Technical Efficiency of Red Pepper Production: The Case of Dalocha, Southern Ethiopia

Lagiso, Degineh; Geta, Endrias

doi:10.9734/ajaees/2019/v37i130257

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“…Capsicum, widely known as pepper, is ranked as the third most important vegetable in the world after potatoes and tomatoes [9]. The crop is believed to originate from Mexico and Central America [10,11].…”

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Occurrence and Damage Levels of Thaumatotibia leucotreta on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern Kenya

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The false codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick), is believed to have originated from Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, this pest has extensively spread and is found in most parts of Africa, with records in approximately 40 countries in over 100 host plant species. Despite Thaumatotibia leucotreta being the leading cause of interceptions of Capsicum and cut flowers exported by Kenya to the European Union, information on abundance and damage levels inflicted on capsicum is limited. The objective of the study was to assess the abundance and damage levels of T. leucotreta on capsicum in the selected counties in Lower Eastern Kenya (Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties). Higher T. leucotreta larval density per farm was recorded in Kitui County compared to other counties. In farms with capsicum only (not intercropped with other crops), the mean number of FCM larvae was relatively higher in Kitui. Farming practices such as the use of uncertified seeds and seedlings and the excessive use of pesticides may be the major contributors to high larval incidence in Kitui County.

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Occurrence and Damage Levels of Thaumatotibia leucotreta on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern Kenya

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Epidemiological study of lamb and kid morbidity and mortality rates and associated risk factors in an extensive management system in the Dalocha district, Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia

Anwar,

Abebe,

Sheferaw

2024

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Small ruminants are vital to the economy of Ethiopia and significantly contribute to the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers. However, poor management practices and high mortality rates among young lambs and kids have hindered their economic potential. A prospective cohort study was conducted in three rural villages in Dalocha district with the aim of estimating morbidity and mortality rates among these animals and identifying associated risk factors. The study monitored 130 lambs and kids every 15 days from birth to three months and recorded health events and deaths. Data analysis utilized Kaplan‒Meier survival analysis, log-rank tests, and multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression. The results revealed an overall morbidity rate of 0.58 and a mortality rate of 0.2 cases per 100 lamb days at risk for lambs, whereas the rates of morbidity and mortality for kids were 0.27 and 0.1 cases per 100 kid days, respectively. Respiratory issues were the leading health problem, accounting for 35.9% of morbidity cases, whereas diarrhea accounted for 38.5% of deaths. The hazard of morbidity was 2.1 times greater for lambs than for kids (HR = 2.1; p = 0.039). Additionally, the morbidity hazard was significantly greater in lambs and kids from multiparous dams (HR = 3.8, p = 0.017) but 89% lower in vaccinated flocks (HR = 0.11, p = 0.001). The identified risk factors for mortality included litter size and maternal behavior. Twin-born lambs and kids presented a mortality hazard that was 6.31 times greater than that of singletons (HR = 6.31; p = 0.025), whereas offspring from dams with poor mothering presented a mortality hazard that was more than 24 times greater (HR = 24.56; p = 0.006) than that of offspring from normal mothers. This study underscores the need for improved maternal care, access to colostrum, better bonding, and suitable environments for multiple births to reduce morbidity and mortality rates among lambs and kids. Further research into the specific causes of these issues is recommended.

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Occurrence and Damage Levels of <em>Thaumatotibia leucotreta</em> on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern, Kenya

Oundo,

Ndlela,

Azrag

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The false codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick), is believed to have originated from Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, this pest has extensively spread and is found in most parts of Africa, with records in approximately 40 countries in over 100 host plant species. Despite Thaumatotibia leucotreta being the leading cause of interceptions of Capsicum and cut flowers exported by Kenya to the European Union, information on abundance and damage levels inflicted on capsicum is limited. The objective of the study was to assess the abundance and damage levels of T. leucotreta on capsicum in the selected counties in Lower Eastern Kenya (Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni counties). Higher T.leucotreta larval density per farm was recorded in Kitui County compared to other counties. In farms with capsicum only (not intercropped with other crops), the mean number of FCM larvae was relatively higher in Kitui. Farming practices such as the use of uncertified seeds and seedlings and the excessive use of pesticides may be the major contributors to high larval incidence in Kitui County.

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Technical Efficiency of Red Pepper Production: The Case of Dalocha, Southern Ethiopia

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Occurrence and Damage Levels of Thaumatotibia leucotreta on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern Kenya

Occurrence and Damage Levels of Thaumatotibia leucotreta on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern Kenya

Epidemiological study of lamb and kid morbidity and mortality rates and associated risk factors in an extensive management system in the Dalocha district, Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia

Occurrence and Damage Levels of <em>Thaumatotibia leucotreta</em> on Capsicum in Selected Counties in Lower Eastern, Kenya

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