one experiment was conducted in order to evaluate four levels of macaroni waste including: 0, 10, 20 and 30 percentage in growing turkey feed in a completely randomized design (crd) with 120 local turkey including 3 replicates in 12 pens. during the experiment (3-8 weeks), turkeys received feed and water of free access. weight gain, feed consumption and feed efficiency were measured weekly. dif...

This study was initiated to characterize urban and peri-urban sheep production systems and their economic importance in and around the towns of Debre Berhan and Dessie, Ethiopia. The study was undertaken using group discussions, structured questionnaire and personal observations. In both locations the majority of sheep producers were male household heads and predominantly traders in urban and f...

Globalization can have substantial impact on local commons by reducing sustainability of ecosystems and their vital services. Without effective local institutions, these resources are at high risk of exploitation, especially to feed global markets. This study proposes a multiscale ecosystem framework (MEF) that incorporates information on ecosystem components, socioeconomic processes, and their...

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the different levels of vermi (Eisenia fetida) meal on fermented ration in broiler chicken growth and profitability under two management systems. For this purpose, 120 day old broiler chickens (cobb vantress) were tested in a Completely Randomized Design with four (4) dietary treatments: first, the commercial feeds (control), second, 2% vermi ...

Aquaculture is one of the most resource-efficient and sustainable ways to produce animal protein. The Food Agriculture Organization predicts that cultivated aquatic species will provide around 53% world's seafood supply by 2030. Further growth intensive farmed may be limited a shortage feed resources. aquaculture sector therefore needs intensify its search for alternative ingredients based on r...