African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6902

Full Length Research Paper

Farmer perceptions on the use of non-conventional animal protein sources for scavenging chickens in semi-arid environments

Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela
  • Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela
  • Animal and Poultry Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P. Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa.
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Michael Chimonyo
  • Michael Chimonyo
  • Animal and Poultry Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P. Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa.
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  •  Received: 04 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 21 July 2015
  •  Published: 06 August 2015

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