Browsing Masters Degrees (Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences) by Title
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Root dynamics and water studies on Opuntia ficus-indica and O.robusta
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Over the last few years a great interest in cactus pear was shown in terms of both fresh fruit and fodder production. However, there is a lack of knowledge on roots and therefore this study aimed at determining ... -
Sperm cryopreservation, in vitro fertilization and faecal oestrogen enzyme immunoassay validation in the African lion (Panthera leo)
(University of the Free State, 2004-05)English: Eight captive male African lions aged 1 to 4 years (Panthera leo) from Bothaville district (n=6) and Johannesburg Zoo (n=2), as well as 1 lioness from the Bloemfontein Zoo were used during this study. The 8 male ... -
Supplemental degradable protein sources for beef cattle consuming low quality roughage
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)English: A study was conducted to determine the best natural source of rumen degradable protein (RDP) not provided by urea to maximize the digestible organic matter intake (DOMI) of a SA natural winter pasture hay (3.51% ... -
Synchronisation of oestrus in indigenous goats: the use of different progestagen treatments
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: A study aimed at comparing the efficiency of different progestagen treatments used for oestrous synchronization in indigenous South African goats was carried out between February (autumn) and September (spring), ... -
Die toevoer van beeste en die gehalte van karkasse uit 'n vleisproduksie oogpunt by die Bloemfonteinse slagpale
(University of the Free State, 1979-07)Afrikaans: 1. Ondersoek is ingestel na die toevoer van slagdiere en die gehalte van die karkasse by die Bloemfonteinse slagpale. 2. Die doel van die studie was om ondersoek in te stel na die tipes diere wat geslag word ... -
The use of different anabolic agents in gilts
(University of the Free State, 1995-07)24 Crossbred gilts (Large White x Landrace) purchased as weaners were randomly allocated to four treatment groups (n = 6) and submitted for an observation period of three phases: Phase I, in which the animals were treated ... -
The value of recording body measurements in beef cattle
(University of the Free State, 2000-02)English: Body size and shape are objectively described using body measurements in beef cattle. How these measures of size and shape relate to the functioning of the individual is of paramount importance to livestock ... -
Vegetation dynamics and soil characteristics of abandoned cultivated fields
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)English: Up to the 1980’s marginal soils were successfully ploughed for crop production, but unfortunately those soils soon proved to be marginal. Due to high input costs, the Department of Agriculture soon implemented the ... -
Waterbalans studies in geselekteerde subhabitatte van 'n Burkea-Savanna
(University of the Free State, 1980-11)English: During this project the field-water balances in four subhabitats of the Burkea savanna in Phase II of the Savanna Ecosystem Project at Nylsvley were studied.The project included a study of the water redistribu ... -
Weidingkapasiteitstudies op veld in die Noord-Kaap
(University of the Free State, 1990-11)No abstract available.