African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Demographic profiling and characterization of cattle and cattle farmers in Botswana

Goodhead Okechukwu Uchendu
  • Goodhead Okechukwu Uchendu
  • Department of Animal Science, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Private Bag: 0027 Sebele, Botswana.
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Njoku Ola Ama
  • Njoku Ola Ama
  • Tocchae Holdings Pty, 3 Tropic Bird Lane, Wilgeheuwel, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Andrew Olatunbosun Aganga
  • Andrew Olatunbosun Aganga
  • Department of Animal Science, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Private Bag: 0027 Sebele, Botswana.
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Othusitse, Rick Madibela
  • Othusitse, Rick Madibela
  • Department of Animal Science, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Private Bag: 0027 Sebele, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 26 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 18 February 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

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