Vol. 48 No. 6 (2021)

Articles

• Use of breast length as a quantitative trait in characterisation of indigenous chickens in Semi-arid Nigeria

  Z. A. Dankoli, I. R. Muhammad, D. M. Ogah

  1-12

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• Impact of covid-19 on livestock production in Nigeria: A review

  R. N. Nwose, D. I. Nwose, P. N. Onu, A. I. Adeolu, J. M. I. Nwenya

  13-22

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• Assessment of organ weights and testicular histology of heat-stressed cockerels given lycopene and Tetracarpidium conophorum leaf extract

  O. A. Ojo, B. S. Salawu

  22-33

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• Effects of ejaculation frequency on semen characteristics and serum testosterone concentration in Red Sokoto bucks

  O. K. Omasanya, J. O. Hassan, A. A. Oloye, I. K. Oyewusi, O. O. Oni, S. A. Olurode, O. O. Oloruntuga, A. A. Adeusi, A. P. Bassahwa, A. S. Adetomiwa, L. Mustapha

  34-45

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• Antioxidativeeffect of watermelon (Citrulluslanatttus) juice on fertilizing potential of extended boar semen

  J. O Oyeniran, O. A. Sokunbi, T. O. Faniyi, S. H Nuhu, A. Mohammed, , M. J. Sanga,

  46-55

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• Assessment of dietary supplementation of thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed on growth and reproductive performance of Clarias gariepinus broodstock

  S. E. Olusola, C. A. Aladegboye, F. D. Amulejoye, T. A Fatoba

  56-64

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• Histology of juvenile African giant catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed Morinda lucida (Oruwo leaf)

  C. O. Raimi, W. A. Oyelade, A. O. Alao

  65 - 76

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• Evaluation of dynamics and prevalence of microbial flora of soaked dry meats (Kundi and Ponmo) in Nigeria

  O. O. Kehinde, G. E. O. Makinde, O. Agbato, O. O. Adebowale, O. J. Awoyomi, O. G. Fasanmi

  77-87

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• Evaluation of chemical properties of Kilishi prepared from fermented cattle and camel beef in semi-arid Nigeria

  S. K. Inusa, B. F. Muhammad

  88-97

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• Influence of curry, mint and pawpaw leaves supplemented diets on microbial load of spent layer's muscles and meat at different post mortem ageing period

  M. B. Bislava, U. M. Kolo, A. I. Bukar, M. M. Adeboye, S. Buba, I. Lawan

  98-105

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• Solid-state fermentation improves the nutritive value of grated cassava roots and palm kernel cake mix for growing pigs

  N. O. Aladi, F. C. Okpaliko, L.C. Ikpamezie, A. A. Omede, O. O Emenalom, I. C. Okoli, N. J. Okeudo

  106-120

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• Growth performance of broiler starter chickens fed varying levels of five different vitamin-mineral premixes

  O. J. Aboderin, O. O. Ojebiyi, A. J. Popoola, A. Oyewole, N. T Olaitan

  121-129

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• Growth performance characteristics of broiler starter birds fed three Moringa oleifera fractions as additive without mineral and amino acid supplementation

  N. J Anyanwu, C. J. Duruigbo, C. F. Simobi , I. I. Ekpe, G. A. Kalio

  130-136

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• Prospects of extruded grain legumes for meat-type chickens: Effect on endogenous enzyme activity, starch utilization, growth and organ development

  O. O Adeleye, O. B. Oduntan, O. Agunbiade, D. Farayibi

  137-155

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• Evaluation of the effects of feeding selected antioxidant plants supplements on the performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

  O. A. Adediran, A. B. Omojola

  156-166

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• Influence of cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) powder as additive on jejenal histomophometry, growth performance, haemato-biochemical indices, carcass traits and breast meat lipid profile of broiler chickens

  O. J. Odutayo, A. A. Adeyemo, D. J. Ibigbami, O. M. Sogunle, R. O. Olaifa, O. A. Akinwale, V. A. Orebiyi, V. A. Ojebisi, A. O. Joel

  167-184

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• Comparative effects of dietary inclusion of ginger and turmeric powder on blood profile of Isa Brown pullet chicks

  G. O. Kujero, O. A. Adeyemi, O. M. Sogunle, R. A. Sobayo, C. P. Njoku, F. A. Adewole

  185-197

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• Effect of Yeast Beta-Glucans on Aflatoxin Absorption In The Gut of Broiler Chickens

  J. B. Adeogun, O. A. Abu, E. O. Ewuola

  198-208

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• Effect of dietary chili pepper (Capiscum annum) supplementation on carcass characteristics, proximate composition and lipid profile of broiler chickens

  O. O. Awodola-Peters, M. O. Yahaya, K. Y. Oganija, B. O. Adetoro, M. O. Bolarinwa, A. A. Saka, A. O. Akinyemi

  209-216

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• Growth performance, carcass characteristics and villi morphometry of broiler chickens fed diets containing Mentha piperitaand Adansonia digitataleaves meals as phytobiotics

  R. S. Reuben , P. A. Onimisi, A. A. Sekoni, E. A. Salihu

  217-228

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• Response of broiler chickens to graded levels of maize offal

  S. T. Rabo, U. D. Doma, K. M. Bello

  229-236

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• Nutrient utilization by broiler chickens fed differently processed cassava-soya blends

  A. T. Amos, J. O. Amos Olowoniyi, D. U. Kareem, W. O. Olukowi, G. K. Odeyemi, E. O. Ajayi, D. O. Adekola, O. M. O. Idowu

  237-257

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• Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of noiler chickens fed with different biotic additives at chicks phase

  K. R. Idowu , D. J. Ibigbami, O. P. A. Idowu, A. A. Adeyemo, A. I. Iyanda, O. A. Adeyemi

  258-266

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• Effect of feed restriction and enzyme supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics and cost benefit of marshal broiler chickens

  K. R. Idowu, S. D. Idowu, A. I. Iyanda, A. V. Adegoke, O. P. A. Idowu, O. A. Adeyemi

  267-275

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• Influence of humic acid supplemented diets on intestinal microbiome and laying performance of egg-type chicken

  A. F. Agboola, B. R. O. Omidiwura, A. O. Omole, O. A. Olanrewaju, Y. E. Adeniran

  276-286

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• Partial and complete displacement of inorganic feed phosphates by microbial phytase decrease phosphorus excretion and maintain tibia integrity in broiler chickens fed maize-soybean meal or wheat-soybean meal based diets

  O. O. Adeleye, A. A. Ajayi, O. S. Subair

  287-303

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• Sowing density of herbage and seed production from two Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis (L) DC.) cultivars.

  A. O. Jolaosho, J. O. Akinola, O. A. Okukenu, R. T. Binuomote, J. A. Odedire

  304 - 311

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• Chemical composition of Brachiaria ruziziensis and Chloris gayana as affected by age at harvest

  O. A. Okukenu, A. A. Eesuola, P. A. Dele, B. T. Akinyemi, A. A. Amisu, O. S. Onifade, A. O. Jolaosho, O. A. Owuye, S. S. Adegboyega

  312 - 320

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• Challenges and threats to rangeland utilization and appropriate intervention indicators for sustainable livestock production in North Bank Region of The Gambia

  Y. Garba, E. Jobe, E. A. Adeola, I. R. Muhammad

  321 - 331

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• Current status, challenges and strategies employed to raise the population of small ruminants in Botswana:Areview

  J. C. Moreki, M. I. Moseki, T. Kopano

  332 - 347

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• A mixed ration of crop residues: effects on rumen fermentation characteristics and blood indices of WestAfrican dwarf sheep

  S. O. Omotosho, F. T. Ajayi, B. A. Boladuro, P. C. Emerue

  348 - 362

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• Poverty reduction among beef cattle value chain actors in North-West zone of Nigeria

  Z. G. Rekwot, O. Oyinbo, N. P. Achi

  363 - 373

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• Effects of dietary inclusion of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) powder on oxidative stress and cortisol concentration in goats during pregnancy and onset of postpartum

  O. A. Oderinwale, B. O. Oluwatosin, M. O. Onagbesan, E. O. Adekunle, A. Y. Shuaibu, S. D. Amosu, A. J. Adeyemo, O. M. Kuye, J. O. Olalere, I. T. Ajewole

  374 - 390

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• Influence of breed, sex and their interaction on liveweight, dressed weight and dressing percentage of broiler chicken

  K. O. Kareem-Ibrahim, O. T. F. Abanikannda, S. Nwadialo, H. T. Ayinde

  391 - 400

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