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C. Banga

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h-index: 17
Works: 70
Citations: 804

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Towards a genomics approach to tick (Acari: Ixodidae) control in cattle: a review.
N. Mapholi, M. Marufu, A. Maiwashe, C. Banga +4 more
2014Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases80 citations
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Genome-wide association study of tick resistance in South African Nguni cattle.
N. Mapholi, A. Maiwashe, O. Matika, V. Riggio +5 more
2016Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases74 citations Open access
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Genetic correlations between female fertility and production traits in South African Holstein cattle
M. Makgahlela, C. Banga, D. Norris, K. Dzama +1 more
200747 citations Open access
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Genetic Analysis of Age at First Calving and Calving Interval in South African Holstein Cattle
M. L. Makgahlela, C. Banga, David Norris, K. Dzama +1 more
200840 citations Open access
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Effects of sex and stocking density on the performance of broiler chickens in a sub-tropical environment
M. Madilindi, A. Mokobane, P. B. Letwaba, T. Tshilate +4 more
2018South African Journal of Animal Science32 citations Open access
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An analysis of the genetic relationship between udder health and udder conformation traits in South African Jersey cows.
B. Dube, K. Dzama, C. Banga, David Norris
2009Animal30 citations Open access
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Relationships between Longevity and Linear Type Traits in Holstein Cattle Population of Southern Africa
M. Setati, David Norris, C. Banga, K. Benyi
2004Tropical Animal Health and Production30 citations
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Breeding value estimation for somatic cell score in South African dairy cattle
B. Mostert, C. Banga, E. Groeneveld, F. Kanfer
200428 citations Open access
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Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Variance Components for Growth Traits of Nguni Cattle in Limpopo Province, South Africa
David Norris, C. Banga, K. Benyi, B. Sithole
2004Tropical Animal Health and Production27 citations
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Technological advances in genetic improvement of feed efficiency in dairy cattle: A review
M. Madilindi, O. Zishiri, Busisani Dube, C. Banga
2022Livestock Science23 citations
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Genetic diversity and relationships among three Southern African Nguni cattle populations
M. Madilindi, C. Banga, E. Bhebhe, Y. Sanarana +4 more
2019Tropical Animal Health and Production23 citations
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Genetic analysis of somatic cell score and udder type traits in South African Holstein cows
B. Dube, K. Dzama, C. Banga
200823 citations Open access
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Current situations of animal data recording, dairy improvement infrastructure, human capacity and strategic issues affecting dairy production in sub-Saharan Africa
O. Opoola, R. Mrode, G. Banos, J. Ojango +3 more
2019Tropical Animal Health and Production22 citations Open access
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Breeding objectives for Holstein cattle in South Africa.
C. Banga, F. Neser, D. Garrick
201422 citations Open access
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Genetic parameters for tick counts across months for different tick species and anatomical locations in South African Nguni cattle
N. Mapholi, A. Maiwashe, O. Matika, V. Riggio +5 more
2017Tropical Animal Health and Production21 citations Open access
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Use of factor scores for predicting body weight from linear body measurements in three South African indigenous chicken breeds
Dorcus Kholofelo Malomane, D. Norris, C. Banga, J. Ngambi
2014Tropical Animal Health and Production18 citations
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The Development of Breeding Objectives for Holstein and Jersey Cattle in South Africa
C. Banga
200918 citations
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Environmental factors influencing milk urea nitrogen in South African Holstein cattle
M. L. Kgole, C. Visser, C. Banga
201217 citations Open access
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Random regression test-day model for the analysis of dairy cattle production data in South Africa: creating the framework
E. F. Dzomba, K. Nephawe, A. Maiwashe, S. Cloete +4 more
201117 citations Open access
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Economic values for dairy production traits under different milk payment systems in South Africa
C. Banga, F. Neser, J. van der Westhuizen, D. Garrick
201016 citations Open access
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The economic value of somatic cell count in South African Holstein and Jersey cattle
C. Banga, F. Neser, D. Garrick
201415 citations Open access
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Comparative performance of dairy cows in low-input smallholder and high-input production systems in South Africa
S. Abin, C. Visser, C. Banga
2018Tropical Animal Health and Production14 citations Open access
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Genetic relationships between calving interval and linear type traits in South African Holstein and Jersey cattle
M. Makgahlela, B. Mostert, C. Banga
201114 citations Open access
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Prevalence and tick loads in Nguni cattle reared in different environmental conditions across four provinces of South Africa
N. Mapholi, C. Banga, K. Dzama, O. Matika +3 more
2022Veterinary World13 citations Open access
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Impact of conformation traits on functional longevity in South African Holstein cattle
V. Imbayarwo-Chikosi, V. Ducrocq, C. Banga, T. Halimani +3 more
201613 citations
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Evaluation of genetic trends for traits of economic importance in South African Holstein cattle.
N. I. Ramatsoma, C. Banga, M. MacNeil, A. Maiwashe
201413 citations Open access
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Prediction of dry matter intake and gross feed efficiency using milk production and live weight in first-parity Holstein cows
M. Madilindi, C. Banga, O. Zishiri
2022Tropical Animal Health and Production11 citations Open access
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Joint genetic analysis for dairy cattle performance across countries in sub-Saharan Africa
O. Opoola, G. Banos, J. Ojango, R. Mrode +4 more
202011 citations Open access
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Estimation of genetic parameters for functional longevity in the South African Holstein cattle using a piecewise Weibull proportional hazards model
V. Imbayarwo-Chikosi, V. Ducrocq, C. Banga, T. Halimani +3 more
2017Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie11 citations Open access
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Livestock phenomics and genetic evaluation approaches in Africa: current state and future perspectives
I. Houaga, R. Mrode, O. Opoola, M. Chagunda +7 more
2023Frontiers in Genetics10 citations Open access
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Genetic diversity and population structure of three native cattle populations in Mozambique
F. J. M. King, C. Banga, C. Visser
2021Tropical Animal Health and Production10 citations
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Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Live Weight in South African Holstein Cattle
N. I. Ramatsoma, C. Banga, Khoboso Christina Lehloenya, R. Gibson
20158 citations Open access
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Estimation of (Co) variance components for type traits in charolais cattle
D.Norris, N. W. Selapa, C. Banga, J. Ng'ambi
20087 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Non-Genetic Factors Affecting Birth Weight of Kalahari Red Goats in South Africa
M. Ramoroka, O. Tada, C. Banga
2024South African Journal of Agricultural Extension (SAJAE)6 citations Open access
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Genetic characterization of Mozambican Nguni cattle and their relationship with indigenous populations of South Africa
F. J. M. King, C. Visser, C. Banga
2022Livestock Science6 citations Open access
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Genetic parameter estimates for milkability traits and their relationship with somatic cell score in South African Holstein cattle
T. Tshilate, Evison Bhebhe, B. Dube, C. Rhode +3 more
2020Tropical Animal Health and Production5 citations Open access
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Evaluation of the International Society for Animal Genetics bovine single nucleotide polymorphism parentage panel in South African Bonsmara and Drakensberger cattle
Y. Sanarana, A. Maiwashe, D. Berry, C. Banga +1 more
2020Tropical Animal Health and Production4 citations
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Genetic relationships between calving interval and linear type traits in
M. Makgahlela, B. Mostert, C. Banga
20104 citations Open access
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Derivation of Economic Values of Longevity for Inclusion in the Breeding Objectives for South African Dairy Cattle
C. Banga, F. Neser, D. Garrick
4 citations
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Genetic parameter estimates for daily predicted gross feed efficiency and its association with energy-corrected milk in South African Holstein cattle
M. Madilindi, O. Zishiri, Bekezela Dube, C. Banga
2023Tropical Animal Health and Production3 citations Open access
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Current situation of animal identification and recording systems in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
C. Banga, B. Besbes, B. Balvay, L. Chazo +9 more
20103 citations
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Genome-wide analysis reveals differential admixture dynamics and historical demographic contractions in African cattle
Tafara Kundai Mavunga, J. Sölkner, G. Mészáros, R. Pichler +11 more
2026Scientific Reports2 citations Open access
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Expected Genetic Gain from Newly Developed Selection Indices for South African Holstein Cattle
C. Banga, A. Maiwashe
20142 citations
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Economic Value Of Live Weight In South African Dairy Cattle
C. Banga, F. Neser, J. van der Westhuizen, D. Garrick
20102 citations
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Performance testing for the smallholder sector in South Africa
C. Banga
20022 citations
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Phenotypic and genetic analysis of milking temperament and its correlation with milk production traits in South African Holstein cattle
Thuli Tintswalo Siwele, B. Mtileni, K. Nephawe, M. Madilindi +2 more
2025Tropical Animal Health and Production1 citations Open access
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Key Interventions for Sustainable Animal Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Science-Based Approach
M. M. Scholtz, M. C. Mokolobate-Chadyiwa, C. Banga
2024Agricultural Science1 citations Open access
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112. Genetic and environmental influences on maternal calving difficulty in South African Holstein cattle
N. E. Mkhize, N. Mapholi, Busisani Dube, M. Madilindi +2 more
2022Proceeding of 12th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP)1 citations
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Genomic diversity and population structure of four South African indigenous Sheep
K. Nxumalo, J. P. Grobler, K. Ehlers, C. Banga +1 more
20181 citations
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Edinburgh Research Explorer Genetic and environmental influences on maternal calving difficulty in South African Holstein cattle
N. E. Mkhize, N. Mapholi, Busisani Dube, M. Madilindi +2 more
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