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Seasonal changes of copper and zinc concentrations in browse saltbush (Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.) from the Algerian arid rangelands
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Bouzid Nedjimi --- , AlgeriaThe study aimed to elucidating the seasonal variations of copper (Cu2+) and zinc (Zn2+) contents occurring in Atriplex canescens shrubs, as well as in surrounding soil. Cu and Zn concentrations were determined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry. Data were compared... -
Spatio-temporal status of vegetation, soil and cattle serum minerals in degraded communal rangelands of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: implications for livestock sustainability and management interventions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Nangamso Mlaza --- University of Fort Hare, South Africa Solomon Tefera --- University of Fort Hare, South Africa Abubeker Hassen --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaIn this study, we examined forage, soil and cattle serum mineral status, and their relationships in severely (SD) and less severely (LSD) degraded rangelands, South Africa. Such evidence is essential to inform rangeland policies and interventions. In each rangeland, three... -
Seasonal dynamics of forage nutrition in smallholder goat production systems in Malawi
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Andrew S Cooke --- University of Lincoln, UK Winchester Mvula --- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi Patson Nalivata --- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi Javier Ventura-Cordero --- Queen’s University Belfast, UK Lovemore C Gwiriri --- Coventry University, Taro Takahashi --- Rothamsted Research, UK Eric R Morgan --- Queen’s University Belfast, UK Michael RF Lee --- Harper Adams University, UK Andrews Safalaoh --- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MalawiForage and browse are a valuable natural resource in Malawi that can be used to support livestock production which, in turn, can contribute towards delivering income and nutrition to households and communities. However, the quality and quantity of forages can...