Animal Production

Effect Of A Single Straight Diet Fortified With Fish Meal Qn The Growth Of Broilers Raised To 6 Weeks

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This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of single straight diet fortified with fish meal on the growth of broilers. The basal diet was augmented with fishmeal to take the...

40 pages (6495 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of A Single Diet Enriched With Soybean Protein On The Performance Of Broilers Fed To Six Weeks

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This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of single phase straight diet on the growth of broilers. Four broiler diets were formulated containing 22%, 24%, 26% and 28%...

40 pages (5725 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Performance Of Three Broiler Genotypes Based On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics And Mortality In The Humid Tropics

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The study was carried out to evaluate the comparative performance of Hubbard, Arbor Acres and Cobb 500 broiler genotypes based on growth performance and mortality in the humid tropics....

44 pages (11254 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Estimation Of Genetic Nd Phenotypic Parameters For Economic Traits In Rabbits Raised In The Humid Tropics Of Nigeria

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Data from 363 kitten obtained over period of 9 months (June, 2002 — March, 2003) from the mating of ten bucks and forty — four breeding does consisting of thirty Dutch and...

71 pages (12299 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Combining Abilities For Growth Traits In The Domestic Rabbit

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In this study to determine general and specific combining ability, reciprocal effect and heterosis, three breeds of rabbits namely New Zealand White (NZW), Dutch (DT) and...

74 pages (15530 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Performance Of Crossbred Naked Neck, Frizzle Chicken And Normal Feather With Exotic Layer Strain In A Humid Tropical Environment

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A total of 159 crossbred local chicken generated from main and reciprocal crosses of local chicken consisting of normal feathers, naked neck and frizzle chicken with an exotic layer...

58 pages (14034 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Interrelationship And Repeatability Estimates Of Body Traits Of Three Broiler Strains (Hubbard, Marshal And Ros)

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A study was conducted to determine the inter relationship and repeatability estimate of body traits of three broiler strains. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) day old chicks...

61 pages (14907 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Turkey Poults As Influenced By Dietary Replacement Of Soy Bean Meal By Fluted Pumpkin Seed Meal (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.).

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A Total of seventy two turkey poults was procured at day old and were used in an experiment to determine the performance of turkey poults fed varying levels (0,20,30, 40%) of...

47 pages (10511 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Toasted Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterraenea L.) As Replacement For Soyabean On Growth Performance Of Starter Broiler Chickens

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High cost of feed is a recurring limitation to poultry production in Nigeria which has been rated at 70 - 80 percent of total cost of production (Madubuike and Ekenyem,...

42 pages (12233 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Broiler Chicken Fed Different Cereal Grains (Maize, Sorghum ,Wheat, And Millets)

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A total of one hundred and twenty (120) day old chicks were used in an eight weeks trial to evaluate the growth performance, carcass characteristics and economic benefits of ...

70 pages (17786 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Reproductive Performance Of Purebred Rabbits In Umudike, Abia State

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This study was conducted to determine the reproductive performances of purebred rabbits in Umudike, Abia state. Newzeal and White and Chinchilla rabbit does were compared using 10...

32 pages (6327 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Growth Performance And Physiological Response Of Weaner Rabbits Fed Red Sandalwood (Plerocarpus Santalinoides) Leaves

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Eighteen weaner rabbits were used to evaluate the effect of fresh leaves of Pterocarpus santalinoides on the growth performance and serum chemistry parameters. The rabbits were ...

50 pages (13598 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Carcass And Organ Characteristics Of Grower Turkeys Fed Dietary Levels Of Toasted Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterraenea) Offal

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A 56-day feeding trial involving sixty (60) 8 weeks old turkey poults was conducted to evaluate the organ and carcass characteristics of grower turkeys fed varying dietary levels of...

48 pages (13441 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Aspilia Africana On Testicular Morphometry And Semen Characteristics Of Rabbit Bucks

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This research work was conducted to check the impact of Aspilia africana leaves on the reproductive performance of rabbit bucks. A total of twenty seven (27) mixed rabbit breeds ...

49 pages (11216 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Relationship Between Body Weight, Organ And Linear Body Measurement Of Broiler Chickens.

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The study was conducted to determine the relationship between body weight, organ and linear traits of three commercial strains of broiler chicken. A total of two hundred and...

53 pages (12377 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Evaluation Of Two Nitrogen Sources On Performance And Blood Parameters Of Creep-Fed Lambs And Kids

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A comparative evaluation of two creep diets formulated from two nitrogen 4 sources on the performance and blood parameters of lambs and Kids was undertaken in a 60-day study. The...

40 pages (8942 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Seasons On Some Characteristics Of Laying Birds Under Two Systems Of Management In Umudike

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He sectional effect on egg production, atonality and intake of a total of 2 50() layers housed in deep litter and battery cage systems were investigated using environmental...

64 pages (10844 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Flavoring Creep Diet On Growth Performance Of Piglets.

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This study investigated the effect of flavoured creep diets on the performance of piglets. Sixteen cross breed piglets (large white /landrace) at two weeks of age were housed in...

54 pages (8239 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Weaner Rabbits Fed Graded Levels Of Processed Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Meal

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Twenty-four (24) 6-week old rabbits of average initial weight of 700g were used to determine the performance and haernatological status of rabbits fed graded levels of soaked...

40 pages (6426 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Intake And Digestibility Of Pigeon Pea-Cassava Peel Based Diets By West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats.

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A 35-day digestibility feeding trial was conducted with four West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks averaging 12kg in weight and aged between 9-12 months, to determine the intake and...

60 pages (12592 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

Traditional Methods Of Sheep Ani) Coat Production In Isuikwuato Local Government Area

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A survey was conducted to investigate the prevailing diseases and management practices of sheep and goats in four communities of lsuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia ...

64 pages (13836 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Vitamin E Supplementation On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows

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Three experiments evaluated the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the growth and reproductive performance of female pigs. In the first experiment, twelve Large White x ...

143 pages (29505 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Mucuna Seed Meal-Based Diets For Goat Production In South-Eastern Nigeria

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An evaluation of Mucuna seed meal (MSM)-based diets for goat production in South-Eastern Nigeria was conducted through four experiments involving 28 adult and young West African...

162 pages (32074 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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