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Contributions of Termites (Macrotermes Subhylanus) to Improved Productivity of Indigenous Chicken in Smallholder Farms
(JOOUST, 2023)
A growing world population coupled with changing socio-demographics continues to place intense pressure on the world’s resources to provide not only more but also diverse food and feed types. Increased demand for animal-based ...
Determinants of Adoption to Cricket Farming for Improved Food Security in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)
The dynamics of weather variation have overstretched animal protein from already
overburdened environment; food and feed demand are expected to rise to 3 billion tonnes, with undernourishment projected to 637 million ...
Ecological Conditions Influencing the Distribution Of Black Ants (Carebara Vidua Smith) and its Contribution to Food Security
(JOOUST, 2023)
Black ants, Carebara vidua (Smith) is of critical value both in nutrition and medicine in Kenya. The insect is relatively widespread in the country; however, knowledge regarding its geographical distribution range and ...
Assessing Habitat, Distribution, and Characterization of Crickets (Orthoptera Gryllidae)
(JOOUST, 2023)
Edible crickets can act as an alternative source of food and feed when production from conventional plants and animals is disrupted. Natural habitats for the crickets continue to shrink and fragment due to climate change ...
Nutritional Composition, Microbiological Assessment, Shelf-Life and Sensory Properties of Wheat Muffins Enriched With African Emperor Moth (Gonimbrasia Zambesina, W) Caterpillar(S) Flour
(JOOUST, 2023)
Protein malnutrition is a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. However, a cheap source of protein (Gonimbrasia zambesina caterpillars) is currently underutilized in the coastal region of Kenya. The study aimed to promote the ...