Works by Michael Okpara University

A Comparison Of Some Methods Of Leaf Area Determination On Some Crops In Umudike In South Eastern Nigeria

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The project located at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike teaching and research farm, Umudike aimed at establishing the conversion factors which when applied will...

57 pages (7594 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Morphometric Changes In Pregnant Sows

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A study was conducted to ascertain the morphorneiric changes that occur following pregnancy in sows in Michael Okpara University livestock fann. Eight animals were used to conduct...

50 pages (6499 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Genotype On Growth Traits During The Growing Phase Of Pullets.

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Body traits of two genotypes of puflets consisting of fifty Bovan Brown and fifty Lohmann Brown were compared using independent t-test. The traits measured were body weight (BWT),...

50 pages (6499 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Retention Of Broiler Finishers Fed Diets Containing Fermented Composite Cassava Meal

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Nutrient retention of finisher broilers fed graded levels of fermented composite cassava meal (FCCM) based diets was investigated using twenty four 8-weeks-old Anak broiler birds...

53 pages (8063 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Tue Chemical Composition And Relative Preference Intake Of Some Selected Browse Plants By West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats

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Six West African Dwarf (WAD) goats (bucks) averaging 8.0kg in weight and about 11 months of age were used, to evaluate [lie chemical composition and relative preference of ten...

57 pages (12151 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phenotypic Characterization Of West African Dwarf Sheep In Abia State, Southeast Nigeria

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Genetic improvement of ovine breeds has formally been achieved through the cioi t of e.\otic and local (indigenous) sheep to the d sad vantage of the latter ( alaLo aiRl \ crc. ...

72 pages (17238 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Determination Of Micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe And Mn) Requirement Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Soils Of Southeastern Nigeria.

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This research was carried out to determine maize (Zea mays L) requirement of Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe fertilization, through a correlation and calibration test, in laboratory, greenhouse and...

245 pages (57183 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Portulaca Oleracea L. On Some Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotozin (Stz) Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

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The phytochemical content of Portulaca oleracea leaves were analysed and found to contain phenols, alkaloids, reducing sugar, flavonoids and taimins. The proximate composition...

123 pages (22103 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Plasma Iron, Zinc And Iodine Concentrations In Subjects Aged Nine To Sixteen Years In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study determined the severity and prevalence of multiple micronutrient deficiency of iron, zinc and iodine among children aged 9-1 6ycars in Umuahia and Ohafia areas of Abia...

104 pages (18036 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Some Accessions Of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylls Stenocarpa Hochst El A) Harms For Yield Aid Yield Components

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Yield has been the major factor determining the level of production and consumption of African yam bean in Nigeria. Fifteen different accessions of the African yam bean ...

62 pages (8318 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Socio-Economic Determinants Of Labour Migration In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study was motivated by the necessity to establish the socio-economic determinants of ruralurban labour migration in Abia State and the effect on both source and destination...

65 pages (13118 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Taxation Strategies Of Companies In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies) In Rivers State

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The purpose of this project is to bring into focus the taxation strategies of • companies and to find out the factors that influence it. Research questionnaire will be...

70 pages (15254 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status Of School Children 5-10 Years In Uyo Akwa Ibom State

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The study was carried out to determine nutritional status of school age children (5-10 years) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. Two schools were purposively used for the study....

70 pages (15254 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Acute Toxicity Of Gramoxone (Paraquat Dichloride) To The Fresh Water Catfish: Clarias Gariepinus (Burcii) Post Fingerlings.

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Carias gariepimis post fingerlings ranging Ibm 3.0 to 4.1 g ± ).08 S.F. were subjected to 20ppm, 40ppm, 60 1:m, 30ppm and I 00ppm of gramoxone for 9 hours static bioassay. 'ftc...

69 pages (8954 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Growth Performance, Reproductive And Haematological Characteristics Of Rabbit Bucks Fed Boiled Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seed Meal

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An experiment was conducted to determine the growth performance, blood parameters and reproductive characteristics of 8-week old male weaner rabbits fed 20% boiled pigeon pea seed...

94 pages (16865 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Storage On The Oxidative Stability Of Palm Oil Samples Produced From Elaeis Guineensis And Elaeis Oleifera

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The effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples collected from NIFOR Benin and produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oefera was investigated. Five oil...

65 pages (10403 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Predisposition To Atherosclerosis In Umuahia And Ishiacu Residents Using Elevated Lipid Levels As Indices.

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Arteriosclerosis is slowly progressing inflammatory disease characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intimae of large and medium sized arteries. Elevated ...

153 pages (33639 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Diagnosis Of Systemic Lupu Erythematosus By Double Immunodiffusion Technique

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Serum obtained from a female patient confirmed to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) positive and serum from non-SLE female were used as antigen to induce antibody production...

66 pages (11407 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Cissus Quandragularis Extracts On Rats And Tilapia Fish

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Studies were carried out to investigate the effects of Cissus quandragularis on rat and tilapia fish. Phytochemicals present in the plant materials were also determined. Results ...

103 pages (21034 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Administration Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina Del Leaves On Terine Contraction And Milk Production In Guinea Pigs

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The effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalinu Del on litter weight gain, milk  production, uterine and mammary gland contraction amplitudes were studied using guinea...

78 pages (13665 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Intakes Of Cassava Cyanide And Low Protein Diet In The Aetiology Of Tropical Pancreatitis In Rats

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The possible connection between low protein and cassava cyanide intake and the etiology of tropical pancreatitis was investigated in male albino Wister rats. Essential biochemical...

80 pages (13607 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Polyphenol Oxidase Activity And Antioxidant Changes Associated With Storage And Processing Of Four Food Crops.

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Four fresh food crops namely, Dioscorea rottindala (white yam), Xantliosonra spp. (cocoyam), 1pornoea batatas (sweet potato), and Solanurir tuherosum (Irish potato) were ...

81 pages (14514 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Rural Credit Access Use In Arable Crop Production In Imo State, Nigeria

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This study was based on rural credit access and use in arable crop production in Imo State. The research was determined to examine the rural credit access use in arabic crop...

94 pages (15170 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

An Experimental Design On The Effect Of The Treatments Of Tuberculosis On Age Groups In Years.

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The main objective of this work is to specify whether a particular age group is affected by tuberculosis more than the other(s) and also to know the effect of (drug) treatments of...

38 pages (5955 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Acetic Acid Bacteria (Acetobacter Aceti) On Yeasts Growth And Metabolism During The Fermentation Of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Juice

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Effect of acetic acid bacteria (Acetobacter aceti) on yeast growth and metabolism during fermentation of soursop juice was studied. Preliminary studies were carried out to...

80 pages (14842 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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