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K. Nephawe

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h-index: 19
Works: 123
Citations: 1,158

Most-cited papers

Impact of probiotics on chicken gut microbiota, immunity, behavior, and productive performance—a systematic review
P. Idowu, T. Mpofu, A. M. Magoro, M. Modiba +2 more
2025Frontiers in Animal Science62 citations Open access
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in communal goats from different agro-ecological zones of South Africa
T. Mpofu, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni
2020Veterinary World53 citations Open access
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Prevalence and resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in goats: A review
T. Mpofu, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni
2022Veterinary World45 citations Open access
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Investigating Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia, and Hydrogen Sulphide Content in Agricultural Waste during Biogas Production
Ephodia Sihlangu, Dibungi Luseba, Thierry J. C. Regnier, P. Magama +2 more
2024Sustainability37 citations Open access
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Genetic diversity in South African Nguni cattle ecotypes based on microsatellite markers
Y. Sanarana, C. Visser, L. Bosman, K. Nephawe +2 more
2016Tropical Animal Health and Production36 citations Open access
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An Assessment of Economic Sustainability and Efficiency in Small-Scale Broiler Farms in Limpopo Province: A review
Tumelo Francinah Ramukhithi, K. Nephawe, T. Mpofu, T. Raphulu +3 more
2023Sustainability31 citations Open access
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Estimates of effective population size and inbreeding in South African indigenous chicken populations: implications for the conservation of unique genetic resources
B. Mtileni, K. Dzama, K. Nephawe, C. Rhode
2016Tropical Animal Health and Production24 citations Open access
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Flaxseed Oil as a Source of Omega n-3 Fatty Acids to Improve Semen Quality from Livestock Animals: A Review
J. Ngcobo, F. Ramukhithi, K. Nephawe, T. Mpofu +2 more
2021Animals23 citations Open access
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An Update on South African Indigenous Sheep Breeds’ Extinction Status and Difficulties during Conservation Attempts: A Review
J. Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, K. Nephawe, T. Mpofu +2 more
2022Diversity22 citations Open access
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Current status and intervention of South Africa chicken production – A review
P. Idowu, O. Zishiri, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni
202121 citations
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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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Effect of agro-ecological zone, season of birth and sex on pre-weaning performance of Nguni calves in Limpopo Province, South Africa
T. Mpofu, M. Ginindza, N. A. Siwendu, K. Nephawe +1 more
2016Tropical Animal Health and Production19 citations Open access
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Genetic Diversity of South African Indigenous Goat Population from Four Provinces Using Genome-Wide SNP Data
T. Chokoe, Khanyisile Mdladla-Hadebe, F. Muchadeyi, Edgar Dzomba +5 more
2020Sustainability17 citations Open access
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Extinction Status, Challenges, and Conservation Approaches of South African Indigenous and Village Chickens: A Systematic Review
Sindisiwe Mbali Sithole, K. Nephawe, T. Mpofu, B. Mtileni +2 more
2025Agriculture15 citations Open access
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Activity of Mannose-Binding Lectin on Bacterial-Infected Chickens—A Review
P. Idowu, A. P. Idowu, O. Zishiri, T. Mpofu +3 more
2021Animals15 citations Open access
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Status of the smallholder pig farming sector in Gauteng Province of South Africa.
M. B. Matabane, P. Nethenzheni, R. Thomas, T. R. Netshirovha +3 more
201515 citations
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Genomic Advancements in Assessing Growth Performance, Meat Quality, and Carcass Characteristics of Goats in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
K. T. Ncube, K. Nephawe, T. Mpofu, N. J. Monareng +2 more
2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences14 citations Open access
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The future survival of African elephants: implications for conservation
A. Chwalibog, Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, K. Nephawe +1 more
2018International International Journal of Avian & Wildlife Biology14 citations Open access
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Effects of parity, season of birth, and sex on within-litter variation and pre-weaning performance of F1 Large White × Landrace pigs
N. L. Buthelezi, B. Mtileni, K. Nephawe, M. Modiba +3 more
2024Veterinary World12 citations Open access
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Candidate Genes in Bull Semen Production Traits: An Information Approach Review
M. Modiba, K. Nephawe, K. Mdladla, Wen-Fa Lu +1 more
2022Veterinary Sciences12 citations Open access
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Seasonal Variations in Semen Parameters of Zulu Rams Preserved at 10°C for 72 H During Breeding and Non-Breeding Season
J. Ngcobo, K. Nephawe, A. Maqhashu, T. Nedambale
202012 citations Open access
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The impact of parity, litter size and birth weight variations within a litter on piglet pre-weaning performance
N. L. Buthelezi, B. Mtileni, K. Nephawe, P. Idowu +3 more
2024Czech Journal of Animal Science11 citations Open access
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Conservation status and historical relatedness of South African communal indigenous goat populations using a genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism marker
T. Chokoe, K. Hadebe, F. Muchadeyi, K. Nephawe +4 more
2022Frontiers in Genetics11 citations Open access
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Phenotypic Diversity of South African Indigenous Goat Population in Selected Rural Areas
T. Chokoe, T. Matelele, A. Maqhashu, Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi +4 more
202011 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Dog Breeds Using Pedigree and Molecular Analysis: A Review
R. S. Mabunda, M. Makgahlela, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni
2022Diversity10 citations Open access
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Gastrointestinal parasite infection intensity and hematological parameters in South African communal indigenous goats in relation to anemia
T. Mpofu, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni
2020Veterinary World10 citations Open access
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Recent Advances in Understanding the Impact of Environmental Heat Stress on Sheep Production and Reproductive Performance: A Subtropical Climate Perspective
J. Ngcobo, István Egerszegi, K. Nephawe
2025Climate9 citations Open access
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Sustainable Application of Livestock Water Footprints in Different Beef Production Systems of South Africa
A. M. Ngxumeshe, Motshekwe Ratsaka, B. Mtileni, K. Nephawe
2020Sustainability9 citations Open access
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Assessment of genetic variation in Bapedi sheep using microsatellite markers
A. Maqhashu, N. Mapholi, H. O'Neill, K. Nephawe +4 more
20209 citations Open access
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Influence of male-male competition on reproductive performance and mortality of broiler breeders following intra-spiking.
Lesiba C Mphepya, W. J. van Rensburg, T. Mpofu, B. Mtileni +1 more
2019Poultry Science9 citations Open access
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A systematic review on the prospects of X- and Y-sexed semen in ruminant livestock: implications for conservation, a South African perspective
J. Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, Sindisiwe Mbali Sithole, B. Mtileni +4 more
2024Frontiers in Veterinary Science8 citations Open access
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Seasonal Variations in Semen Quality, Testosterone Levels, and Scrotal Size following Dietary Flaxseed Oil and Ascorbic Acid in South African Indigenous Rams
J. Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, T. Mpofu, K. Nephawe +2 more
2023Animals8 citations Open access
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Effects of Dietary Flaxseed Oil and Ascorbic Acid on the Reproductive Performance of South African Indigenous Sheep
J. Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, K. Nephawe, T. Chokoe +1 more
2023Ruminants8 citations Open access
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Accessibility to Reproductive Technologies by Low-Income Beef Farmers in South Africa
N. Nengovhela, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, K. Nephawe, T. Nedambale
2021Frontiers in Veterinary Science8 citations Open access
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Relationship between linear type and fertility traits in Nguni cows.
T. Zindove, Michael Chimonyo, K. Nephawe
2015Animal8 citations Open access
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Effect of incubation temperature on hatchability, chick quality and post-hatch performance – Review
K. S. Masia, P. Idowu, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni +3 more
2025ANIMAL SCIENCE AND GENETICS7 citations Open access
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Pre-Weaning Growth Performance of Piglets at Smallholder Farms in Gauteng Province
M. B. Matabane, K. Nephawe, Ronald S. Thomas, Ayanda Maqhashu +5 more
20187 citations Open access
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Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae in selected chicken breeds in South Africa
P. Idowu, T. Mpofu, O. Zishiri, O. Adelabu +2 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases6 citations Open access
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Genetic characterisation of non-descript cattle populations in communal areas of South Africa
M. D. Mamogobo, N. Mapholi, K. Nephawe, T. Nedambale +3 more
2021Animal Production Science6 citations Open access
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The effect of assisted reproductive technologies on cow productivity under communal and emerging farming systems of South Africa
Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, K. Nephawe, V. Muchenje, T. Nedambale +1 more
20186 citations Open access
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Attainment of puberty in South African unimproved indigenous bucks
Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, K. Nephawe, Tlou Caswell Chokoe, M. B. Matabane +3 more
20176 citations Open access
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P4018 Effective population size and inbreeding in South African indigenous chicken populations: Implications for management and conservation of unique genetic resources.
B. Mtileni, K. Dzama, K. Nephawe, C. Rhode
20166 citations
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Genomic Tools for Medicinal Properties of Goat Milk for Cosmetic and Health Benefits: A Narrative Review
K. T. Ncube, M. Modiba, T. Mpofu, K. Nephawe +1 more
2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences5 citations
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Investigating the Influence of Organic Loading Rate, Temperature and Stirring Speed on Biogas Production Using Agricultural Waste in South Africa
Ephodia Sihlangu, P. Magama, I. Chiyanzu, Thierry J. C. Regnier +2 more
2024Agriculture5 citations Open access
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Effect of High Incubation Temperature on Embryo Livability, Mortality, Hatchability, and Chick Quality in Commercial Layers
K. S. Masia, K. Nephawe, B. Mtileni, M. Modiba +4 more
2024American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences5 citations Open access
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Dietary supplementing South African indigenous rams with flaxseed oil and ascorbic acid improves cryopreserved semen quality and in vitro fertility
J. Ngcobo, T. Nedambale, K. Nephawe, Sindisiwe Mbali Sithole +2 more
2024Tropical Animal Health and Production5 citations Open access
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Phenotypic Characterisation of South African Unimproved Indigenous and Tankwa Goats
Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, K. Lehloenya, A. Kotzé, K. Nephawe +4 more
2019American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences5 citations Open access
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Genetic relationship between weaning weight and milk yield in Nguni cattle.
L. Nesengani, K. Nephawe, J. Sebei, D. Norris +1 more
2017Animal5 citations Open access
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Estimates of lactation curve parameters for bonsmara and nguni cattle using the weigh-suckle-weigh technique.
A. Maiwashe, N. Nengovhela, K. Nephawe, J. Sebei +4 more
20145 citations Open access
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Piglet survival from birth to weaning: A narrative review of associated sow and piglet characteristics and environmental factors
Rivoningo N. Mabunda, M. Modiba, A. P. Idowu, K. Nephawe +1 more
2025Letters In Animal Biology4 citations Open access
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