Browsing Research Papers by Author "Lwelamira, James"
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Association of LEI0258 microsatellite alleles with antibody response against newcastle disease virus vaccine and body weight in two Tanzania chicken ecotypes
Lwelamira, James; Kifaro, G.C.; Gwakisa, P.S.; Msoffe, P.L.M. (http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2008-03-18)A study was carried out to evaluate the prospects of using marker assisted selection (MAS) in improving primary antibody response against Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccine and body weight in two Tanzania chicken ... -
Contribution of small scale dairy farming under zero-grazing in improving household welfare in Kayanga ward, Karagwe District, Tanzania
Lwelamira, James; Binamungu, H.K.; Njau, F.B. (IRDP, 2008-05-05)Abstract This study was carried in Kayanga ward, Karagwe district in Tanzania with the aim of evaluating contribution of small scale dairy farming in improving household welfare. The specific objectives of the study were; ... -
Desired-gain selection indices for improving performance of two Tanzania local chicken ecotypes under intensive management
Lwelamira, James; Kifaro, G.C. (Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2010-01-18)A study was carried out to evaluate various desired-gain selection indices (Yamada index) in improving performance of two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Tanzania Medium (Medium). The indices for Kuchi ecotype ... -
On station and on-farm evaluation of two Tanzania chicken ecotypes for body weights at different ages and for egg production
Lwelamira, James; Kifaro, G.C.; Gwakisa, P.S. (http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2008-12)A study was carried out to evaluate genetic potential of two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Medium managed both under intensive and extensive management systems. Traits studied under intensive conditions ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Pre-Marital Fertility (Childbearing) among Unmarried Female Youths in Chamwino District in Central Tanzani
Lwelamira, James; Nyakoki, S.; Zakayo, M.O. (Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012-03-20)Abstract: Fertility/childbearing among non-married female youths has been associated with several social problems to a female youth, as well as both social and health problems to a child (newborn). This study was carried ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Child Malnutrition in Nzega District, Rural Tanzania
Safari, John G.; Masanyiwa, Zacharia S.; Lwelamira, James (IRDP, 2008-09)Abstract: Children younger than five years are the most vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in rural areas of Nzega district in Tanzania to assess the prevalence and factors ... -
Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents in Community Secondary Schools in Rural Areas of Central Tanzania:
Zakayo, M.O.; Lwelamira, James (Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2011-07-30)Abstract: This study was carried out in the study area between July to August, 2010 with the aim of determining sexual behaviours among adolescents enrolled to community secondary schools. Quantitative data for the study ...