia, 2015)
The study was conducted in Mporokoso District to assess the impact of the Participatory Village development in Isolated Areas. The study aimed at assessing the difference between the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of ...
Ecological and nutritive assessment of indigenous browse species as feed for ruminant animals in grazing areas of Choma (Sourthern province of Zambia)
(The University of Zambia, 2013)
An ecological and nutritive assessment of five indigenous browse tree species was carried out to determine the usefulness of their leaves as dry season feed for ruminants in Choma District in Southern Zambia. Vegetative ...
A STUDY OF WIDOW INHERITANCE IN ZAMBIA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED BROTHER’S WIDOW’S MARRIAGE ACT
(The University of Zambia, 2015)
Widow inheritance is a custom commonly practiced in Africa. In this custom, a man inherits the property and wife of his deceased brother or relative. The custom is practiced in order to ensure that a widow and her children ...
Factors affecting the adoption of drip irrigation among smallholder farmers in Zambia; A case studybof Kafue and Kabwe Districts
(The University of Zambia, 2011)
ABSTRACT
Factors affecting the adoption of Drip irrigation technology among small holder farmers
In Kabwe and Kafue Districts
Chishimba Mulenga Supervisor:
University of Zambia, 2011 Ms. P. Hamukwala
Irrigation ...
Spatial Variation of Soil Physical and Biological Properties under Faidherbia Albida System
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Faidherbia albida is a deciduous and indigenous tree species in the Fabaceae (legume family) native to much of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to western Asia. It is used in agroforestry systems to stabilize and improve ...
Development and biomass yield of Soybean (Glycine max) and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) in Lead contaminated soils
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Contamination of soil by heavy metals is of wide spread occurrence as a result of human activities such as mining and agriculture. Among the heavy metals, lead is a potential soil contaminant that readily accumulates in ...