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"Effect of cutting length of whole-crop corn silage on quality and rumen fermentation in goats"
Shortage and fluctuating quality of forage in developing countries are the major constraints to the development of ruminant production sector including Malaysia. To overcome these problems, the feeding of ruminants with conserved forages is an... Read more.PhD in Animal Science (Universiti Putra Malaysia)"Effects of lactation stage on the nutrient content of milk from Holstein-Friesian x Sahiwal cows (Bos taurus x Bos indicus)."
To determine the effects of lactation period on milk nutrient contents, daily feed consumption, milk yield, and body condition score (BCS) were collected from eight Holstein-Friesian x Sahiwal cows every 28 days, from 14 days post calving to 210 days... Read more.MS in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Effects of Supplementation with Guinea Grass Silage on Growth Performance of Lao Native Cattle Fed with Rice Straw as Basal Diet"
This experiment was carried out to determine the effects of supplementation with guinea grass silage on growth performance of Lao native cattle fed with rice straw as basal diet. The objectives of this study were to analyze the chemical composition... Read more.MS in Animal Science (Chiang Mai University)"Effects of Varying Levels of Dietary Fiber Fractions on Energy Value of Feeds, Nutrient Digestibility, and Growth Performance of Broilers and Growing Pigs"
The research project consisted of three studies that aimed to (1) determine the effect of feeding cassava meal and cassava residue pellet in growing broilers on apparent total tract digestibility (% ATTD) of dietary fiber and energy, and determine... Read more.MS in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Empowering the Mangyans through the implementation of Palayamanan Project in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines"
The study sought to explore the empowerment of Mangyans as facilitated by the implementation of PhilRice’s Palayamanan project. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, interviews with project implementers and... Read more.MS in Community Development (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Factors Related to Agricultural Land Use of Smallholder Farmers in Ouheng Village, Cambodia"
As concerns over struggle for agricultural land use in northeastern Cambodia are increasing, smallholder farmers are becoming highly affected by household’s characteristics, local biological components, training, and extension visits. As a... Read more.MS in Rural Development Management (Khon Kaen University)"Food and nutrition security of farming households with 2 to 5-year-old children as influenced by selected governance factors in Chet Borei District"
This study determined the food and nutrition security situation of farming households with children 2–5 years old, as influenced by governance factors (structure and process) in the upland area of Chet Borei District, Kratie Province, Cambodia... Read more.MS in Applied Nutrition (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Growth, nitrogen uptake, and yield of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties as affected by biochar and nitrogen application in Ratanakiri, Cambodia"
Two experiments were conducted in Ban Pong Village, Ban Pong Commune, Veunsai District, Ratanakiri Province in the northeast Cambodia from August to November 2014. Upland rice varieties—Lavak, Dinok, Romdoul, and Kjey—were used to... Read more.MS in Agronomy (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Impact and Risk Assessment of Land Use Change on Ecosystem Services and Livelihood Security in Saysathan District, Sayaboury Province, Lao PDR"
It is widely recognized that land use changes are affecting provision of ecosystem services as well as people’s livelihood, especially in rural areas where people are highly dependent on local ecosystem services. This study employed a... Read more.MS in Agricultural Systems Management (Chiang Mai University)"Impacts of Flash Flood on Farmers' Livelihood in Upland Areas: A Case Study of Rice Production in Nathen Village, Kasi District, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR"
This research aims to fulfill four main objectives: (1) understand the natural characteristics of flash floods, (2) study the impacts of flash floods on the livelihood of rice production farmers, (3) identify coping strategies of the farmers against... Read more.MS in Rural Development Management (Khon Kaen University)