1Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University, Mmabatho, 2035 South Africa
2Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, 2735 South Africa
3Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001 Enugu State Nigeria
4Materials Science Innovation and Modelling (MaSIM), Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa
5Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, South Africa
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