Vol. 49 No. 2 (2022)

Articles

• Chemical composition, secondary metabolites and nutritive value of elephant-ear tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb): A review

  N. J. Ekanem, U. A. Inyang, K. Ikwunze

  1-9

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• Effect of forage combinations, cutting age and season on biomass of Panicum maximum intercropped with Stylosanthes guianensis and Stylosanthes hamata in the derived savanna of Nigeria

  S. T. Oyewole, O. A. Aderinola

  10-20

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• Further utilisation of vegetable (Amaranthus cruentus) leaf meal using prebiotics and fibre degrading enzymes in broiler diets

  A. O. Fasuyi

  1-15

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• Effects of dietary intake of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) on growth response and blood indices of starter broiler chicks

  M. A. Oguntoye, U. M. Mafindi

  16-23

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• Effects of levels of Moringa oleifera leaf extract dietary inclusion on carcass characteristics and testicular measurement of rabbit bucks

  U. J. Bah, U. M. Kasimu, U. S. Bah

  24-32

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• Some meat quality parameters of broiler chickens fed diets containing different additives

  S. S. Kyakma, A. K. Tella, K. A. Sanwo

  33-45

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• Response of broilers chickens to commercial feed supplemented with cocoa powder as antioxidant under tropical environment

  A. B. Oloko, M. A. O. Mosobalaje, B. A. Bako , M. O. Raji

  46-55

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• Replacing dietary vitamin-mineral premix with leaf meal composites sustained the bone characteristics of broiler chickens

  O. A. Mosuro, T. S. Sigbeku, B. S. Adedeji , F. O. Jemiseye, F. G. Adebiyi , M. D. Olumide, A. A. Adeyemi, I. A. Oludoyi, S. O. Olufeko, T. V. Abokede, A. O. Solihu, O. A. Ogunwole

  56-67

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• Evaluation of processed blood and rumen contents of goat-based diets supplemented with phytogenic plant on growth and blood parameters of broiler chickens

  R. N. Nwose, D. I. Nwose, P. N. Onu

  68-74

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• Breast meat yield response and organ weight of broiler chickens to Ocimum gratissimum (Lyn) administered orally and in feed

  E. H. Japan, R. T. S. Ofongo

  75-85

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• Potentials of pepper elder (Peperomia pellucida) and humic acid as feed additives in noiler chicken production

  B. R. A. Omidiwura, O. C. Olajide, O. S. Olaniyan

  86-94

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• Serum biochemical assay of broiler chickens administered water containing various medicinal plant leaf methanol extract

  D. N. Onunkwor, I. U. Udokwu, E. O. Ekundayo, B. N. Ezenyilimba, J. N. Omumuabuike, F. C. Ezeoke

  95-100

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• Haematological and lipid profile of rabbits fed ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) additives to correct crude oil induced antioxidant challenges

  J. A. Imasuen, L . O. Obatta, F. O. Imhankon, A. O. Atanda

  101-111

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• Effect of dietary supplementation of ginger and garlic mixture on haematology and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens

  G. A. Williams, W. A. Olayemi, A. N. Mafimidiwo, J. O. Ogunrombi, V. O. Ogunade, V. O. Ogunade, O. O. Bolaji, B. T. Olufowobi

  112-122

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• Effect of orally administered aqueous extract of ginger and almond fruit extract on haematological and biochemical indices of weaned rabbits

  B. F. Olorunsogbon, M. I. Sangosina, A. M. Olorunsogbon

  123-129

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• Growth and haematological parameters of Isa-brown pullets fed Phyllanthus niruri leaf meal as additive at the chick phase

  G. O. Tayo, O. O. Olufayo, M. D. Olumide, A. O. Akintunde

  130-139

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• Phytogenic influence of Mangifera indica L. leaves and bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris S.) charcoal on gut microbial integrity and ammonia production in noiler chickens

  B. R. O. Omidiwura, O. S. Olaniyan, O. C. Olajide

  140-148

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• Carcass and organ characteristics of broiler finisher chickens fed dietary inclusion levels of Telfairia occidentalis leaf meal

  C. Ezenwosu, N. W. Anizoba, C. C. Nwoga, M. O. Onodugo, M. C. Ogwuegbu, F. U. Udeh, A. V. Mmoegbunam, A. E. Onyimonyi

  149-156

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• Performance and haematological indices evaluation of laying hens fed graded levels of raw garlic

  F. G. Adebiyi, O. A. Adebiyi, G. O. Adeyemo

  157-167

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• Performance and meat attributes of finisher broiler chickens administered aqueous extracts of dried calyx from roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

  V. O. Akinduro, E. K. Asaniyan

  168-179

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• Effect of feeding Jatropha tanjorensis leaf meal as a growth promoter on the performance, carcass characteristics and sensory properties of broiler chicken

  A. A. Malik, I. B. Busari, S. O. Idundun, Z. O. Adebowale, A. O. Okoye

  180-190

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• Effects of Maxigrain® enzyme supplemented beniseed hull on performance and haematological parameters of domestic laying hens

  R. Olajide

  191-200

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• Haematological indices, liver function and lipid profile of broiler chickens fed graded levels of scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimmum L.) meal

  R. S. Makama, B. David, C. D. Aaron, H. W. Kehinde, J. Yayi, I. J. Bala

  201-208

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• Carcass and internal organ changes in broiler chickens administered water containing various medicinal plant leaf methanol extracts

  D. N. Onunkwor, I. U. Udokwu, E. O. Ekundayo, B. N. Ezenyilimba, J. N. Omumuabuike, F. C. Ezeoke

  209-214

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• Influence of phosphorus sources and storage duration on physical characteristics and fibre fractions of Stylosanthes guianensis hay

  A. A. Amisu, I. A. Ewetola, O. A. Okekenu, S. O. Jimoh, J. A. Olanite

  215-224

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• Effects of age and plant location on agronomic indices, dry matter yield and nutrients composition for Mucuna pruriens (L) Var. Cream established under silvopastoral system

  A. A. Lamidi, S. J. Akpodee

  225-234

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• Importance of dietary copper supplementation in ruminant production: A review

  A. A. Saka, O. S. Sowande, A. O. Yusuf , F. O. Ogunleke

  235-245

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• Effect of ethanolic extract of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) on reproductive traits of Red Sokoto does

  Y. Y. Sakpe, J. Y. Adamu, Y. S. Kudu, A. Usman

  246-249

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• Effect of drying methods on the anti-nutritional content of selected browse plants in rain forest zone of Nigeria

  B. T. Akinyemi, P. A. Dele, K. O. Mozea, O. A. Okukenu, M. O. Babatunde, A. O. Jolaosho, O. M. Arigbede

  250-256

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• Regrowth potential of Panicum maximum (Ntchisi) and Andropogon tectorum as affected by fertilizer types during late rainy-season in Abeokuta, derived Savanna zone of Nigeria

  I. A. Ewetola, T. O. Muraina, A. A. Amisu, S. O. Jimoh, J. A. Olanite

  257-265

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• Techniques of sown pasture establishment and management in Sudan Savanna zone Nigeria: Technical report

  M. G. Garba, S. Gadaffi, W. Idowu

  266-274

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• Chemical composition, secondary metabolites and nutritive value of elephant-ear tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb): A review

  N. J. Ekanem, U. A. Inyang, K. Ikwunze

  277-286

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• Effect of forage combinations, cutting age and season on biomass of Panicum maximum intercropped with Stylosanthes guianensis and Stylosanthes hamata in the derived savanna of Nigeria

  S. T. Oyewole, O. A. Aderinola

  287-298

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• Grazing behaviour of West African dwarf sheep and goats co-grazed on natural pasture in the humid zone of Nigeria

  A. A. Adebayo, P. A. Adewuyi, O. G. Akewusola, O. J. Babayemi

  299-306

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• Influence of age at harvest on the organic nutrients degradability of shrub and tree forage plants by West African dwarf sheep

  V. O. A. Ojo, A. A. Lamidi, A. B. J. Aina

  307-316

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• Proximate and fibre constituents of browse plant species utilized by camels (Camelus dromedarius) in some selected areas of North–western Nigeria

  M. I. Ghude, N. A. Alassan, B. Bello, H. A. Alkali, S. A. Maigandi, I. R. Muhammad

  317-324

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