PROXIMATE ANALYSIS, CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, AMINO ACID CONCENTRATIONS AND ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTOR OF MAIZE OFFAL IN FEEDING RABBITS

Authors

  • F. F. Ajimohun National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau state
  • U. D. Doma National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau state
  • Y. P. Mancha Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
  • D. J. U. Kalla Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
  • D. O. Oshibanjo University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6015

Keywords:

Maize offal, proximate, chemical compositions, amino acid concentrations, anti-nutritional factor

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the optimal nutritional availability of maize offal and agro-industrial by products in diets of weaner rabbits. Maize offal was obtained from an agro-industrial market in Jos, Plateau State. Maize offal obtained was subjected to proximate analysis, chemical compositions, amino acid concentrations, and anti-nutritional factors using a standard procedure. The proximate results showed that maize offal contains 91.74% dry matter, 8.26% crude protein, 16.99% crude fibre, 4.28 % ether extract, 4.26% ash, and nitrogen-free extract (66.21%) while calcium and phosphorus values were (0.48 and 0.12%) respectively. The results obtained showed maize offal contain 3.93g/100g and1.66g/100g of lysine and Methionine respectively. Phytate (3.42mg), tannin (1.16mg) trypsin (12.00mg), Haemaglutinin (12.5mg), saponin (15.25mg) and oxalate (25.00mg). From the result obtained for chemical compositions, amino acid concentrations, and anti nutritional factors, it showed maize offal can be used as fed stuff in rabbit production.

Author Biographies

F. F. Ajimohun, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau state

National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau state

Y. P. Mancha, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

Department of Animal production

D. J. U. Kalla, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

Department of Animal production

D. O. Oshibanjo, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Department of Animal production

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Ajimohun, F. F., Doma, U. D., Mancha, Y. P., Kalla, D. J. U., & Oshibanjo, D. O. (2024). PROXIMATE ANALYSIS, CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS, AMINO ACID CONCENTRATIONS AND ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTOR OF MAIZE OFFAL IN FEEDING RABBITS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1754–1757. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6015

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2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

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