Animal Production

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

Performance Of Grower Rabbits Fed Graded Levels Of Alternanthera Sessilis(Sessile Joyweed) Supplemented With Concentrate Diet

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An 8-week study was conducted to determine the effect of feeding graded levels of Altemanthera sessilis on the performance of grower rabbits. Twenty (20) rabbits (chinchilla x New Zealand...

55 pages (7579 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Local Hens Fed Raw Or Boiled Pigeon Pea Seed Meals Diets

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Performances of local birds fed raw and boiled pigeon pea seed diets were investigated A total of sixty local birds (20 weeks old) were used for the experiment. The birds...

51 pages (9554 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Turkey Poults As Influenced By Gradated Levels Of Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus L) In The Diets

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The performance of turkey poults as influenced by graded levels of tigernut (cyperus esculentus L) was evaluated in this study. The experiment lasted for 8 (eight) weeks, five...

38 pages (6545 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Broiler Chickens Fed Raw Bambara Groundnut Offal Based Diet Supplemented With Multienzyme

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The experiment was conducted to determine the performance of broiler chickens fed raw Bambara groundnut offal based diet supplemented with multienzyme. One hundred and forty four...

46 pages (6924 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Traditional Methods Of Sheep And Coat Production In Isukwuato Local Government Area

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

60 pages (13348 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Boiling Periods On Nutrient And Anti-Nutrient Com Position Of Canavalia Plagiosperma Seed (Red Variety)

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The effect of different durations of boiling on nutrient composition and anti-nutrient contents of Canavalia plagiosperina (red variety) was carried out using proximate, minerals...

48 pages (9686 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Influence Of Varying Levels Of Dietary African Porridge Fruit (Tetrapleura Tetraptera) And African Sweet Basil (Ocimum Gratissimum) On Performance Of Turkey Poults

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The influence of varying levels of dietary African porridge fruits (Tetrapleura tetraptera) and African sweet basil (Ocimum gratissimum) on the performance of Turkey poults were ...

59 pages (11489 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Of Weaner Rabbits Fed Ensiled, Fermented And Dried Cocoa Pod Meal XXX

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Twenty four New Zealand x chinchilla weaner bucks aged 6 weeks and averaging 0.52kg in weight were randomly divided into 4 groups of 6(six) animals per group. The bucks were...

38 pages (6660 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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