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{"title":"Effects of silo types on nutritive value and acceptability of cassava peel-wheat offal silage by West African dwarf goats","authors":"M. O. Ajayi, M. A. Onifade","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3556","url":null,"abstract":"There is low awareness on the local containers for preparing silage, which could be used in the traditional livestock keeping in order to mitigating the forage scarcity often occasioned by prolonged dry season. Against this background, the quality of silage and acceptability by WAD goats of ensiled cassava peel-wheat offal prepared from pit, bucket and polythene were investigated. Twenty-five percent of wheat offal and seventy-five percent of cassava peels were ensiled in three different ensiling materials: pit, plastic bucket and polythene bags. The treatments were replicated four times in a completely randomized design and ensiling lasted for 21 days. The temperature, pH, colour, smell and texture were assessed. Dry Matter-DM, Crude Protein-CP, Acid Detergent Fibre-ADF, Neutral Detergent Fibre-NDF and Acid Detergent Lignin-ADL were determined. Microbial profile: Total Bacteria Count-TBC, mouldiness and fungi in the silage were determined. Concentration of Total Volatile Fatty Acids (TVFA), lactic acid, acetic acid, butyric acid and propionic acid were assessed. Six WAD goats were used to determine the coefficient of preference (CoP) using cafeteria feeding technique. The results revealed that silage temperature from the plastic bucket (31.08°C) and polythene bag (31.42°C) were significantly (P<0.05) higher than thatfrom the pit (29.23°C). Values obtained for pH in different containers were similar. Dark brown silage, fruity odour and firm texture were observed for all the treatments. Crude protein content was significantly (P<0.05) higher for silages in the plastic bucket (8.96%) and polythene bag (8.43%) than that in the pit. Higher significant difference was also observed in the DM of silages prepared in pit (36.37%) than that in polythene bag and plastic bucket. The NDF, ADF and ADL contents were similar for all silages. There were not significant (P>0.005) differences inmicrobial profile of the silages. The TVFA, lactic acid, acetic acid, butyric acid, and propionic acid of the silages were similar. However, higher significant (P<0.05) difference was observed for TBC (0.89x 10 cfu/g) of silage made from pit compared with 0.84 x 108 cfu/g from plastic bucket and 0.82x 10 cfu/g from polythene bag. The CoP values was greater than unity for all treatments. It was concluded that silage produced in the pit silo had better nutritive value than that in the plastic bucket and polythene bag, however, all the silages were accepted by WAD goats, pit, plastic bucket and polythene bag can be used by smallholder livestock farmers as alternative to conventional silo. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Il y a une faible connaissance des conteneurs locaux pour la préparation de l'ensilage, qui pourraient être utilisés dans l'élevage traditionnel afin d'atténuer la pénurie de fourrage souvent occasionnée par une saison sèche prolongée. Dans ce contexte, la qualité de l'ensilage et l'acceptabilité par les chèvres NAO d'abats ensilés de manioc et de blé préparés à partir de fosse, d","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85519864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of graded dietary levels of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx meal supplementation on sperm profile of mongrel rabbit bucks","authors":"I. P. Solomom, E. F. Istifanus, E. J. Idang","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3529","url":null,"abstract":"Oxidative stress has been identified as one of the factors contributing to poor quality semen. Antioxidants however have been found useful in reducing oxidative stress thus protecting spermatozoa from reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced production of abnormal spermatozoa and prevent deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA) fragmentation, thereby, improving semen quality. Roselle calyx has been identified as a rich source of antioxidants prominent among which is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of graded dietary levels of Roselle calyx meal supplementation on sperm profile of mongrel rabbit bucks. Twenty clinically screened mongrel rabbit bucks were used for the study. The rabbits were managed intensively and were provided with feed, water and forages ad-libitum. Four experimental diets were formulated to contain dietary levels of Roselle calyx meal at 0.0% (control), 2.0%, 4.0% and 6.0% and coded as T1 , T2 , T3 and T4 respectively. The four treatment groups were assigned to four experimental diets in a completely randomized design (CRD) each replicated three times with two rabbits per replicate. Each replicate received an assigned diet for 56 days. Parameters measured in the were semen volume, semen colour motility, sperm concentration, live sperm percentage, abnormal sperm cells percentage, total sperm cells per ejaculate and reaction time. The semen volume (mL) recorded in this study were 0.47, 1.73, 0.57 and 0.53 for T (0.0% RCM), 1 T (2.0% RCM), T (4.0% RCM) and T (6.0% RCM,) respectively. Sperm motility was higher 2 3 4 in T (2.0% RCM) group with a value of 82.6% while the control group (0.0% RCM) recorded 2 the least value of 68.6%. Rabbit bucks in T (4.0% RCM) and T (6.0% RCM) had higher 3 4 sperm motility values of 78.3% and 81.6% respectively above those in control group. From the findings of this study Roselle calyx meal supplementation at 2.0% improved sperm characteristics of mongrel rabbit bucks. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Le stress oxydatif a été identifié comme l'un des facteurs contribuant au sperme de mauvaise qualité. Des antioxydants ont toutefois été utiles pour réduire le stress oxydatif protégeant ainsi les spermatozoïdes provenant de la production réactive d'espèces d'oxygène (REO) à la production d'une spermatozoïque anormale et prévenir la fragmentation de l'acide désoxyribonucléique (ADN), améliorant ainsi la qualité du sperme. RoselleCalyx a été identifiée comme une source riche d'antioxydants importante dont la vitamine C est la vitamine C (acide ascorbique). Cette expérience a été menée pour évaluer l'effet des niveaux diététiques gradués de la supplémentation de repas RoselleCalyx sur le profil de sperme des daims de lapin de Mongrel. Vingt daims de lapin mongrel cliniquement criblés ont été utilisés pour l'étude. Les lapins ont été gérés de manière intensive et ont été fournis avec des aliments pour animaux, de l'eau et des forages ad-libitum. Quatre régimes expérimentaux ont été formulés pour ","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76589972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of selenium on growth performance, haematological indices, carcass characteristics and sensory properties of broiler chicken","authors":"R. O. Igwe, I. I. Osakwe, J. T. Ogunnupebi, E. N. Okeh, N. Etim,NseAbasi","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3545","url":null,"abstract":"The vital role of selenium in various metabolic reactions and its role as a component of antioxidant enzymes has awaken research interest in livestock production. Its influence on animal fertility, production and disease prevention is subject for on-going research. Deficiency of selenium have serious negative effect on animal skeletal and cardiac muscles which will in turn reduce growth, and there is dearth of information on its effect on growth performance, haematological indices and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken, the reason for this study. An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of selenium on growth performance, haematological indices, carcass characteristics and sensory properties of broiler birds. Atotal of 120, one-day-old chicks were randomly assigned to four treatments in a completely randomized design and were further divided into three replicates with 10birds per replicate. Selenium was administered orally through their drinking water in three levels such that treatment (T ) served as control. T , T , and T received 0.2mg, 0.4mg, 1 2 3 4 and 0.6mg, respectively. Data were collected on growth performance, haematological indices, carcass characteristics and sensory properties. Results showed selenium significantly (p<0.05) improved the final body weight (FBW), carcass weight, dressed weight of the birds and feed conversion ratio (FCR). Birds onT (2123.33g) had the highest 3 FBW with the least FCR (2.45) compared to those in other treatments. There were no significant (p>0.05) differences on the sensory properties of the meat. Result from the study showed that selenium improved the haematological indices with increased packed cell volume and haemoglobin concentration. Results obtained from this study revealed that the inclusion of selenium especially at 0.4mg level (T ) improved the growth performance, 3 carcass characteristics as well as the health status of the birds without having any detrimental effect on the birds. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Le rôle vital du sélénium dans diverses réactions métaboliques et son rôle en tant que composant des enzymes antioxydantes a réveillé l'intérêt de la recherche dans la production de bétail. Son influence sur la fertilité des animaux, la production et la prévention des maladies est soumise à des recherches en cours. La carence du sélénium présente un effet négatif grave sur les muscles squelettiques des animaux et cardiaques qui réduira à leur tour la croissance et il y a de la pénurie d'informations sur ses effets sur la performance de la croissance, les indices hématologiques et les caractéristiques de la carcasse du poulet à griller, la raison de cette étude. Une expérience a été réalisée pour enquêter sur l'effet du sélénium sur la performance de la croissance, les indices hématologiques, les caractéristiques de la carcasse et les propriétés sensorielles des oiseaux de poulets à griller. Un total de poussins âgés de 120 jours ont été attribués au hasard à quatre traitements dans ","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72980149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of dry season supplementary feeding on performance of bull calves in a Fulani herd in derived savanna zone of Nigeria","authors":"A. Busari, J. O. Oyewole, J. Akinlade, O. T. Ojuawo, J. A. Alalade","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3563","url":null,"abstract":"Inadequate nutrition remains a major constraint to improved cattle production in the traditional agro-pastoral system of derived savanna in Nigeria. Consequently, a trial that studied effect of supplementary feeding of dried brewers spent grain to grazing cattle in the dry season was carried out in four selected Fulani herds located in the four axis of the derived savanna zone. In the trial, studies were carried out on eight N'Dama and eight Bunaji bull calves in a randomized complete block design. The supplement DBSG (24% CP) was fed at the rate of 1kg/calf /day for the period of three months. The calves on supplementation consumed an average of 0.80 kg/day. The average daily weight gains were higher for bull-calves on supplementary feeding (85g/day for N'Dama versus 56 g/day for Bunaji) than those without the supplement (17 g/day for N'Dama versus 11g/day for Bunaji). N'Dama cattle gained more weight than Bunaji. Financial analysis showed that the net benefit for the two breeds fed with or without supplementation was higher for N'Dama than for Bunaji. Supplementation had a significant (P<0.05) effect on animal packed cell volume, red blood cells and haemoglobin values. The study showed that dietary protein supplementation had a significant influence on haematological parameters; body weight gains and the net economic returns. Thus dry season feed supplementation with dried brewers spent grain had a positive effect on Bunaji and N'Dama bull calves being raised in a traditional Fulani herd and could be encouraged as a strategy to boost cattle productivity during the critical dry season. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Une nutrition inadéquate reste une contrainte majeure à l'amélioration de la production bovine dans le système agro-pastoral traditionnel de la savane dérivée au Nigéria. Par conséquent, un essai qui a étudié l'effet de l'alimentation complémentaire de drèches de bière séchées sur le bétail au pâturage pendant la saison sèche a été réalisé dans quatre troupeaux peuls sélectionnés situés dans les quatre axes de la zone de savane dérivée. Dans le cadre de l'essai, des études ont été menées sur huit taurillons N'Dama et huit taurillons Bunaji dans un schéma en blocs complets randomisés. Le supplément DBSG (24% CP) a été administré à raison de 1 kg/veau/jour pendant une période de trois mois. Les veaux supplémentés consommaient en moyenne 0,80 kg/jour. Les gains de poids quotidiens moyens étaient plus élevés pour les taurillons recevant une alimentation complémentaire (85 g/jour pour le N'Dama contre 56 g/jour pour le Bunaji) que pour ceux sans complément (17 g/jour pour le N'Dama contre 11 g/jour pour le Bunaji). ). Les bovins N'Dama ont pris plus de poids que les Bunaji. L'analyse financière a montré que le bénéfice net pour les deux races nourries avec ou sans supplémentation était plus élevé pour les N'Dama que pour les Bunaji. La supplémentation a eu un effet significatif (P<0,05) sur l'hématocrite animal, les globules rouges et les valeurs d'hémoglo","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83028989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 on livestock production and marketing in Nigeria","authors":"O. Awoyomi, M. I. Olasoju, O. Kehinde, O. Adebowale, F. S. Awoyomi, V. I. Agbajelola, A. Ogugua","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3552","url":null,"abstract":"The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the agricultural value chains in Nigeria to economic uncertainties with the livestock sector at the receiving end of the impact of the accompanying effects.The present study assessed the extent of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on livestockfarmers. A web-based cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was conducted in randomly selected 12 States in Nigeria. Data gathered through the questionnaire included; respondents' demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19 pandemic, extent of impact of the pandemic, farm activities severely affected and mitigation efforts made by the affected livestock farmers.Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency count, percentage, mean and confidence interval set at p<0.05. This study revealed that majority (73%) of the livestock farmers were aware of COVID-19 pandemic, 66% practiced intensive farming system while 62% were into poultry production. Knowledge and attitude of livestock farmers regarding COVID-19 revealed that 86% of the respondents believed that COVID-19 did not have a specific drug for treatment, 97% agreed with the principle of hand washing, 70% had hand washing stations on their farms while 59% believed that animals could be infected with the disease. Of the extent of the impact of COVID-19, 42% claimed to have had high blood pressure, 80% lacked funds to run their farms while 27% witnessed the loss of loved ones, 86% of the farmers were severely affected in marketing of their products and services; 72%, 52% and 72% were affected in restocking, farm cleaning and transportation, respectively. As a result of the pandemic, 39% sought for loans and reduced labour, 24% stopped payment of salaries while 23% reduced the quantity and quality of feeds given to their animals. The present study highlighted the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the livestock industry in Nigeria. Therefore, concerted efforts to ensure the survival of the livestock industry must be put in place by individuals and the government at large to salvage current situation and emergency preparedness protocol should be put in place in case of future occurrence. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000La pandémie Covid-19 actuelle a exposé les chaînes de valeur agricole au Nigéria aux incertitudes économiques avec le secteur de l'élevage à la fin de l'impact des effets ci-joints. La présente étude a évalué l'étendue de l'impact de la pandémie de Covid-19 sur les éleveurs. Un questionnaire en ligne transversal en ligne basé sur le Web a été mené à 12 états sélectionnés au hasard au Nigéria. Données recueillies dans le questionnaire incluse; Les caractéristiques démographiques des répondants, les connaissances et l'attitude concernant la pandémie de Covid-19, l'étendue de l'impact de la pandémie, les activités agricoles gravement touchées et les efforts d'atténuation apportés par les éleveurs affectés. Les données obtenues ont été analysées à l'aide ","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85592208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of feeding different levels of red and black varieties of finger millet (Eleucine coracana) as replacement for maize on carcass evaluation of broiler chickens","authors":"M. Bot, E. Kpanja, A. Salifu, S. Garba, C. C. Akure, A. G. Zungum, A. A. Idris, I. M. Hassan","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3548","url":null,"abstract":"An experiment was conducted to evaluate effect of replacing maize with two varieties of fifinger millet (FM) (Eleucine coracana) on carcass evaluation of broiler chickens. Total of six hundred (600), one day-old chicks of Arbor acre breed were used for this experiment and fed red and black FM. Birds were allotted into ten (10) treatments of threereplicates,20 birds per replicate. Treatments 1 and 6 had no FM. Treatments 2, 3, 4 and 5 had red FM while treatments 7, 8, 9 and 10 had black FM. Figures connote number oftreatment and replacement levels of FM which signifies 0, 25, 50, 75, 100% and 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% for red and black FM, respectively using 2x5 factorial arrangement in Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Parameters evaluated included live weight, carcass weight, dressing percentage, prime cuts and organ weights. Significant (P<0.05) main effect was observed in dressing percentage, back, thigh, wings and lungs for replacement levels. However, there was significant (P<0.05) interaction in back and thigh while drumstick, breast and wings had none and all organ weights were not affected by FMvarieties across dietary treatments. Highest (2276g)weightwas in birds fed 75% redFM which was more than controls (2012g). Generally, birds fed FMperformedbetter compared to birds fed maize based diets. Chickens fed FM compared favourably with birds fed maize-based diets. Therefore, red and black finger millet can be recommended for farmers especially red FM to be incorporated into broiler chicken feeds. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Une expérience a été menée pour évaluer les effets du remplacement du maïs avec deux variétés de mil du doigt (MD) (Eleucine Coracana) sur l'évaluation de la carcasse des poulets à griller. Total de six cents (600), une race de race d'arbre d'arbores d'une journée a été utilisée pour cette expérience et une MD rouge et noir. Les oiseaux ont été attribués dans dix (10) traitements de trois réplicats, 20 oiseaux par réplication. Les traitements 1 et 6 n'ont pas de traitements MD 2, 3, 4 et 5 avaient rouge MD alors que les traitements 7, 8, 9 et 10 avaient noir MD. Les figures connaissent le nombre de niveaux de traitement et de remplacement de MD qui signifie 0, 25, 50, 75, 100% et 0, 25, 50, 75 et 100% pour MD rouge et noir, respectivement à l'aide d'un arrangement factoriel 2x5 dans une conception complètement randomisée (CCR ). Paramètres évalués inclus du poids en direct, du poids de la carcasse, du pourcentage de dressing, des coupes de prix et des poids d'organes. Un effet principal significatif (p <0,05) a été observé dans le pourcentage de dressage, le dos, la cuisson, les ailes et les poumons pour des niveaux de remplacement. Cependant, il y avait une interaction significative (p <0,05) dans la cuisson et la cuisse tandis que le pilon, la poitrine et les ailes n'avaient aucun et tous les poids d'organes n'étaient pas affectés par des variétés de MD à travers des traitements diététiques. Le poids le plus élevé (2276g) était dans l","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74594775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growth performance and haematological indices of mongrel rabbit bucks fed diets supplemented with Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx meal","authors":"E. F. Istifanus, I. Solomon, E. J. Idang","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3536","url":null,"abstract":"Many alternative feed resources have been identified and fed to rabbits without recourse to their physiological implications on the animals. Bioactive compounds present in Roselle and its content of vitamin C are believed to Improve the performance of rabbits. To provide support to body defense mechanism, diets must contain sufficient amount of nutrients and antioxidants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary levels of Roselle calyx meal supplementation on growth performance and haematological indices of mongrel rabbit bucks. Twenty healthy mongrel rabbit bucks were purchased and used for this study. Four experimental diets were formulated to contain dietary levels of Roselle calyx meal at 0.00% (control), 2.00%, 4.00% and 6.00% and coded as T , T , T and T respectively. The 1 2 3 4 four treatment groups were assigned to the four experimental diets in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was replicated three times with two rabbits per replicate. Each replicate received an assigned diet for eight weeks. The growth parameters evaluated were initial weight, final weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain, total feed intake, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio. At the end of the experimental period, blood samples were collected from each replicate for haematological analysis. Haematological parameters determined in the course of the study include; packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin (HB), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), Neutrophils and lymphocytes. From the results, all the growth parameters evaluated except initial weight were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by Roselle calyx meal. Total weight gain was higher (231.33g) in T (2.0% RCM) compared to other treatment groups. PCV (33.33%) and MCV (66.30fl) were higher in T2 (6.0% RCM). T (2.0% RCM) had higher WBC (5.80 x 4 2 9 10 /L while lower WBC was observed in T (4.0% RCM). All the haematological indices 3 evaluated varied (p<0.01) significantly among treatment groups. From the findings of this study, Roselle calyx meal supplementation at 2.0% in the diets of mongrel rabbit bucks is nontoxic, improves growth performance and ensures healthy status of mongrel rabbits. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000De nombreuses ressources alimentaires alternatives ont été identifiées et nourries aux lapins sans recourir à leurs implications physiologiques sur les animaux. Des composés bioactifs présents dans Roselle et sa teneur en vitamine C sont censés améliorer la performance des lapins. Pour soutenir le mécanisme de défense corporelle, les régimes doivent contenir une quantité suffisante de nutriments et d'antioxydants. L'objectif de cette étude était d'évaluer les effets des niveaux alimentaires de la supplémentation de repas RoselleCalyx sur la performance de la croissance et les indices hématologiques de daim de lapin de Mongrel. Vingt daim de lap","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73435371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diagnostic survey on utilization of Kanwa by ruminant livestock farmers in Sokoto state, Nigeria","authors":"A. Adulkarim, Khalifa Muhammad Aljameel, S. Maigandi, Y. Na-Allah","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3560","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the utilization of hydrated sodium carbonate (Kanwa) by farmers in Sokoto state. A survey was conducted in the three ADP zones of Sokoto state, each represented by three Local Government Areas to assess farmers' utilization of Kanwa on livestock production. The data collected in experiment were analysed using simple descriptive statistics. The result of the survey shows that 94.17% of the respondents offer Kanwa to their animals. Majority use Balma (32.74%), other types of Kanwa used by the respondents include Burunguzu (9.73%), table salt (19.47%), Hogga (5.3%) and Jan gishiri (0.88%). \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Cette étude a examiné l'utilisation du carbonate de sodium hydraté (Kanwa) par les agriculteurs de l'État de Sokoto. Une enquête a été menée dans les trois zones ADP de l'État de Sokoto, chacune représentée par trois zones de gouvernement local pour évaluer l'utilisation par les agriculteurs de la production animale de Kanwa. Les données recueillies dans l'expérience ont été analysées à l'aide de statistiques descriptives simples. Le résultat de l'enquête montre que 94,17% des répondants offrent le Kanwa à leurs animaux. La majorité utilise le Balma (32,74 %), les autres types de Kanwa utilisés par les répondants incluent le Burunguzu (9,73 %), le sel de table (19,47 %), le Hogga (5,3 %) et le Jan gishiri (0,88 %).","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85255301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance of Japanese quail chicks fed combined inclusion levels of meals of garlic (Allium sativum), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and oxytetracycline","authors":"O. I. Olayinka, G. Bawa, F. Abeke, M. Afolayan","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3549","url":null,"abstract":"In poultry industry, antibiotics are the most frequently used additive in poultry feeds to increase productivity. The residue effects on human health, resulting from the consumption of birds whose feeds contain antibiotics, makes ?nding an appropriate alternative of great importance. As a result of their nature, phytogenic feed additive could be specifically considered for this purpose.This study was conducted to investigate the effect of supplementing Japanese quail chick's diets with combined garlic, turmeric meal and Oxytetracycline on the growth performance and digestibility trial. The phytogenics were supplemented in the diets as feed additives and were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments of 120 birds each and were replicated three times in a completely randomized design with 40 birds per replicate. They were fed five experimental diets containing (25%garlic+75%turmeric, 50%garlic+50%turmeric,75%garlic+25%turmeric) and un supplemented (negative control) and antibiotic (oxytetracycline). The parameters measured are initial body weight, final body weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and feed cost per kg gain.There were significant differences in final weight,weight gain,average daily weight gain, total feed intakeandfeed conversion ratio across the treatment groups. No mortality was observed across the treatments. It was observed that quails fed dietary level of 75%garlic meal +25% turmeric meal had the best results in terms of all the parameters for performance and nutrient digestibility, except for crude protein and crude fibre that are statistically similar at 75% garlic + 25% turmeric, 50% garlic + 50% turmeric and 50% garlic + 50% turmeric, oxytetracycline, respectively and no significant difference for nitrogen free extracts. For optimal productivity75% garlic meal +25% turmeric meal is therefore recommended. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Dans l'industrie de la volaille, les antibiotiques sont l'additif le plus fréquemment utilisé dans les aliments pour volailles pour augmenter la productivité. Les effets résiduels sur la santé humaine, résultant de la consommation d'oiseaux dont les aliments contiennent des antibiotiques, rendent la recherche d'une alternative appropriée d'une grande importance. En raison de leur nature, les additifs alimentaires phytogéniques pourraient être spécifiquement envisagés à cette fin. Cette étude a été menée pour étudier l'effet de la supplémentation des régimes alimentaires des poussins de caille japonais avec une combinaison d'ail, de farine de curcuma et d'oxytétracycline sur les performances de croissance et l'essai de digestibilité. Les phytogéniques ont été complétés dans les régimes en tant qu'additifs alimentaires et ont été répartis au hasard dans cinq traitements diététiques de 120 oiseaux chacun et ont été répliqués trois fois dans une conception complètement aléatoire avec 40 oiseaux par répétition. Ils ont été nourris avec cinq régimes expérimentaux contenant (25 % d'ail + 75 % de c","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82532255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cassava leaves and peels: Nutritional value and potential productivity in West African dwarf breeds of sheep and goats– A review","authors":"O. A. Fasae, A. O. Yusuf","doi":"10.51791/njap.v49i3.3562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3562","url":null,"abstract":"Cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) leaves and peels are recognized as locally available feed resource with a high edible biomass yield for sheep and goat production in Nigeria. They have been successfully used as an alternative feed to overcome the dry season challenge posed by seasonal fluctuations. The nutritional value and potential productivity of cassava leaves and peels as feedstuff for West African dwarf (WAD) sheep and goat production systems were examined and reviewed. Results from literature showed cassava leaves and peels combine a great number of qualities and benefits in terms of nutrient supply and supplementation which supported growth and performance, thereby serving as a promising feedstuff and a source of high-quality feed for West African dwarf sheep and goat production. The crude protein content (%) of cassava leaves and peels ranged from 16.01 - 39.90and 3.45 – 6.50, respectively while tannin content was more concentrated in leaves (1.17 – 21.60%) compared to peels (0.12 - 0.31%).Average weight gain (g/day) of sheep and goats fed cassava leaves as sole and supplementary feed across literature varied from 30.36 - 48.33 and 23.21-26.25, respectively while sheep and goats fed cassava peels varied from 20.30 - 38.00g/day and 6.55 - 31.90g/day, respectively. Tannin in cassava leaves were found to possess an anthelmintic effect against nematode parasites, reducing gastro-intestinal nematode egg counts to about 52.94 to 78.48%. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters reviewed were within the range for clinically healthy sheep and goats while dressing percentage ranged from 32.57 - 61.00 %.It was therefore concluded that cassava leaves and peels can be used successfully as an adequate source of much needed protein and energy especially when fed as a supplement to other feed materials to improve productivity of WAD sheep and goats. \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000  \u0000Les feuilles et les pelures de manioc (Manihot esculenta crantz) sont reconnues comme une ressource alimentaire disponible localement avec un rendement élevé en biomasse comestible pour la production ovine et caprine au Nigeria. Ils ont été utilisés avec succès comme aliment alternatif pour surmonter le défi de la saison sèche posé par les fluctuations saisonnières. La valeur nutritionnelle et la productivité potentielle des feuilles et des pelures de manioc comme aliment pour les systèmes de production de moutons et de chèvres nains d'Afrique de l'Ouest (NAO) ont été examinées et passées en revue. Les résultats de la littérature ont montré que les feuilles et les pelures de manioc combinent un grand nombre de qualités et d'avantages en termes d'apport de nutriments et de supplémentation qui soutiennent la croissance et la performance, servant ainsi d'aliment prometteur et de source d'alimentation de haute qualité pour la production des ovins et caprins nains d'Afrique de l'Ouest. La teneur en protéines brutes (%) des feuilles et des pelures de manioc variait de 16,01 à 39,90 et de 3,45","PeriodicalId":19417,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Journal of Animal Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78822609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}