Animal Production

Performance Of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats Fed Varying Levels Of Palm Kernel Cake (PKC)/Brewers Dried Grains (BDG) In Cassava Peel Meal Based Diets

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The performance of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) and Brewer Dried Grains (BDG) in cassava peel meal based diets was evaluated in three experiments. The...

118 pages (31317 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Feeding Fresh Forage Supplemen1ed With Concentrate On The Growth Performance Of West African Dwarf Goat

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An experiment was carried out to investigate the performance of' WAD goats fed forage supplemented with concentrate in a completely randomized design. The ['ceding trial lasted lbr 60days...

67 pages (11137 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Observable Behavioral And Physiologic Changes Accompanying The Estrus Cycle In The Guts In The University Farm

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Behavioral and physiological changes in estrus were studied over a period of three cycles ( 64 days) in a completely randomized design experiment. A total of 16 gilts were examined with...

47 pages (6569 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of The Nutrient Value Of Some Browse Plants In Umudike South Easthern Nigeria

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Seventeen browse plants eaten by cattle in Umudike, Aha State were subjected to nutritional evaluation. The browsed plants were classified on basis of frequency of browsing into heavily,...

62 pages (10237 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Reproductive Performance Of Rabbits At Different Remating Intervals

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The reproductive performance of rabbits at different re-mating intervals was investigated using 27 primiparous Dutch crosses. The does were placed on three treatment groups comprising...

87 pages (19927 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Egg Production And Egg Quality Parameters In F1, Crosses Of Local X Exotic Chicken In Hot-Humid Environment

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A study was conducted to determine the effect of cross-breeding normal feather, naked neck and frizzle local chicken with exotic Arbor Acre broiler breeder stock on growth, egg production...

58 pages (9551 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Potential Of Local Spices: Monodora myristica (Ehuru), Zinqiber officinale (Ginger), And Cocos nucifera (Copra Spice) On The Utilization Of Sundried Cassava Peel Meal- Based Diet By Weaner Rabbit.

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Sixteen (16) Newzealand white x chinchilla weaner rabbits averaging 0.79kg in weight and aged between 7 and 8 weeks were randomly divided into four groups of four (4) animals per...

68 pages (13446 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Prevalence Of Mange In Pigs In Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.

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A survey was conducted on the prevalence of mange inpigS in Owerri North L.G.A, Imo state. Ten pig farmers were sampled. Data were collected by structured questionaires visual observation...

38 pages (5385 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Conditions Of Slaughter And Disposal Of By-Product: A Case Study Of Arochukwu And Umuahia Township Abattoirs

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 The study was conducted to assess and compare the conditions of slaughter and disposal of by-products in both Arochukwu and umuahia township abbttoirs. The relevant data were...

56 pages (12217 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Selected Brands Of Milk Powder Packaged In Sachets Available In Umuahia, South-Eastern Nigeria

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The constituents of ten milk samples packaged in small sachets were analyzed and values obtained compared with values indicated on the labels of the brands. The samples were analyzed for...

93 pages (19128 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Seasonal Variation In Semen Quality And Blood Profile Of Three Phenotypes Of The Local Chickens

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The effect of season on semen quality and blood profile was studied in three phenotypes of the local cocks of Nigeria comprising of nine normal feathered, nine naked-neck and nine frizzle...

91 pages (18566 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Proximate Composition, Anti-Nutritional Properties And Mineral Assay Of Raw And Processed Canavalia Plagiosperma Seed

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The nutritional potential and comparative effects of various processing methods on the proximate composition, gross energy, mineral content and anti-nutritional factors of C'ciiiavalia...

76 pages (17740 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Body Condition Score Of White Fulani And N'dama Crossbred In A University Herd

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 Body condition score evaluation was carried out at the Cattle Unit of Teaching and Research farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Twelve cattle, each...

56 pages (9679 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Prolificacy And Mortality Of West African Dwarf Goat (Wad) Raised Intensively In A University Livestock Farm

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The production record of WAD goats raised intensively at MOUAU livestock farm was evaluated within a period of 9 years (1998-2006) Parameters of interest were prolificacy, pre and post...

65 pages (11485 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Dietary Graded Levels Of Tigernuts (Cyperus esculentus L) On The Performance Of Turkeys

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A fifty-six day experiment was conducted to determine the performance of turkey poults as influenced by graded levels of tigernuts on the growth performance, cut-parts, carcass nutrient...

36 pages (6245 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Blood Constituents And Organ Weights Of Weaner Pigs Fed Graded Levels Of Sweet Potato/Yam(Ipomoea Batatas/Dioscorea Rutundata) Peel Meal In Place Of Maize In A Maize-Based Diets

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24 weaner pigs were used to assess the blood constituents and organ weights of weaner pigs fed graded level 'of combined yarn peel and sweet potato peel meal in a maize-based diet. They...

43 pages (7031 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Broiler Chickens Fed Graded Levels Of Boiled Mucuna Sloanei Supplemented With Maxigrain Enzyme.

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A 56 days of feeding trial was conducted using 120 B-Nots breeds chicks to investigate the performance of broilers chickens fed boiled Mucuna sloanei supplemented with Maxigrain® ...

49 pages (8743 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Proximate Composition And Preference Of Two Grasses (Pennisetum purpureum, Panicum Maximum) And Two Legumes (Centrosema Molle, Calapoganuim Mucunoides) Fed To West African Dwarf Bucks

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A 14 days trial was carried to determine the proximate composition and preference of two grasses (Pennisetum purpureum, Panicum maiximum) and two legumes (Centrosema molle, Calapogonium...

41 pages (8060 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Response Of Finisher Broilers Birds Fed Varying Levels Of Toasted Bambara Groundnut Offal (Vigna Subterroenea)

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A 21day feeding trial involving one hundred and fifty (150) five weeks old broiler chicks was conducted to evaluate the growth performance, carcass, organ and economic characteristics...

55 pages (13167 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Body Condition Scores Of White Fulani X N'dama Crossbred In University Research Farm

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A study was conducted in the early raining season at the cattle unit of the teaching and research farm of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to evaluate body condition...

39 pages (9144 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance, Carcass And Internal Organ Characteristics Of Broiler Chickens Fed Soybean-Based Diets Partially Replaced With Variable Levels Of Raw Jackfruit Seed Meal (Artocarpus Heterophyllus)

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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of raw Jackfruit seed meal (JSM) partially replacing soybean in broiler chickens diet. A total number of 150 broiler chickens were used for...

63 pages (10525 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Growth Performance And Serum Biochemistry Of Earthworm (Hyperiodrilus Euryaulos) Cultured In Different Animal Dung Media

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This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different animal dung media on growth performance and serum biochemistry of earthworm (hyperiodrilus euryaulos) cultured in...

44 pages (8271 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Proximate, Vitamin And Mineral Composition Of Earthworm (Hyperiodrilus Euryaulos) Cultured In Different Animal Dung Media

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This experiment was conducted to investigate the proximate, vitamin and mineral composition of earthworm (Hyperiodrilus euryaulos) cultured in different animal dung media. A completely...

46 pages (10049 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Replacement Value Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis) Seed Meal For Soybean Seed Meal. (On Growth Performance Of Turkey Poult).

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Seventy two — old turkey poults were used to evaluate the replacement value of fluted pumpkin seed meal (PSM) for soybeans (SBM) in turkey grower feed. The experimental design was a...

45 pages (12580 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Haematology And Serum Biochemistry Of West African Dwarf Goat Fed Varrying Ratios Of Panicum Maximum And Alchornae Cordifolia As Replacement For Maize Offal

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 Twelve(12) West Africa dwarf(WAD) bucks, about 5-8 months of age, having a weight range from 5-6kg were used to evaluate the haematology and serum biochermistry of goats fed diets...

43 pages (8880 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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