The genetic diversity of Bhutanese chickens needs to be understood in order develop a suitable conservation strategy for these birds Bhutan. In this, work, we used microsatellite markers examine the chickens. Four chicken varieties (Black plumage, Frizzle, Naked neck and Red Junglefowllike, corresponding Yuebjha Narp, Phulom, Khuilay Seim, respectively), two subspecies Junglefowl (Gallus gallus Gallus spadecieus), Thai native (Pradhu Hang Dam Chee; domesticus) representing Southeast Asian...

Literature on the importance of class attendance affirms positive effect student achievement. Royal University Bhutan has therefore, developed policies that mandate all students to attend at least 90% classes in each module. Consequence law, every semester many are directly declared fail respective module(s) shortage which do not actually represent real learning outcome students. Therefore, evaluate actual impact terms outcomes a correlation analysis is performed using Feb.-June 2015 data....

The declining number of yak farming families is perceived as a socio-political and economic concern in Bhutan. However, there limited understanding what influences herders’ plans decisions on farming. We studied factors determining future perspectives by interviewing herders livestock professionals. analysed relationships between characteristics level concerns, related to Furthermore, were analysed. Most the herder did not influence their with Age was associated wish for children continue...

Context The yak-based transhumant system is influenced by socioeconomic developments, regulations and environmental changes. Little known about the impact of this on yak farming practices among different regions in Bhutan. Aim methods experienced changes over years perceptions developments were assessed through interviews with herders three (west, n = 22; central, 20; east, 25) livestock extensionists (n 28). Key results At present, forage shortage rangeland, mortality mainly due to...

Given the increasing diversity of students academically and culturally, educators are being called upon to accommodate students' diverse learning requirements through differentiated instruction strategies. In Bhutan, Ministry Education recently mandated implementation a strategy in K-12 curriculum. From this perspective, study attempted ascertain effect strategies on grade eleven mathematics within framework pre_test post_test quasi-experimental research method. 64 participated study. The...

The objective of the study was to determine phenotypic variation among four Bhutan indigenous chickens (BIC) namely Seim (SM), Phulom (PL), Yuebjha Narp (YN) and Khuilay (KL). A total 120 (KL, 30; YN, PL, SM, 30) were included for present study. Based on descriptive statistic analysis, results illustrate that there are three types comb single type predominant. Bhutanese do not have feather shank head is plain. common colours earlobe in birds white red. White skin colour rank high BIC groups;...

Climate change possesses vagaries threats to the subsequent livelihood of people in Bhutan and it is crucial enhance adaptive capacity. Therefore, building resiliency requires information on vulnerability system interest. this study assessed smallholder farmer’s impacts climate variability western parts (Punakha, Wangdue, Gasa) Bhutan. A survey was conducted from 392 randomly selected households based major components sociodemographic profiles, strategies, health, social network, food, water...

The Bhutanese government initiated a highland development programme in the year 2016 to promote yak farming because number of families is declining. However, there are several cross-cutting policies and issues that affect successful implementation interventions support transition. We studied challenges opportunities sustain related trade-offs around problems solutions through individual focus group interviews with six stakeholder groups (i.e. herders from two regions, extensionists, park...

This study was designed to compare the physical egg quality of 4 Bhutanese indigenous chickens (BIC) namely Seim (SM), Phulom (PL), Khuilay (KL) and Yuebjha Narp (YN) with Hyline Brown (HL). A total 160 eggs were collected represent sample size. The BIC shell colour varied from white brownish however, shells cream (51.50%) (33.00%) considerably common. overall mean weight in 47.44g lowest for SM (45.95g) highest PL (50.35g). Mean volume (43.60±6.35) comparatively lower than Brown. phenotype...

The conservation of genetic variation is essential for meeting future unpredictable breeding requirements.Therefore, the foremost priority must be given to assessment population status.Among several markers, a DNA based microsatellite choice studies, currently.We reviewed some important statistical tools assessing farm animal biodiversity.Firstly, reliability results which mainly on number loci genotyped and unrelated sample size per was discussed.Secondly, we argued parameters are estimated...

Abstract Inaccessibility of veterinary and livestock extension services, shortages labour forage could potentially impact the welfare yaks (Bos grunniens) in Bhutan. The objective this study was to assess practices relating management free-ranging Bhutan explore variations between different yak-farming regions. We interviewed herders observed behaviour health status their animals, using an adaptation Welfare Quality® protocol, three regions (east, central west) October 2018 January 2019. In...

Strategies for diversifying one's source of income are crucial the development rural households' rain-fed agricultural economies in developing nations like Bhutan. Participating off-farm and non-farm activities supports households tackling a variety difficulties, such as drought. Nonetheless, little study has been done on determining factors that affect households’ decisions about livelihood choices Bhutanese context. Therefore, this aims to examine influencing diversify their...

A total of 68 Bhutanese indigenous chicken eggs were collected from Research station (imitating improved management) and villages (farmer’s to estimate the egg quality. The weight sampled farm was comparatively heavier (50.63g ± 5.04) than extensive farmer’s system (45.94 5.68). yolk index higher (39.85%±5.69) in village management that (41.93%