2018: NSAP 2018 Proceedings

Articles

• Estimation of heritability and repeatability for pre-weaning body weights of domestic rabbits raised in derived savannah zone of Nigeria

  A. I. Adeolu, V. U. Oleforuh-Okoleh, S. N. Ibe, E. N. Nwachukwu

  1-3

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• Sexual Dimorphism and Phenotpic Correlations among Growth Traits of Exotic Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

  A. A. Adeoye, J. E. Udo, A. D. Oladepo

  4-6

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• β-Lactoglobulin Gene Polymorphism of Indigenous Nigerian Goat Breeds Using Polymerase Chain Reaction- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

  A. E Ezewudo, R. G. Abubakar, S. S. A. Egena, J. O. Alabi

  7-9

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• Principal Component Analysis of Morphological Traits of Donkeys in Northwest Nigeria

  P. A. John, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji,, G. N. Akpa, S. P. Balami, R. O. Okeke, B. V. Iriso

  10-12

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• Influence of Feed Restriction on Post-Weaning Growth Performance and Mortality Rate in Weaner Rabbits

  I. Mallam, B. I. Nwagu, M. Kabir, , N. P. Achi, J. N. Achi

  13-15

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• Phenotypic Correlation of Body Weight and Linear Body Measurement in New Zealand white and Chinchilla Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  I. Mallam, B. I. Nwagu, M. Kabir, R. O. Alao, M.A. Alu

  16-18

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• Effects of Age and Management System on Egg Quality Traits of Fulani Ecotype Hens

  O. J. Ogunshola, O. A. Bankole, O. I. Baki, O. B. Morenikeji, C. A. Chineke

  19-21

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• Biochemical Differentiation of Selected Indigenous Cattle Breeds in Nigeria

  A. D Oladepo, A. E Salako, M. O Akinyemi, H. O Osaiyuwu

  22-24

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• Effect of Mating Ratio on Weight of Day Old Chicks in Lines of Shikabrown@ Parent Stock Chickens

  S. P Balami, B. I Nwagu, M Kabir, P. A John

  25-26

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• Repeatability Estimate Using Morphometric Measurement for Rabbit Genotypes in Late Dry and Early Wet Seasons

  I. O Suleiman, Z. A Dankoli, H. A Muhammad

  27-29

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• Effects of Sex and Genotype on the Biometry of the Tongues of Nigerian Indigenous Chickens

  M. A Mahmud, P Shaba, A. D Usman, M. A Aliyu, W. Abdulsalam, A. A Mohammed

  30-32

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• Body Linear Measurements and Bone Morphometric Parameters of Broiler Chickens Fed Wood Ash-Based Diets

  A. Adamu, O. J Alabi, S. S. A Egena, I. C Alemede

  33-35

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• Effect of Interaction Between Different Genotypes of Domestic Rabbits and Two Feeding Regimes on Some Growth Traits

  I Mallam, B. I Nwagu, M Kabir, M. A Alu, R. O Alao

  36-38

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• Effect of Sex and Strain on Serum Biochemical Parameters in Two Strains of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

  J. E Udoh, A. A Adeoye, U. H Udoh, E. D Etukudo

  39-41

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• In-SilicoAnalysis of Deleterious Mutations in Serum Amyloid A3 Gene in Goats

  A. Yakubu

  43-45

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• Comparative Study of Linear Type Measurements and Functional Type Traits in Two Nigerian Cattle Breeds

  E. A. Abare, H. K. Yahaya, B. I. Nwagu

  46-49

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• Effects of Genotype, Birth Weight and Season of Birth on Some Reproductive Traits in Friesian Cows and Their First Cross

  J. Aliyu, Z. M. Chana, L. G. Asheikh, A. Abdulhamid

  50-53

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• Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Two Ecotypes of Local Chickens Using ISSR Marker and Principal Coordinate Analysis (PCoA)

  H. E. Etta, H. S. Sunday, E. O. Archibong

  54-57

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• Evaluation of Extent of Admixture among Sheep Breeds in Nigeria Using Multiple Discriminant Analysis

  R. O. Okeke, B. I Nwagu, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji, P. A. John

  58-59

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• Fulani Ecotype Chicken Genetic Resource under a Pastured Poultry Management System – 2 – Evaluation for Persistency of Egg Lay

  B. D. Adeniyi, S. O. Oseni, O Anjorin

  60-63

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• Fulani Ecotype Chicken Genetic Resource under a Pastured Poultry Management System – 1 – Factors Affecting Egg Characteristics

  B. D. Adeniyi, S. O. Oseni, O. Anjorin

  64-66

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• Fulani Ecotype Chicken Genetic Resource under a Pastured Poultry Management System- 3-Survival Analysis and Risk Factors for Mortality

  O. Anjorin, S. O. Oseni, B. D. Adeniyi

  67-70

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• Indigenous Chicken Breeding in Nigeria

  O. A. Adebambo, C. O. N. Ikeobi, M. O. Ozoje, A. O. Adebambo, S. O. Peters, M. A. Adeleke, M. A. Wheto, H. T. Ojoawo, D. A. Osinbowale, O. Ogunpamiyo, O. Bamidele, E. B. Sonaiya, T Dessie

  71-74

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• Evaluation of Some Phenotypical Characteristics of Indigenous Horses in Nigeria at Dass, Azare and Bauchi Local Government Areas of Bauchi State

  M. Sanusi , T Zakka, M. A. Mujitaba

  75-78

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• Effect of Genotype on the Hematology of Matured Male Rabbit

  C. E. Isidahomen, I. B. Amaza

  79-80

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• Effect of Breeds on Hormonal Profile and Body Morphometric Traits of Male Rabbits

  E. C. Isidahomen, I. B. Amaza

  81-83

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• Breeds Effect on the Serum Biochemical Indices of Rabbit Buck

  E. C. Isidahomen, I. B. Amaza

  84-85

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• Morphological Variations among Indigenous Sheep Populations of Anambra State Nigeria

  O. E. Kadurumba, P. C. Jiwuba, T. C. Iwuji, F. C. Egenuka, U. E. Okata, U. K. Ozuo, E. C. Agu, M. U. Iloeje

  86-88

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• Computational Analysis of Physical and Chemical Properties of the GDF9Protein of Goat

  S. I. Musa, A Yakubu

  89-91

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• Comparison of the Performances in the Body Weight of Layer Chickens during Egg Production

  O. L. Okafor, I. S. Omeje

  92-94

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• Indigenous Livestock Innovations in Africa (iLINOVA): A Project Report

  S. O. Oseni

  95-98

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• Modelling the Growth Curve of Nigerian Fulani Ecotype Chicken under Two Production Systems

  A. R. Aworetan, S. O. Oseni

  99-102

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• Genetic Differences in Performance of Five Chicken Genotypes reared in Five Sub-National Zones in Nigeria

  W. A. Hassan, A. Yakubu, F. O. Ajayi, U. E. Ogundu, O. Alabi, O. Bamidele, O. A. Adebambo

  103-105

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• Response of Two Genetic Groups of Layers Served Ginger Root Powder on the Internal and External Egg Quality Characteristics

  F. U. Udeh, P. O. Mmadu, V. C. Udeh, M. O. Onodugo

  106-109

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• Evaluation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Genetic Diversity of Tilapia Fish Using Mitochondrial D-Loop and Cyt-B Regions

  E. V. Ikpeme, E. E. Ekerette, O. U. Udensi, M. O. Ozoje

  110-113

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• Genetic Structure of West African Dwarf Goats in South East Nigeria Using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat Markers (ISSR)

  C. U. Ekugba, U. E. Ogundu

  114-116

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• Age Based Classification of Morphometric Traits of Different Nigeria Goat Breeds

  A. J. Shoyombo, A. M. Ake, P. B. Ajayi, T. N. Oroduand, I. M. Johnson

  117-120

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• Comparison of Body Weight and Linear Measurements of Pearland Belgy Strains of Guinea Fowls in Northern Guinea Savanna Zone Of Nigeria

  J. Abdullahi, M Kabir, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji, M Abubakar, P. A. John

  121-123

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• Sex and Strain Effects on Hematology Parameters of Broiler Chickens at Makurdi

  T. Ahemen, H. O. Ukwu, T. T. Anongo

  124-126

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• Nutrient Composition of Sesame Seed Cake and its Effect on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbits

  W. Abdulsalam, I. C. Alemede, J. Y. Adama

  127-129

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• Effects of Onions-Ginger Mix Supplementation on Motility of Local Breeder Cock Spermatozoa

  I. P. Ogbuewu, A. Nwaele, T. C. Iwuji

  130-133

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• Variations in Oxidative Stress Indicators of West African Dwarf Goats

  O. O. Adenekan, U. G. D. Ihejirika, A. A. Jack, O. A. Jimoh, U. C. Uwaeziozi

  134-135

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• Assessment of Temperate Breeds for Milk Yield, Net Energy Efficiency and Dairy Merit in the Tropical Climate of Nigeria

  O. M. Akinsola, M. Kabir, E. B. Omole, I. I. Adedibu, O. J. Makinde, S. K. Omotugba, H. L. Mohammed, E. O. Adejoh-Ubani

  136-138

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• Influence of Diets Supplemented with Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on the Growth Performance and Egg Qualities of Egg-Type Chickens

  O. O. Oni, J. O. Alabi, G. M. Mene

  139-142

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• Effect of Oral Supplementation of L-Arginine on the Hematological Indices of Shika Brown Chickens

  R. A. Animashahun, A. J. Alabi, A. J. Shoyombo, M. A. Ayeni, A. Y. Adesina, A. C. Bolaji

  143-145

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• Assessment of Contaminants of Poultry Drinking Water in Eastern Nigeria

  I. F. Etuk, P. C. Aboh, T. C. Iwuji

  146-147

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• Evaluation of Semen Characteristics of White and Black Plumage Improved Nigerian Local Chicken (FUNAAB ALPHA)

  H. M. Ideozu, V. U. Oleforuh-Okoleh

  148-151

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• Effect of Panax Ginseng Extracts on Milk Yield of New Zealand White Rabbits

  T. C. Iwuji, U. Herbert, M. A. Oguike

  152-154

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• Growth Performance and Haematology of Broiler Birds Fed Diets Containing Korean Ginseng

  B. C. Amaefule, I. E. Uzochukwu, N. C. Ezema, M. A. Egom, M. Ezekwe

  155-158

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• Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Semen Quality Characteristics of Breeder Cocks

  I. P. Ogbuewu, O. O. Emenalom, I. C. Okoli , M. U. Iloeje

  159-162

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• Assessment of Zinc Doses on the Internal Organs of Male Rabbits

  O. A. C. Ogbu

  163-164

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• Effect of Vitamin C Levels in Chicken Egg Yolk Extender on Sperm Motility in Chilled Stored Bull Semen

  J. N. Achi, N. P. Achi, C. Alphonsus, I. Mallam, I. U. Gadzama

  165-166

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• Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broilers Fed Diets Supplemented With Palm Bunch Ash

  C. M. Nwogu, A. U. C. Ohanaka, R. K. Nwogu, I. P. Ogbewu, E. C. Ariri, C. E. Sampson, I. C. Okoli

  167-170

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• Hematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Finisher Broilers Fed Graded Levels of Yam Peel Meal

  E.C. Ukonu, A. U. C. Ohanaka, H. O. Uzegbu, T. C. Oduehie, T. K. Obih, B. U. Ekenyem

  172-175

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• Carcass Characteristics of Laying Birds Fed Chromolaena odorata Leaf Meal in their Ration

  A. U. C. Ohanaka, V. O. Duruanyim, E. C. Ukonu, V. C. Anyanwu, I. C. Okoli, B. U. Ekenyem

  176-179

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• Performance and Hematological Characteristics of Starter Broilers Fed Diet Supplemented with Turmeric (Curcuma longa) meal

  A. D. Olabode, T. J. Ojuoloruntaye, C. I. Agu, O. E. Okelola

  180-182

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• Performance and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Birds Fed Egg Shell Meal and Bone Meal Inclusions

  U. Okpanachi, C. F. Egbu, E. F. Onyeanula, G. C. A. Okpanachi, F. E. Salifu

  183-185

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• Effect of Niacin Supplementation on Layers Performance

  R. A. Olorunsola, A. O. Akaopo, D. Eruvbetin

  186-188

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• Response of Heat-Stressed Broiler Chicks to Varying Dietary Electrolyte Balance at Pre-Starter and Starter Phases

  I. O. Popoola, E. A. Iyayi

  189-191

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• Serum Biochemical Indices of Young and Adult Japanese Quails Raised in Semi-Arid Borno State, Nigeria

  A. O. Raji, A. O. Abdulraheem, C. I. Medugu

  192-194

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• Growth Performance of Broiler Finisher Chickens Served Carrot (Daucuscarota L.) Leaf Extract as Supplementary Source of Vitamins and Minerals

  S. Bello, D. S. Lailaba, N. Usman, A. S. Dabai

  195-198

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• Pre-Weaning Growth Rate and Thermoregulatory Parameters of Friesian X Bunaji Calves as Influenced by Different Ratios of Soy: Cow Milk

  I. U. Gadzama, S. M. Yashim, S. B. Abdu, S. Abubakar, S. O. Ereke

  199-201

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• Hematological and Serum Biochemical Characteristics of Broiler Finisher Fed Different Feed Forms

  S. U. Ilo, A. D. Olabode, M. Egom

  202-205

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• Effect of Scent Leaf (Ocimumgratissimum) on Semen and Semen Plasma Characteristics of Rabbit Bucks

  M. U. Onyekwere, P. C. Jiwuba, C. E. Nduka, S. O. Okechukwu

  206-208

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• Growth Performance and Hematology of Cockerel Starters Fed Diets Containing Neem Leaf Meal

  A. A. Akintomide, J. O. Ige, A. R. Ojetunji, G. E. Onibi

  209-211

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• Physiological Responses of Laying Birds Fed Honey and Vitamin C in Drinking Water

  R. O. Igwe, I. I. Osakwe

  212-214

• Nutritional Effect of Cotton Seed Cake and Season on Seminal Traits and Testicular Histometry of Red Sokoto Bucks

  M. Nasir, A. M. Hassan, M. H. Zango, A. A. Sabo, S. S. Saidu, A. G. Khaleel

  215-217

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• Lactation Performance of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Tiger Nut Meal as Replacement for Maize Offal

  C. O. Ezimoha, N. O. Nsidinanya, J. A. Ibeawuchi

  218-221

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• Reproductive Performance of Doe Rabbits on Varying Levels of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Extract Under Two Housing Types

  O. O. Olatunbosun, O. M. Sogunle, O. A. Adeyemi, A. M. Bamgbose

  223-225

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• Effect of in ovo Betaine-Hydrochloride Supplementation on Hatchability, Chick Quality and Organ Development of Broiler Chicks

  D. A. Tanimowo, O. G. Longe

  226-229

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• Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Finisher Broilers Fed Spondias mombin Leaf Meal

  V. N. Okonkwo, A. C. Esiegwu

  230-233

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• Evaluation of Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Weaner Rabbits Fed Diets Containing Forage Leaf Meals

  R. Audu, A. T. Suleiman, A. Tijani, A. B. Amin, S. L. Abdurrahman, S. L. Abdurrahman

  234-237

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• Hematological and Biochemical Characteristics of Finisher Broilers Fed Graded Levels of Moringa oliefera Leaf Meal

  P. C. Okere, F. C. Egenuka, O. E. Kadurumba, E. B. Etuk, I. C. Okoli, A. B. I. Udedibie

  238-241

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• Hematological Parameters of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Mixture of Cassava Sievate with Groundnut Husk Supplement

  M. E. Jonah, M. I. Okoruwa, C. E. Okukpon, A. Omijie

  242-244

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• Influence of Nutritional Stressors on Day Old Chicks Development in the Hot Humid Tropical Environment of Southeastern Nigeria

  P. C. Ukwu, I. P. Ogbuewu, M. C. Uchegbu, I. C. Okoli, I. C. Okoli

  245-248

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• Calcium and Phosphorus Retention by Laying Hens Fed Diets Supplemented with Ascorbic Acid and Cholecalciferol

  B. S. Adedeji, O. A. Ogunwole, F. O. Jemiseye, S. O. Mosuro, S. O. Olufeko, T. V Abokede

  249-252

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• Effect of Dietary Levels of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum on Seminal Lipid Peroxidation and its Correlation with Semen Indices in Rabbit Bucks

  A. A. Adeyemi, S. I. Ola, B. H. Ajao, S. D. Yekini, O. J. Oloyede

  253-256

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• Performance and Egg Quality of Isa-Brown Layers Fed Different Quantities of Feed

  M. Adegbenro, A. S. Ajidara, S. G. Modupe, G. E. Onibi

  257-259

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• Effect of Dietary Alpha-Tocpherol and Ascorbic Acid on the Reproductive Performance of Gilts

  A. C. Nwangwu, A. G. Ezekwe, N. S. Machebe, S. E. Alu

  260-262

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• Blood Indices of Post-Gestation Rabbit Does Fed Graded Levels of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Meal

  O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa, L. T. Egbeyale, J. A. Abiona

  263-266

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• Ovulation Induction in Rabbit Does by Intramuscular Administration of Salmon Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue (sGnRHa)

  O. Bamidele, S. I. Ola

  267-270

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• Pregnancy Rates Following Timed Artificial Insemination in Estrumate(R)-Treated Sokoto Gudali Cattle

  O. O. Leigh, L. Mustapha, L. C. Agbugba, A. E. Ibiam

  271-273

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• Haematology and Serum Lipid Profile of Weaner Pigs Fed African Porridge Plant (Tetrapleura tetraptera) Pod Meal

  J. Ezea, J. C. Ezike

  274-277

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• Semen, Gonadal and Epididymal Characteristics of Pubertal Boars Fed African Porridge Plant (Tetrapleura tetraptera) Pod Meal

  J. Ezea, J. C. Ezike, M. A. Oguike, U. Herbert, E. N. Nwachukwu

  278-280

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• Antibacterial Potential of Aqueous Extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) Leaf on Spermatozoa Quality in Extended Porcine Semen

  O. D. Ilori, O. A. Shokunbi, F. Alaba, S. Ajani, D. Omobayo

  281-283

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• Physiological Responses of Nigerian Indigenous Mother Hens to Visual Separation from Chicks

  O. S. Iyasere, O. M. Onagbesan, S. O. Alade, O. D. Ajayi, O. P. Olajumoke, V. O. Akinbode, V.A. Olanrewaju, J. O. Daramola

  284-285

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• Physiological Responses of Rabbit Bucks Fed Varying Levels of Moringa oleifera Leave Extracts

  U. M. Kasimu, S. E. Alu

  286-289

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• An Investigation of Some Serum Parameters of Cattle in Two Seasons at Benue and Ogun State of Nigeria

  J. Ochefu, A. O. Ladokun, O. F. Smith, S. O. Iposu, N. Okwelum, O. Omire

  290-293

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• Semen Characteristics and Hematological Indices of Nigerian Local Cocks Subjected to Different Semen Collection Frequencies

  I. E. Uzochukwu, B. C. Amaefule, S. Obiagboso, I. J. Udeani, N. C. Okoye, C. C. Nwoga

  294-297

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• Haematology and Serum Biochemical Profile of Kalahari Red Goats Reared in South-West Nigeria

  N. Okwelum, W. Mustapha, S. A. Famakinde, O. O. Shittu, P. D. Toviesi, A. J. Odeyemi, B .O. Oluwatosin

  298-300

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• Phytogenics: Their Roles and Safety over Antibiotics in Broiler Chicken Production-A Review

  I. S. Oladeji, O. J. Ogunshola, M. benro Adeg

  301-303

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• Reproductive Performance and Husbandry Practices of West African Dwarf Goats in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

  P. O. Atte, E. Opoola, O. Olaniyan, O. L. Olayinka

  304-306

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• Performance of Grower Pigs Fed Boiled Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Seed Meal Diets

  C. C. Nwadibia, K. U. Amaefule

  307-310

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• Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Meal on the Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens

  C. C. Nwadibia, L. C. Ugwuegbulem

  311-314

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• Embryo Physiological Status, Chick Yield and Hatchability of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Eggs Incubated in Fabricated Electric Incubators at Different Temperatures

  K. O. Idahor, C. I. Nwosuh, O. A. Sokunbi, O. H. Osaiyuwu, O. Odu, N. M. Sati, P. Emenaa

  315-318

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• Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Layer Chickens Fed Cassava Pulp Based Diets Supplemented with Morinda (Morinda lucida) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Meals

  T. J. Erinle, O. Adeoye, M. A. Haruna, A. A. Odunsi

  319-322

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• Effects of Storage Periods and Position of Hatchable Eggs on Hatchability

  M. Adegbenro, S. G. Modupe, A. S. Ajidara, G. E. Onibi

  323-325

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• Spermatozoa Quality in Refrigerated Normal Saline Diluted Caprine Semen

  U. D. G. Ihejirika, E. O. Ewuola

  326-329

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• Effects of Age, Education And Gender of Handlers on Animal Welfare and Ethics in Government Settlements

  P. L. Komolafe, O. J. Babayemi, M. O. Ajayi, O. T Olawale

  330-332

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• Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Finisher Broilers Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood)

  A. O. Ani , D. U. Iyida, M. C. Ogwuegbu, C. O. Osita, H. O. Edeh

  333-336

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• Effects of Replacing Vitamin-Mineral Premix with Leaf Meal Composite on Blood Profile of Starter Broiler Chickens

  A. O. Mosuro, O. A. Ogunwole, U. Ekarika, B. S. Adedeji, F. O. Jemiseye , T. V. Abokede, S. O. Olufeko, I. A. Oludoyi

  337-339

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• Influence of Whole Grain Diets on Glycemic Response Indices and Whole Tract Transit Time in Broiler Chicken

  O. O. Adeleye

  340-342

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• Effect of Graded Level of Dietary Supplementation of Citric Acid on Performance and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens

  G. J. Olatunji, dajotunji@yahoo.com

  343-345

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• Effect of Aqueous Extract of Gmelina arborea Leaves on Haematology of Female Rabbits

  T. Ahemen, S. S. Chia, T. T. Anongo

  346-349

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• Influence of Carica papaya Leaf Extract on Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Male and Female Rabbits

  J. C. Wali, I. P. Solomon

  350-352

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• Influence of Carica papaya Leaf Extract on Body Weight Dynamics, Organ Weight, and Carcass Characteristics of Male and Female Rabbits

  J. C. Wali, I. P. Solomon

  353-355

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• Haematology and Performance Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Dried Cashew Apple as Replacement for Maize

  I. K. Yisa, O .G. Longe, O. Oshibanjo

  356-358

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• Influence of Supplemental Selenium and α–Tocopherol on Egg Production and Blood Profiles of Laying Chickens

  F. O. Jemiseye, O. A. Ogunwole, B. S. Adedeji, A. O. Mosuro, T. V. Abokede, I. A. Oludoyi

  359-362

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• Effects of Brand of Feed and Egg Storage Duration on Physical Attributes of Eggs from Laying Hens in the Deep Litter Housing System

  O. A. Ogunwole, I. A. Oludoyi, T. V. Abioye, O. O Adagba , F.O. Jemiseye , S. O. Olufeko

  363-366

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• Response of Domestic Chickens to Fasting and Non-Fast Moulting Programs in a Humid Tropical Environment

  C. C. Ogbu , S. Ndifereke, N. N. Ogbu, I. C. Okoli

  367-370

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• Effect of Unfertilized Breeder’sEggs and Ginger as Feed Supplement on Semen Quality and Fertility of Broiler Breeder Chickens

  T. Alabi, S. I. Ola

  371-373

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• Effect of Week of Lactation and Selected Forage Types on Milk Yield Performance of West African Dwarf Goats

  O. O. Adewumi, T. M. Raouf, S. T. Idowu, D. O. Aladeokin, A. A. Ajao, S. B. Ajakaiye, T. H. Akinde, A. A. Akande, O. O. Oyenekan, badewumi2003@yahoo.com, G .O. Sanusi

  374-378

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• Effect of Oxytocin Administration on Milk Yield of West African Dwarf Does during Late Lactation

  A. O. Adelabu, I. J. James, U. I. Nwosu, Y. E. Iyanda

  379-381

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• Egg Production Performance of Layer Birds at the University of Maiduguri Poultry Farm

  J. Aliyu, Y. M. Bello

  382-385

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• Effects of Age of Broiler Breeders and Egg Storage Duration on Blastodermal Growth of Chicken Embryo

  V. A. Uyanga, O. M. Onagbesan, J. A. Abiona, L.T . Egbeyale, O. E. Oke

  386-389

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• Effect of Different Supplemental Vitamins on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

  O. M. Sogunle, O. J. Odutayo, A. D. Dada, R .O. Olaifa, K. K. Safiyu

  390-392

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• Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Economics of Production of Broiler Fed Diets Containing Gliricidia Leaf Meal as Replacement for Soybean Meal

  M. A. Ayoola, M. H. Ogunsipe, K. B. Balogun, A. D. Oladepo

  393-395

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• Growth Performance, Carcass Attributes and Economics of Production of Rabbits Fed Kola Nut Testa Based Diets

  K. B. Balogun, M. A. Ayoola, A. D. Oladepo, M. H. Ogunsipe, M. O. Chukwu

  396-399

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• Effect of Coffee Senna (Senna occidentalis) Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance of Weaner Rabbits

  B. M. Muhammad, B. A. Ayanwale, Y. S. Kudu

  400-402

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• Effects of High Dietary Levels of Palm Kernel Cake on Performance and Cost of Production of Starter Broilers

  F. C. Egenuka, N. A. Ndubuisi, T. C. Iwuji, P. C. Okere, N. J. Okeudo

  403-405

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• Effects of Pre-Weaning Supplementation of Betaine Hydrochloride on Weight Gain and Hematological Indices in Piglets

  I. I. Ilaboya, D. A. Tanimowo, J. O. Umweni, B. O. Ojeamiren, A. B. Ehibor, J. O. Ikoko

  406-408

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• Effect of Sweet Potato (Pomoea batatas Lam.) Peel Meal as Replacement of Maize on Growth Performance and Cost of Feeding Weaner Rabbits

  H. Ibrahim, O. J. Olaniyi

  409-411

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• Effects of Feeding Varying Levels of Unpeeled Cocoyam Meal on the Performance of Growing Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

  J. A. Edache, C. D. Tuleun, A. G. Yisa, U. R. Muduutdai, M. Zuhunben

  412-414

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• Effects of Air-Dried Neem Leaf Extract on the Hematology of Broiler Chicken

  L. T. Egbeyale, O. O. Adeleye, A. A. Adesanya, T. A. Adewunmi, O .O. Adetunji, O. A. Ijaduola

  415-418

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• Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Weaner Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of Boiled Senna occidentalis Seed Meal

  K. Mustapha, Y. S. Kudu, E. Z. Jiya

  419-421

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• Performance of Grower Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal

  B. C. Lalabe, D. I. Tsokwa, G. S. Sani, S. F. Yustus

  422-424

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• Evaluation of Four Brands of Commercial Growers Mash on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Growing Rabbits in the Semi-Arid Region of Nigeria

  G. Mohammed, L. G. Asheikh, F. I. Abbator, U. M. Kolo, T. Abur

  425-428

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• Performance, Nutrients Digestibility and Cost Analysis of Broiler Chickens Fed Diet Containing Varying Inclusion Levels of Malted Senna occidentalis Seed Meal

  H. Ndarubu, D. N. Tsado, Y. S. Kudu, A. Usman, M. J. Ibrahim, A. A. Malik

  429-432

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• Effect of Different Sources of Organic Acids on Growth of Starter Broiler Chicks

  E. K. Ndelekwute, E. D. Assam, D. C. Iwunna, U. E. Ufot, N. M. Edet

  433-435

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• Performance and Economics of Production of Pigs on Varying Feeding Regimens

  M. H. Ogunsipe, A. S. Akinbani, I. Ibidapo, O. Akingbade

  436-438

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• Proximate Component and Phytochemical Screening of Coffee Weed(Senna occidentalis) Leaves as Phytobiotic Additive in Poultry Diets

  S.O. Omoikhoje, D. O. Obasoyo, S. E. Okosun, J. I. Uwaya, I. Adamu, E. Idahor

  439-441

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• Comparative Evaluation of Broilers Raised on Four Different Commercial Feeds Available in Anyigba, Kogi State

  U. Okpanachi, C. F. Egbu, U. N. Okonkwo, R. O. Madaki

  442-444

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• Growth Performance and Cost Implication of Feeding Grower Rabbits with Toasted Senna occidentalis Seed Meal

  R. J. Wafar, L. I. Tarimbuka

  445-448

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• Growth Performance of Broiler Birds Fed Varying Levels of Processed Rumen Contents in Their Diets

  L.T. Yusuf, T. Z. Adama, D. N. Tsado

  449-452

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• Growth Response of Weaner Rabbits to Diets Containing Graded Levels of Palm Kernel Cake

  C. A. Omiyale, E. Usman, T. T. Adedayo

  453-455

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• Performance of Broiler Starters Fed Diets Containing Arbocel® Fine

  U. N. Okehie, O. O. Emenalom, E. B. Etuk, I.C. Okoli, E.U. Ahiwe, E. Ezeakachi, V. N. Igbokwe, O. R. Alaoma

  456-458

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• Preliminary Study on the Potential of Ficus polita Fruits Meal as a Feed Ingredient in Broiler Diet

  C. O. Obun, E. Ojinaka

  459-461

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• Growth Performance of Pigs Fed Diets Containing Fermented Mixture of Cassava Root Pulp and Palm Kernel Cake as Replacement for Maize

  N. O. Aladi, S. M. Ukosa, N. J. Okeudo, O. O. Emenalom, I. C. Okoli

  462-465

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• Performance of Broilers Fed Diets Containing Wet or Sun Dried Fermented Mixture of Grated Cassava Roots and Palm Kernel Cake as Replacement for Maize

  N.O. Aladi, F. Okpaliko, N. J. Okeudo, E. B. Etuk, I. C. Okoli

  466-469

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• Determination of Phytin Phosphorus in Feed, Pre-Caeca Digesta and Faecal Droppings in Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented With or Without Phytase

  O. T. mola Dara, A. O. Fasuyi

  470-472

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• EFFECT OF Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera LEAF MEALS SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OFBROILER CHICKS

  O. T. Daramola, O. D. Oloruntola, S. O. Ayodele

  473-475

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• Relative Organ Weight of Broiler Chickens Fed Supplementary Inclusion of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Garlic (Allium sativum)

  A. S. Eguaoje, E. E. Adomeh

  476-479

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• Growth Performance of Weaner Pigs Fed Graded Levels of Sundried Cassava Peel Meal

  E. T. E. Ehebha, E. E. Adomeh, S. A. Eguaoje

  480-483

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• Performance and Hematological Profile of Broiler Chicks on Toasted Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Treated With Bakery Yeast

  G. A. Nkwocha, K. U. Anukam, E. O. Ahaotu, O. I. Prudent

  484-487

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• Effect of Differently Processed False Yam (Icacina tricantha) Tuber Meal on the Growth Performance of Unsexed Albino Rats

  S.E. Okosun, A. S. Eguaoje

  488-491

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• Effect of Earth Ball (Icaciania manni) Processed in Saline on Hematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Broiler Chickens

  C. A. Essien, I. B. I. Udedibie, I. M. Sam

  492-495

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• Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets on Growth Response and Hematology of Broiler Chickens at Starter Phase

  M. S. Tamburawa, I. S. Salihu, M. Nasir, A. G. Khaleel

  496-499

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• Response of Weaner Pig to Diets Containing Mollusc (Thais coronata, Egeria radiata, Achatinaa chatina, Pachymelania aurita)Shells

  U. A. Ukpanah, I. M. Sam, J. S. Ekpo, G. D. Eyoh

  500-502

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• Growth and Hematology of Broiler Birds Fed Ocimum gratissimum (Sweet Basil) Leave Extract

  S. O. Ereke, B. O. Nweze, J. C. R. Eze, E. N. Ikeh, F. U. Samuel, I. U. Gadzama

  503-505

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• Performance Characteristics of Growing Rabbits Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Processed Kolanut (Cola nitida) Pod Husks

  S. A. Adeyeye, J. O. Agbede, V. A. Aletor, O. D. Oloruntola, E. O. Ahaotu

  506-509

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• Apparent and Standardized Total Tract Digestibility of Phosphorus in Aspergillus niger Treated Wheat Offal, Brewers’ Dried Grain and Palm Kernel Cake Fed to Growing Pigs

  E. O. Akinfala, S. W. Adegbaju, G. O. Babalola, S. T. Ogundeji

  510-513

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• Performance Evaluation of Broiler Chickens Fed Varying Levels of Raw African Velvet Tamarind, Icheku (Dialium guineense) Wood Charcoal as Feed Additive

  C. S. Durunna, U. G. Abatai, C. S. Isaac, C. Uchegbu

  514-516

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• Growth Performance of Weaner Pigs Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Pineapple Wine Sediment

  G. A. Nkwocha, F. N. Madubuike, B. U. Ekenyem, C. E. Ndubisi

  517-520

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• Effect of Strategic Feeding of Dried Oil Palm Slurry on Performance and Carcass Quality of Grower Pigs

  O. A. Adebiyi, A. A. Famakinwa, O. P. Ajakaye

  521-524

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• Low-Protein Supplemented Diets in Ideal Protein Concept for Broiler Starter Birds

  A. O. Fasuyi

  525-528

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• Performance and Economics of Production of Broiler Chicks Fed Varying Levels of Dried Sorrel (Hibiscus subdariffa) Leaves as Source of Fibre

  A. Maidala, O. J. Makinde, M. Mohammed, D.T. Ajighjigh, S. M. Zagi

  529-531

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• Growth Performance and Economics of Production of Finisher Broiler Fed Lizard Meal as Replacement for Fishmeal at Graded Levels of Inclusion

  A. D. Olabode , C. I. Agu, T. J. Ojuoloruntaye, O. E. Okelola, S. U. Ilo

  532-534

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• Performance and Economic Benefits of Broilers Fed Diets Containing Raw and Variously Processed Mucuna Sloanei (Velvet Bean) Seed Meal

  U. E. Ewa, T. Oriolowo, O. H. Uzoegbu, A. H. Akinmutimi

  535-538

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• Air-Dried Neem Leaf Extract: It’s Effect on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken

  L. T. Egbeyale, O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa, A. A. Ayoola, A .F. Adeojo, D. O. Adeyeye, T. R. Adio, P. A. Adegbola

  539-341

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• Effect of Dietary Garlic, Ginger and Their Mixture on the Performance of Broiler Chickens

  U. E. John, O. O. Emenalom

  542-545

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• Carcass Yield and Internal Organ Weights of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Garlic, Ginger and Garlic-Ginger Mixture

  U. E. John, O. O. Emenalom

  546-549

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• Effects of Increasing Blood Meal and Reducing Synthetic Lysine in the Diet on Performance of Layers

  F. C. Egenuka, U. L. Obu, O. E. Kadurumba, T. C. Iwuji

  550-553

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• Effect of Gongronema Latifolium (Utazi) Leaf Extract on the Performance of Broiler Chicken

  M. Obado-Chukwuma, G. I. O. Badifu

  554-557

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• Antioxidant Enzyme Status in Broiler Chicken: Role of Dietary Supplementation of Pawpaw Leaf and Seed Meal Composite Mix

  O. D. Oloruntola, S. O. Ayodele, E. S. Ayedun, O. T. Daramola, A. O. Jimoh, S .A. Adeyeye, I. S. Omoniyi, C. O. Osowe, D. J. Akinjoye

  558-561

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• Effect of a Commercial Blend of Essential Oils and Organic Acids on Growth Performance and Liver Function of Broiler Chickens

  P. A. Onimisi, O. E. Ajibaiye

  562-565

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• Effect of Carica Papaya Leaf and Seed Meal Composite Mix as Feed Supplement on Haemato- Biochemical Parameters of Broiler Chicks

  O. D. Oloruntola, S. O. Ayodele, O. T. Daramola, E. S. Ayedun, S. A. Adeyeye, D. A. Oloruntola, D. J. Akinjoye, C. O. Osowe

  566-569

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• Crude Protein Levels versus Diets Formulated on The Basis of Critical Essential Amino Acids on Haematological Indices and Serum Biochemicals of Broiler Chicks

  E. Opoola, G. S. Bawa, S .O. Ogundipe, P.A. Onimisi, P. O. Atte

  570-573

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• Influence of Multi-Enzyme Supplementation on Broilers Fed Normal Energy and Protein Level Diet in South-East Tropical Zone of Nigeria

  R. A. Amaefule, G. Daniel- Igwe, K. U. Amaefule, M. A. Oguike

  574-576

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• Effect of Cooked Mucuna sloanei Seed Meal on the Performance and Hematological Indices of Starter Broilers

  J. N. Ikpe, K. C. Okorie, A. C. Esiegwu, V. N. Okonkwo, E. C. Oko

  577-580

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• Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) As a Source of Organic Acids on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chickens

  K. U. Aikpitanyi, J. A. Imasuen, C. E. Ekuagbare, Y. I. Osho

  581-584

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• Replacement of Fishmeal with Reject Infertile Egg Meal: Effects on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken

  O. S. Akinola, K. A. Akintola, S. S. Abiola

  585-587

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• Growth Performance, Back Fat Thickness and Loin Eye Area Measurements of Growing Pigs Fed with Different Energy Sources

  O. S. Akinola, M. B. Olaniyi, A. V. Jegede, E. O. Akinsaya, G. A. Ajayi

  588-590

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• Studies on Replacement Value of Raw Sandbox Seed Meal for Soybean Meal in Broiler Starter Diets

  E. Ozeudu, C. O. Iheanacho, C. O. Offordile, E.B. Etuk, O. O. Emenalom, B. O. Esonu

  591-593

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• Effect of Different Alternatives to Antibiotics on the Performance and Haematological Parameters of Broiler Chickens

  A. O. Sorunke, O .O. Obi, B. A. Makanjuola

  594-597

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• Growth Performance of Broiler Chicks Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood)

  A. O. Ani, D. U. Iyida, M. C. Ogwuegbu, C. O. Osita, H. O. Edeh

  598-601

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• Growth Performance of Starter Broilers Fed Goat Blood-Rumen Content Mixture Based-Diets Supplemented with Aromatic Plants

  R. N. Nwose, D. I. Nwose, P. N. Onu, A. I. Adeolu, J. M. I. Nwenya, R. O. Igwe, J. C. R. Eze

  602-604

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• Determination of Nutrients and Anti-Nutrients Composition of Four Varieties of Yam Peel Meal

  A. H. Akinmutimi, A. S. Eburuaja, O.O. Adedokun, E. U. Ewa, E.U. Etim

  605-608

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• Growth Response and Cost Benefits of Growing Pigs to Different Herbal-Mix Feed Additives

  C. P. Njoku, O. A. Fasakin, T. R. Ayano, F. T. Aweda, O. O. Amaihian, S. D. Apata, O. O. Mobolaji, E. O. Fakokunde

  609-612

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• Impacts of Different Herbal-Mix Feed Additives on Nutrient Digestibility of Growing Pigs

  C. P. Njoku, F .T. Aweda, T. R. Ayano, F. M. Arazi, A. G. Asafa, O. A. Fasakin

  613-616

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• Digestibility of Cassava/Blood Meal Based-Diet and its Effect on Growth and Economics of Starter Broilers

  A. O. Aniebo, C. L. Okoye, N. S. Herbert, C. Amazigo, A. O. Ifezue

  617-620

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• Growth Performance Characteristics of Pigs Fed Fermented Palm Kernel Cake Based Diets

  L. C. Ikpamezie, N. J. Okeudo, N. O. Aladi, O. E. Kadurumba, P. C. Okere

  621-623

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• Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Maize and Millet Diets at Finisher Phase

  A. Salahuddeen, M. Nasir, M. kabir, H. Abba, S. S. Saidu, S. Madaki

  624-626

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• Proximate, Mineral, Vitamin and Phytochemical Analysis of Toasted Ethanolic Seed Extract of Mucuna Sloanei (Hamburger Bean)

  A. J. Madubuike, G. S. Aloh, K. K. Igwe

  627-630

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• Nutritional Evaluation of Two Grades of Defatted Cashew Kernel Reject Meal as Protein Substitute for Groundnut Cake in Broiler Diets

  T. O. Akande, F. A. Gbadamosi

  631-634

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• Performance of Broilers Raised on Variants of the Three- Phase Feeding Regimes

  O. C. Onyejesi, E. B. Etuk

  635-638

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• Effects of Different Marine Shell Sources on the Performance of Broilers

  M. Wejiny, I. J. Nte

  639-642

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• Performance of Weaner Pigs Fed Graded Levels of Yam and Sweet Potato Peel Meal in Place of Maize in a Maize Based Diet

  I. A. Udoka, C. N. Okocha, A. H. Akinmutimi, N. O. Nsidinanya, A. O. Nzotta, A. C. Ogbonna

  643-646

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• Response of Starter Broiler Chicks Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Palm Kernel Meal

  B. E. Obua

  647-650

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• Effect of Moringa oleifera and Azardirachta indica Leaf Meals as Antibiotic on the Performance and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

  M. O. Oladele-Bukola, I. O. Olatoye, B. A. Makanjuola, Omotoso Omotoso, B. A. Boladuro, A. O. Sorunke

  651-653

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• Interaction Effect of Air- Dried Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Supplemented With Maxigrain® Enzyme on Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Finishing Broiler Chickens

  W. A. Olayemi, A. O. Akapo, aolajetemi@gmail.com, A. M. Bamgbose

  654-657

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• Effect of Fermented Mango Kernel Composite Meal on the Performance of Finisher Broiler Chickens

  F. B. Abang, J. O. Egahi, O. Vincent

  658-661

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• Cost Effectiveness of Anak Broiler Chick Fed Fermented Mango (Mangifera indica) Kernel Composite Meal as an Alternative Energy Source

  F. B. P. Abang, J. O. Egahi, T. S. Hamber

  662-665

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• Outcome of Different Levels of Toasted Baobab Seed Meal on Growth Performance of Broilers Chickens

  L. Y. Guluwa, C. S. Agbu, D. Gambo, J. I. Alokoson, I. Y. Gyang

  666-669

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• Response of Broiler Chickens to Yam-Sweet Potato Peel Meal in place of Maize

  A. H. Akinmutimi, C. N. Okocha, C. O. Ogualiri, A. C. Ogbonna, A. O. Nzotta, N. O. Nsidinanya

  670-673

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• Effect of Replacing Maize with Boiled Taro Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta(L) Schott) on the Performance of Grower Pigs

  G. A. Nwauju, L. O. Agwunobi

  674-676

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• Comparative Performance of Four Breeds of Broiler Chickens Fed a Popular Commercial Diet in Kuta

  H. A. Dikko, D. N. Tsado, M. J. Ibrahim, R. N. Muhammad, T. Z. Adama

  678-681

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• Faecal Bio-Physical Parameters of Two Strains of Laying Chickens Fed Dietary Supplementation of Acetylsalicylic Acid

  S. O. Aro, J. O. Arogbodo , O. B. Faluyi, O. Abere

  682-685

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• Diversity of Rumen Microbial Ecosystem of West African Dwarf (WAD) Rams Fed Ammonium Sulphate-Fortified Diets

  A. T. Akinlade, T. O. Ososanya

  686-689

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• Treatment of Rice Straw with Urea-Molasses and the Effect on Proximate Composition and In Vitro Digestibility

  A. Akinfemi, B. J. Adebayo, E. O. Ahoatu

  690-692

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• Supplemental Effects of Cassava Sieviate Meal with Panicum Maximum as Basal Diet on Growth Performance of West African Dwarf Goat

  P .C. Jiwuba, E.B. Onwujiariri, M. U. Onyekwere

  693-696

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• Performance and Serum Biochemistry of Grazing Bunaji Bulls Fed Supplementary Combinations of Agro Industrial by Products and Crop Residues

  A. A. Wuanor, J. A. Ayoade, T. Kembe

  697-699

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• Cost Benefit of Feeding Uda Rams with Camel’s Foot Pod Meal (CFPM) As a Replacement for Soybean Meal

  M. A. Muftau, B. S Malami, S. A Maigandi, H. A. Gwandu

  700-702

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• Performance, Neck and Cephalic Measurements of Grazing Bunaji Bulls Supplemented Varying Levels of a Crop Residues and Agro Industrial by Products Based Diet

  A. A. Wuanor, J. A. Ayoade, D. M. Agishi1

  703-705

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• Effect of Cassava Root Sieviate with Groundnut Husk Supplementation on Rumen Microbial Load and Nutrient Digestibility of Goats

  M.I. Okoruwa, O. F. Enokhian, O. C. Ebikare, I. Ikhimioya

  706-708

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• Measurement and Estimation of Ruminant Methanogenesis Using the In Vitro Gas Production Technique

  M. O. Okpara, C. F. Egbu, U. N. Okonkwo

  709-710

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• Growth Performance of Yankasa Rams Fed Ammoniated Ensiled Threshed Sorghum Top Supplemented with Varying Concentrate Regimes

  S.A. Okunade, O. A. Olafadehan, B. J. Adebayo

  711-713

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• Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Savanna Brown Goat Fed Maxigrain® Enzyme Treated Rice Bran Supplemented with Shea Butter Leaves

  Y. S. Kudu, E. Z. Jiya, I. C. Alemede, H. Ishola, O. A. Adewoye

  714-716

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• Blood Metabolites and Carcass Characteristics of West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats Fed Bread Waste and Moringa oleifera Leaf

  S. K. Ayandiran, S. M. Odeyinka, J. A. Odedire

  717-719

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• Nutrient digestibility and Nitrogen balance in Yearling Bunaji bulls fed diets containing graded levels of Palm kernel cake

  R .T. Sani, O. S. Lamidi, D. D. Dung, M. R. Hassan

  720-723

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• Nutrient Intake by Yankasa Rams fed Sugarcane Waste (SCW) Silage

  R. M. Ashiru, Y. D. Umar, M. H. Zango

  724-727

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• Effect of Varied Inclusion Levels of Alysicarpus vaginalis in Red Sokoto Bucks Diets on Intake, Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance

  H. Y. Adamu, Y. Abdurrahman, S. B. Abdu, M. R. Hassan, A. Musa, L. Adam, T. A. Ibrahim

  728-730

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• Blood Profile of West African Dwarf Goat Fed Graded Levels of Dried Poultry Waste in Fermented Cassava Peel Based Diet

  C. A. Ebuzor, H. N. Ezindu, L. E. Okoye, O. I. Prudent, D. N. Onunkwo, C. N. Okocha, J. A. Ibeawuchi, M. O. Oden

  731-734

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• Relative Intake of Selected Leguminous Browse Plants by West African Dwarf (WAD) Buck

  C. A. Ebuzor, C. P. Igbokwe, F. O. Ahamefule, A. B. Ukonu, V. E. Essien, H.C. Chime

  735-737

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• Dietary Effect of Pleurotus pulmonaris Treated Cocoa Bean Shell meal on Fibre Fractions Utilisation by the West African Dwarf Goats

  A. N. Fajemisin, G.A. Ibhaze, O. E. Oluwaloyo, O. B. Omotoso

  738-741

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• Chemical Composition of Neem (Azadiractha indica) Plant Parts as Feed Resources for Ruminants

  O. A. Fasae, T. O. Aganto

  742-745

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• Wafer As Dry Season Suppliment for Livestock Formulated With Different Sources of Binders and Levels of Inclusion in the Semi - Arid Region

  H .B. Mohammed, I. R. Muhammad, Z. A. Aji, A. H. Abdullahi, U.I. Hassan, M. Baba

  746-748

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• Silage Quality and Preference of Centrosema Leaf Ensiled With Different Levels of Cassava Peels by Goats

  B. E. Obua

  749-752

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• Multinutrients Feed Block Production Using Agro Industrial By-Products on Acceptability by West African Dwarf Goats

  D. O. Ogunbosoye, F. K. Otukoya

  753-756

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• Nutritional Potentials and In Vitro Estimation of Composite Cocoa Pod Husk Based Diets for Ruminants

  O. B. Omotoso, A.N. Fajemisin, I. O. Omotoso, J. A. Alokan

  757-760

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• Effect of Feeding Diets Containing Graded Levels of Melon Seed Husk Meal on Performance of Feedlot Bunaji Bulls

  A. Oyibo, A. A. Wuanor

  761-763

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• Rumen Fermentation and Microbial Population of West African Dwarf Goat Fed Varying Level of Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

  O. O. Adelusi, C. F. I. Onwuka, A. Oluwasegun, K. Stephen, M. Salako, P. Chigbo, B. Okoidegun

  764-766

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• Quality of Ensiled Panicum maximum at Varying Proportion with Sweet Potato Peels for Sustainable Ruminant Production in Niger Delta, Nigeria

  A. A. Lamidi, J. Akhigbe, V. O. A. Ojo, B. O. Alabi, A. M. Ogungbesan

  776-770

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• Hematological and Biochemical Profile of Red Sokoto Goats Fed Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Husk

  S. M. Yashim, N. PAchi, T. A. Ibrahim, B. M. Munza

  771-774

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• Effects of Replacing Maize Offal With Dried Sweet Orange Peel Meal on the Performance and Blood Profile of West African Dwarf Goats

  J. Oloche, H. A. Hyande

  775-778

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• Evaluation of Eight Diets as Livestock Supplements in Semi–Arid Zone of Niger Republic

  N.A. Alassan, I. R. Muhamma, S.A. Maigandi, M. I. Ghude

  779-781

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• Degradation of Sorghum Stover Diets Fortified with Cowpea Grains in the Rumen of Yankasa Sheep

  B. Agyo, I. R. Muhammad, Y. Abba, P. Danjuma

  782-784

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• Growth Response of West African Dwarf (WAD) Sheep Fed Plantain Peel with Blended Crop Residue Ration

  F. T. Ajayi, S. O. Omotoso, O. A. Morakinyo, A. K. Tiamiyu

  785-788

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• Issues Associated With the Existence of Ficus Microcarpa in Compound Farms and Bushes at Nnobi, Southeastern Nigeria

  C. C. Achonwa, E. Obichiri, I. C. Okoli, M. C. Uchegbu, I. H. Kubkomawa

  789-792

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• Botanical Composition and Vegetation Cover of Native Range in the Front Liner Zone of Semi-Arid Kano, Nigeria

  H.B. Mohammed, I. R. Muhammad, M. Baba

  793-795

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• Herbage Yield and Proximate Composition of Five Forage Legumes in Benin City, Southern Nigeria

  S. A. Ogedegbe, M.A. Bamikole

  796-798

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• Management Problem of Crop Residues Production in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria

  M. A. Muftau, A.A. Kwaido, Y. A. Bashar, M. S. Ayuba

  799-801

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  V. O .A. Ojo, A. I. Adewuyi, T. A. Adeyemi, B. T. Odunaye, J. A. Olanite

  802-804

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• Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Pastoral Resources Availability in South-Eastern Sudanian Zone of Burkina Faso

  C. L. Sanou , D. N. Tsado, A. Kiema, J. O. Eichie, A. A. Okhimamhe

  805-808

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• Some Agronomic Parameters of Panicum maximum Cv Mombasa Grass Regrowth in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

  G. G. James, J. T. Amodu, A. Musa, S. B. Abdu, M. R. Hassan, H. Y. Adamu, A. Musa, Y. M. Ishiaku

  809-811

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  J. A. Odedire

  812-814

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  E. Z. Jiya, I. C. Alemede, Y .S. Kudu, H. Ishola, R. M. Adigun

  815-817

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  Vivian O. Iyiola, A. U. C. Ohanaka, C. C. Achonwa, I. C. Okoli, N. J. Okeudo

  818-820

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• Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Moringa (Moringa oleifera) and Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Leaf Powders as Replacement for Synthetic Premix in Hot Tropical Environment

  C. I. Medugu, A. O. Raji, C. Augustine, I. D. Kwari, J. U. Igwebuike

  821-824

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  N. O. Nsidinanya, C. O. Ezimoha, P. C. Jiwuba, K. Ikwunze, J. A. Ibeawuch

  825-828

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• Comparative Evaluation of Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Three Broiler Strains Raised in South Eastern Nigeria

  J. T. Ogunnupebi, S. O. Olorunleke, R. O. Igwe, C. C. Eze, C. O. Igiri, E. D. Orji-Chima

  829-831

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• Growth and Carcass Performance of Six Tropically Adapted Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds under Intensive Management System

  E. B. Sonaiya, O. A. Adebambo, O. Bamidele, O. A. Oyewale

  832-835

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  C.A. Omiyale, E. Usman, A. S. Rinlat

  836-838

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  A. M. Umar, B .F. Muhammad, A. Musa, A. Nasir, A. Mohammed, H. I. Abdullahi, A. A. Junaidu

  839-841

• Assessment of Chemical Composition of Tsire from Retail Outlets in Hadejia Metropolis, Jigawa State

  A. M. Umar, I. U. Mati, B. Bello, Y. Muhammad, L. A. Kazaure, S. L. Sulaiman, B. F. Muhammad

  842-844

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• Bacteriological Examination of Locally Fermented Milk (Nono) Sold in Hadejia Metropolis, Jigawa State

  A. M. Umar, B. F. Muhammad, N. B. Rano, A. Mohammed, Y. Muhammad, L. A. Kazaure, I. L. Madigawa

  847-849

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  A.M. Umar, B. F. Muhammad, L. A. Kazaure, A. Mohammed, I. L. Madigawa, N. Salisu, I. S. Madobi

  850-852

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• Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Four Breeds of Rams in Nigeria under Fattening Condition

  S. B. Akinleye, A. B. Omojola, K. D. Afolabi

  853-856

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• Albumen and Yolk Indices in Three Strains of Nigerian Indigenous Chicken

  O. L. Okafor, C. M. Nwogu, U. E. Ogundu, I. C. Okoli

  857-859

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  G. A. Ibhaze, U. R. Amanze, G. E. Onibi, O. A. Adebayo

  860-862

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  J. S. Ekpo, S. O. Sampson, E. C. Ogundu, I. M. Sam

  863-865

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  A. O. Fadare, T. O. Olashore

  866-868

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• Cattle Milk Processing Among the Smallholder Agro-Pastoralists in Kaduna State, Nigeria

  I. I. Adedibu, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji, T. K. Gambo

  869-871

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• Consumer Perception of Chicken Meat from Broilers Fed Natural Pigment Sources

  O. O. Olusola, A. T. Adeshola, O. D. Oshibanjo, I. O. Balogun

  872-875

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  F. C. Izukanne-Ezeoke, N. J. Okeudo, R. O. Izukanne

  876-879

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• Meat Speciation Assessment of ‘Tinko’ Meat Sold in Lagos Market

  O. B. Omodunbi, O. O. Olusola, A. T. Adeshola

  880-882

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  M. O. Abioja, M. O. Adekunle

  883-886

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  O. A. Adebayo, J. O. Arogbodo, T. A. M. Awoniyi

  887-890

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  C. S. Agbu, M. A. Tion, D. Gambo, L. Y. Guluwa, S. E. Alu

  891-894

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• Carcass Characteristics and Organ Weight of Broiler Chickens Fed Graded Levels of Tannia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) In Place of Maize

  A. H. Akinmutimi, C. N. Okocha, U. Onyegbule, A. O. Nzotta, N. O. Nsidinanya, A. C. Ogbonna

  895-898

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• Effects of Cooking on the Chemical and Phytochemical Composition of Raw and Cooked Walnut and Melon Seeds

  S. O. Olufeko, A. B. Omojola, O. A. Ogunwole, S. O. Oladimeji, A. O. Mosuro, B. S. Adedeji, F. O. Jemiseye, T. V. Abokede, A. A. Adeyemi, I. A. Oludoyi

  899-902

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• A Survey of Ready-To-Eat Meat Products Available in Kebbi and Sokoto States, Nigeria: A Consumer Approach

  M. I. Ribah, M. Jibir, Y. A. Bashar

  903-905

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  D. O. Oshibanjo, O. O. Olusola, A. T. Adeshola, L. Abegunde, A. I. Adesope

  906-909

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• Effect of Calopogonium mucunoides Forage on the Characteristics of Internal Organs of Pigs

  H. O. Uzegbu, A. H. Akinmutimi, D. N. Onunkwo, E. C. Ukonu

  910-912

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• Inadvertent Slaughter of Female Goats and Foetal Wastages at Rumuokoro Abattoir in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

  P. K. Ajuogu , A. O. Aniebo, S. N. Wekhe, N. S. Herbert, O. U. Anyaso

  913-916

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• Influence of Multi-enzyme Supplementation on Broilers Fed Normal Energy and Protein Level Diet in South-East Tropical Zone of Nigeria

  R.A. Amaefule, G. Daniel- Igwe, K. U. Amaefule, M. A. Oguike

  917-919

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• Carcass Yield of Broiler Chickens Fed Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Powder and Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens) Powder

  K. A. Sanwo, A. V. Adegoke, I. Abanikanda, L. T. Egbeyale, J. A. Abiona, R. A. Sobayo, O. A. Oso

  920-922

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• Assessment of Physicochemical, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Fresh White and Red Sorghum Extract Preserved West African Soft Cheese Retailed in Ogbomoso, South-Western Nigeria

  G. O. Tona, G. A. Ibhaze, A. O. Ajala, A. O. Babatunde, T. Adelakun

  923-926

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• Economic Characteristics and Sensory Properties of Broiler Chicken Administered Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extracts

  A. A. Malik, E. Z. Jiya, B. A. Ayanwale, D. L. Kasimi

  927-929

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• Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers Fed Varying Levels of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf Meal

  C. O. Osita, C. U. Emezie, A. O. Ani, M. C. Ogwuegbu, I. E. Ezemagu

  930-934

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• Carcass Measurements and Weights of West African Dwarf Goat as Affected by Dressing Methods

  I. P. Okoh, E. E. Adomeh

  935-938

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• Blood Parameters and Prevalence of Caprine Babesiosis at Azare Abbatoir of Bauchi State, Nigeria

  A. Maidala, A. M. Dunya, I. C. Mohammed, O. J. Makinde, I. O. Adejumo, I. J. Dantata

  939-942

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• Pathological Changes in the Liver of Albino Rats Fed Raw or Processed Sickle pod (Senna obtusifolia) Seed Meal Based-Diets

  C. Augustine

  942-944

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• Poultry Production Methods and Common Diseases Associated With Poultry in Kogi Central

  M. Abubakar, I. Sani, A. Nuratu, O. K. Yusuf, A. M. Umar

  945-948

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• Ameliorative Effects of Kaempferol on Erythrocyte Osmotic Fragility induced by Experimental Trypanosoma brucei Infection in Mice

  Y. Muhammad , M. M. Suleiman, I. D. Jatau, A. M. Umar

  949-951

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• A Preliminary Study of Prevalence of Laminitis in Nigerian Trade Horses at Obollo-Afor, Enugu State, Nigeria

  K. C. Ogbanya, C. A. Eze, J. I. Ihedioha, T. O. Nnaji, P. C. Ugwu

  952-953

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• Blood Changes Observed in Laminitic Nigerian Horses

  K. C. Ogbanya, C. A. Eze, J. I. Ihedioha, P. C. Ugwu

  954-956

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• Comparison of Point-of-Care Glucometers for Blood Glucose Determination in Cows, Goats and Fish

  C. O. Okorie-Kanu, C. E. Igbokwe, O. J. Okorie-Kanu, P. E. Aba, N. D. Nwagbara

  957-959

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  P. E. Aba, V. U. Omoja, N. E. Obioma, C. O. Okorie-Kanu

  960-962

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  S. C. Okoli , J. A. Nwanta, E. V. Ezenduka

  963-966

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  C. Unamba-Oparah, I. C. Unamba-Oparah, V. U. Odoemelam, B. O. Obasi

  967-970

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  O. B. Olukotun, A. Usman, J. Y. Adama

  971-973

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  T.E. Ihedioha, R. I. Odo, C.E. Chiwetalu, J. I. Ihedioha

  977-980

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  O. D. Ilori, O. O. Adekolurejo, T. A. M. Awoniyi

  981-983

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  M. O. Otu, I.A. Lawal, B. D. George, M. S. Abubakar, I. A. Adeyinka, A. A. Sekoni, B. I. Nwagu, F. O. Abeke, E. O. Adejoh-Ubani, I. Abdullahi, A. K. Oluntunmogun, A. U. Umar, M. A. Ibrahim, H. M. Haruna

  984-987

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  B. O. Oyebanji, I. T. Akintoke, T. F. Ayodele

  988-991

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• Prospective Use of Anthelminthic Plants for Sustainable Worm Control in Nigeria

  M. I. Udobi, C. O. Nwosu, A. Onyeabor

  992-995

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• Vaccination: The Future of Helminth Parasite Control

  M. I. Udobi, A. Onyeabor, E. Uwalaka

  996-999

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  B. Abdulkareem, A. I. Osuolale, M. A. Olaoye, D. N. Tsado, A. A. Malik, O. O. A. Fasanya

  1000-1003

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  J. A. Yohana, I. Z. Abu, S. E. Alu

  1004-1007

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• Assessment of Antimicrobial Properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Meal in Broiler Chicken Production

  M. O. Oladele-Bukola, I. O. Olatoye, B. A. Makanjuola, O. O. Olaseinde, O. A. Morakinyo, S. O. Omotoso

  1008-1010

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• Prevalence of Parasites among Dogs Undergoing Treatment at Polo Veterinary Clinic Jos, North Central Nigeria

  D. D. Pam, V. A. Pam, L. R. Felix, V. A. Adejoh, A. Ombugadu, S. Terhemen

  1011-1014

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• Prevalence of Human Parasites Associated with Vegetables Sold in Maikatako Market of Bokkos L.G.A Plateau State, Nigeria

  V. A. Pam, A. V. Adejoh, A. Ombugadu , D. Kumbak

  1015-1018

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• Studies on Parasitic Contamination of Soil and Local Drinking Water Source in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

  V. A. Pam, A. A. Idris, A. Ombugadu, A. V. Adejoh, D. D. Pam, S. K. Dogo, D. Kumbak

  1019-1022

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• Fatal Haemorrhagic Enteritis due to Helminthosis in One–Year- Old Male-Camel-Calf (Camelus dromedarius): A Case Report

  M. Abdullahi, Z. M Wunti, M. Hussaini, I. Haruna, A. K. Mohammed

  1023-1024

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• Performance and Histological Responses of Abino Rats Fed Moringa oleifera Seed Meal

  E .E. Akangbe, O. A. Abu

  1025-1028

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• Replacing Soybean with Leucaena leucocephala Leaf in the Diets of Growing Rabbits

  O. M. Jesuyon, F. A. Opawoye, O. A. Abu, M. Orunmuyi, G. O. Balogun

  1029-1032

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• Growth Response and Nutrient Digestibility of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Fed Sun-Dried and Honey-Flavored Cassava Peel Meal Diets

  H. I. Abdullahi, A. T. Ijaiya , A. A. Malik, S. S. A. Egena

  1033-1035

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• Effect of Yam-Peel Meal Diets on Performance and Nutreints Digestibility of Grower Rabbits

  M. S. Tamburawa, M .A. Suraj , A. G. Khaleel, S. Madaki

  1036-1038

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• Effect of Dietary Garlic Powder on the Haematology and Cholesterol Level of Japanese Quail

  F. U. Udeh, C. C. Onah, C. M. Nwakor, M. O. Onodugo, V .C. Udeh, D. Ozor

  1039-1041

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• Performance of Grower Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of Ficus sycomorus and Parkia biglobosa Leaf Meals

  A. Tijjani, R. Audu, M. Dalha, I.A. Gumel, S. B. Adamu

  1042-1044

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• Growth Performance of Growing Rabbits Fed Horse Grass and Calapo Mixed Forages

  U. K. Ozuo, S. N. Ukachukwu, M. O. Okpara

  1045-1048

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• Evaluation of Growth Performance and Haematology of Weaner Rabbits Fed Varied Levels of Paw-Paw (Carica papaya) Leaf Meal

  T. T. Kuka , J. Unukevwere , V. R. Ubogu

  1049-1052

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• Carcass Yield and Gastro - Intestinal Tract (GIT) Morphometry of Rabbits Exposed to Dietary Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Pod Husk Meal

  O. O .K. Oko, P. O. Ozung, M. I. Anya , E. A. Agiang, I. E. Emem

  1053-1056

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  K .A. Adebisi

  1057-1060

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• Assessment of New Zealand White and American Chinchilla Rabbits for Reproductive Traits in a Derived Savannah Ecological Zone of Nigeria

  M. O. Ariyo, A. A. Odunsi

  1061-1063

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• Frequency of Abattoir Waste Generation and Management in Port Harcourt Metropolis

  B. V. Iriso, P. A. John, S. S. Bello, C. E. Ajinwo

  1064-1067

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• Comparative Performance of Weaner Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of Rice Husk in Place of Wheat Offal

  C. N. Okocha, E. Apiakason, A. O. Nzotta, N. O. Nsidinanya, A. C. Ogbonna

  1068-1070

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• Productive Potentials in Pure and Crossbred Rabbits in South Western Nigeria

  K. T. Akanni, A. O. Alabi, C. C. Ogbonna, O. Adebambo

  1071-1074

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• Performance Characteristics of Crossbred Weaned Rabbits Fed Fermented Pride of Barbados (Caesalpina pulcherrima) Seed Meal

  A. A. Ogunbode, T. O. Adams, O. S. Oladapo, H .T. Azeez, O. E. Akinlade

  1075-1077

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• Rabbit Domestication: The Best Alternative to Bush meat Trade in Nigeria

  O. J. Olalere, A. I. Oyegbami, E. O. Ijiwade

  1078-1080

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• Effect of Banana Peel Meal (Musa sapientum L.) on Carcass Characteristics and Haematological Parameters of Growing Rabbits in Semi- Arid Zone of Nigeria

  H. Duwa, A. Dauda, A. O. Raji, H. Sani

  1081-1083

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• Growth Response and Survival Rate of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles Fed Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) Leaves and Vitamin C Supplemented Diets

  S. E. Olusola, V. T. Igbasan

  1084-1087

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• Evaluation of Moringa oleifera, Psidium guajava Leaves Extracts and Oxytetracycline on Tissues Bacteriological Changes of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles

  S. E. Olusola, B. V. Olorunfemi, F. E. Olaifa

  1088-1091

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• Organosomatic Indices and Histopathological Response of Clarias gariepinus Fed Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Meal Diets

  A. M. Adewole

  1092-1094

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• Accessibility and Frequency of Quality Fish Seed Supply among Fish Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria

  J. B. Ogunremi, D.K. Abdullahi, N. M. Uruku

  1095-1098

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• Fishing Inputs Supply and Their Benefits to Fishers in Taraba State, Nigeria

  J. B. Ogunremi, H. O. Sadiq, F. Igbani

  1099-1102

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• Evaluation of Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis and Their Hydridsploidy

  W. A. Olaniyi, J. O. Aniyi, J. A. Adefolaju, O. Olusegun

  1103-1106

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• Effects of Natural Ginger Products on the Shelf-Life of Farmed Smoked Fish [Clarias gariepinus, Burchell, 1822]

  G. S. Adaka, E. O. Unegbu, C. N. Anyanwu

  1107-1110

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• Apparent Nutrient Digestibility Coefficient of Solid State Fermented Plam Kernel Sludge Fed to Clarias gariepinus

  L. A. Folorunso, A. E. Falaye, E. K. Ajani, B.O. Emikpe

  1111-1114

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• Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings Fed Varying Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets

  D. O. Odedeyi, M. A. Ayegbusi

  1115-1118

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• Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Farfantepenaeus notialis (Pérez Farfante, 1967) Caught with Cast Net from New Calabar River, Nigeria

  O. A. Olopade, H. E. Dienye

  1119-1122

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• Utilisation of a Poultry Wastes Meal as a Replacement for Fishmeal in Diets of Clarias gariepinus

  O. Orisasona, O. M. Oladimeji

  1123-1126

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• Performance of Broilers Raised on Dual and Triple Phase Feeding Regimes in an Open-Sided Poultry House

  P. Nnanna, E. B. Etuk

  1127-1130

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• Influence of Feed Trough Colour on the Performance of Starter and Finisher Broiler Chickens

  C. S. Durunna, D. I. Nwokejiezi, T. C. Ezeokeke

  1131-1133

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• Seasonal and Nutritional Effects on Growth Performance and Seminal Traits of Kano Brown Bucks

  M. Nasir, A. G. Khaleel, A.M. Umar, N.M. Galahima, M. M. Abubakar, N. Salisu, A. Abubakar, M. Kabr

  1134-1136

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• Blood Profiles and its Relationship with Milk Production Traits in Agro-pastoral Goats

  I. M. Sam, C. A. Essien, U. A. Ukpanah, J. S. Ekpo

  1137-1140

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• Economy of Broiler Production as Influenced by Stocking Density, Protein and Energy Levels, and Season

  T. I. Ademulegun, G. O. Adeyemo

  1141-1143

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• Factors Influencing the Efficiency of Cattle Production among Farmers in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria

  D. B. Ishaya, O.J. Makinde, B.O. Oyediran, A. Maidala, A. B. Sikiru, A. A. Mohammed, S. Isaac, A. Lawan, I. O. Adejumo, A. M. Dunya, I. C. Mohammed

  1144-1147

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• Blood Viscosity and Osmotic Fragility of Two Breeds of Chickens Fed Dietary Supplementation of Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)

  S. O. Aro, O. B. Faluyi, J.O. Arogbodo, O. G. Taylor

  1148-1151

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• Thermoregulatory Response of Heat Stressed Growing Rabbits Administered Baobab Fruit Pulp Meal Supplement

  K. U. Anoh, P. P. Barje, G. T. Iyeghe-Erakpotobor, I. Abdulahi

  1152-1154

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• Growth and Laying Performance of Quail Under Single Phase Feeding Fortified with Calcium and Phosphorus in a Guinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria

  N. M. Badaru, A. Aremu, S. S. A. Egena

  1155-1158

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• Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Raised on Dual and Triple Phase Feeding Regimes

  I. F. Etuk, P. E. Nwadavid, E .B. Etuk

  1159-1161

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• Effects of Nutrient-Restriction at the Starter Phase on Growth Performance of Broilers at the Finisher Phase

  P. C. Okere, V. U. Odoemelam, E. U. Ahiwe, T. C. Iwuji, L. C. Ikpamezie, A. B. I. Udedibie

  1162-1165

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• Response of Broiler Chickens Fed Pellets to Period of Restriction

  D. J. Omosebi, O. A. Adeyemi, O. M. Sogunle, O. M. O. Idowu, O. Bolarin

  1166-1168

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• Dry Matter and Crude Protein Values of Selected Feedstuffs Used in the Nigerian Livestock Industry

  U. E. Okata, A. U. C. Ohanaka, U. Uzohuo , E. C. Ogundu, M. C. Uchegbu, I. C. Okoli

  1169-1172

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• Effect of Heavy Metals in Borehole Water on Broiler Chickens in Delta State

  J. U. Unukevwere, A. D. Ologhobo Timothy, T. Kuka, O. Obakanurhe

  1173-1176

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• Performance Evaluation of Broiler Chicks Reared on Alternative Litter Materials

  A. O. Ayeni, J. O. Agbede, F. A. Igbasan, G. E. Onibi, M. Adegbenro

  1177-1180

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• Effect of Dietary Thais coronata Shell on Odour Reduction and Nitrogen Output in Rabbit Farm

  U. K. Ozuo, S. N. UkachukwU, V. U. Odoemelam

  1181-1183

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• Mineralization of Pyrene in Clay Soil Supplemented with Animal Organic Carbon Source

  A. O. Umeojiakor, C. N. Owabor, C. T. Umeojiakor, M. C. Onyema

  1184-1187

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• Nuggets for Successful Animal Experiments

  F. O. Abeke, O. Emeka

  1188-1191

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• Nutritional Evaluation of Shear Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) Meal as Affected by Different Days of Fermentation

  S. E. Alu, E. A. Randa, M. K. Baba

  1192-1195

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• Effect of Soaking Duration on Nutritional Content of Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

  S. E. Alu, O. Ahiwe

  1196-1199

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• Effect of Cottonseed Meal Supplemented with Phytase and Vitamin D3 on Ileal Phosphorus Digestibility in Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Low in Calcium and Phosphorus

  I. I. Ilaboya, E. A. Iyayi

  1200-1202

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• Effect of Phytase Supplementation on the Performance of Broilers Fed Rice Bran-Based Diets

  I.I. Ilaboya, E. A. Iyayi, D. A. Coker, A. A. Aiwekhoe, O. O. Faturoti

  1203-1206

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• Response of Broiler Finisher Chickens to Diets Containing Differently Processed African Locust Bean Seeds

  A. Maidala, U. D. Doma, L. M. Egbo, O. J. Makinde, I. O. Adejumo, I. M. Chana, A. M. Duniya

  1207-1210

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• Comparative Effect of Differently Processed African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernel Meal on Haematological Parameters of Growing Rabbits

  O. J. Makinde, A. Aremu, O. J. Alabi, E. Z. Jiya, A. Maidala, H. L. Mohammed

  1211-1214

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• Replacement Value of Enzyme Supplemented Dried Cassava Peel Meal for Whole Maize on the Performance of Laying Birds

  M. U. Mbachu, A. U. C. Ohanaka, C. I. Akalonu, V. N. Okonkwo, T. K. Obih, B.U. Ekenyem

  1215-1218

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• Effect of Petiveria alliacea Leaf and Root Meals on Haematological Indices of Broiler Chickens

  R. A. Sobayo , I. J. Okonkwo, K. A. Sanwo, S. B. Muhammad, O. A. Oso, O. M. Sogunle, D. Eruvbetine, E. B. Oguntona

  1219-1220

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• Effects of Processing Methods on Proximate Composition and Anti-Nutritional Components of Rolfe (Daniellia oliveri) Seed

  S. A. Okunade, A. O. Isah, K. O. Yusuf, O. A. Olafadehan, O. J. Makinde, J. Ajayi

  1221-1223

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• In Vitro Digestibility of Maize Offal with Enzyme Cocktails

  A. Jimoh, J. O. Atteh

  1224-1227

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• Effect of Toasted Castor Seed Meal (TCSM) on Serum Biochemistry of Grower Rabbits Supplemented with or without Quantum Blue® Enzyme

  S. E. Alu, M .M. Ari, S. V. Bitrus, I. O. Egya

  1228-1231

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• On-Farm Evaluation of Three Strains of Lactobacillus spp. Based Probiotics on the Hematology and Serum Lipid Profile of Local Turkeys

  C. E. Dim, M. A. Egom, A. E. Onyimonyi

  1232-1235

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• Herbs and Spices as Natural Enhancers of Optimal Poultry Production in the Tropics - A Review

  O. Obakanurhe, J. Unukevwere

  1236-1238

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• Efficacy of Phytase® Enzyme on the Growth and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers Fed Digitaria Iburua-Based Diet

  O. O. K. Oko, E. I. Effiom, A. A. Ayuk, C. I. Ukim, L. N. Agwunobi

  1239-1242

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• Quality Characteristics and Chemical Composition of Ensiled Maize Stover with or without Additives

  A. J. Amuda, D .O. Okunlola, O. J. Babayemi

  1243-1246

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• In Sacco Nutrients Disappearance of Rice Straw Supplemented with Cattle Manure Vermicast

  A. Nasiru, M. Badamasi, M. H. Ibrahim

  1247-1250

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• Comparative Assessment of the Nutritive Potentials of Terminalia mantaly Subjected to Various Processing Methods

  O. Okpara, O. P. Akporhuarho

  1251-1254

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• Influence of Varying Boiling Periods on the Chemical Composition of Coffee Senna (Senna occidentalis) Seeds

  C. Augustine

  1255-1258

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• Effects of Processing of Mucuna sloanei on the Organ Weight and Blood Parameters of Broiler Finisher Chickens

  C. C. Ekwe, S. N. Ukachukwu, V. Odoemenam, I. Nwabueze

  1259-1261

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• Biodegradation of Rice Husk as Affected by Chemical Composition and In-Vitro Digestibility

  A. Akinfemi, B. J. Adebayo, E. O. Ahoatu

  1262-1264

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• Effects of Different Fermentation Media on the Chemical Composition of Jackfruit (Arthocarpus heterophyllus) Seed Meal

  O. O. Effiong, B. J. Harry2, S. A. Udoh

  1265-1268

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• Carcass and Organ Weights of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Velvet Bean Seed Meal (Mucuna sloanei) Mix with Enzyme (Maxi-Grain)

  U. E. Ewa

  1269-1272

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• Effects of Phytase and Protease Supplementation on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Sub-Optimal Levels of Crude Protein

  A. A. Fatufe, O. K. Adesehinwa, D. J. Ogunyemi, D. O. Akinde

  1273-1277

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• Influence of Probiotics on Rumen Liquor Characteristics and Microbiology

  U. A. Inyang, T. O. Ososanya

  1278-1281

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• Hydrogen Cyanide and Phytate Content of Cassava Peel Meal Fermented with Different Levels of Baker’s Yeast

  I. U. Obasi, E. N. Obasi, C. T. Ezeokeke, E. B. Etuk

  1282-1285

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• Nanotechnology Tools and Their Application in Livestock Production, Breeding and Reproduction: A Review

  O.E. Kadurumba, V. M. O. Okoro, C. C. Ugwu, E. U. Ahiwe, L. C. Ikpamezie, P. C. Okere, C. M. Nwogu, U. N. Okehi

  1286-1288

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• Studies on the Chemical and Phytochemical Properties of the Seeds of Etanda africana

  A. J. Ajibade, O. J. Makinde, S. K. Omotugba, E. B. Omole, M. S. Tamburuwa, H. L. Mohammed, E. A. Ibe, S. Isaac, E. S. Babajide

  1289-1291

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• Nutritional Analysis of Sugarcane Waste Ensiled with Different Levels of Soya Bean Milk Residue

  M. M. Yahya, I. M. Aminu, Z. A. Gworgwor, A. K. Yakubu

  1292-1294

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• Biochemical Compositions of Rumen Content Fractions from Slaughter Cattle in North-Central Nigeria

  F. A. Edo, L. C. Odigbo, C. G. Okoli, I. C. Okoli

  1295-1297

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• Effects of Stage of Growth on Mineral, Proximate and Phytochemical Composition of Moringa Leave Extract

  A. Odukoya, A. D. Ologhobo

  1298-1300

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• Mineral and Proximate Composition of Selected Forages Fed to West African Dwarf Bucks in Obio Akpa

  G. D. Eyoh , A .A. Ayuk, M. I. Anya

  1301-1304

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• Nutrient Quality Characteristics of Eggs from Seven-chicken Strains in South-Western Nigeria

  A. J. Atansuyi, U. C. Ihendu, O. A. Falade, C. O. Joachim, C. A. Chineke

  1305-1308

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• High-Quality Cassava Peel®Mash Supplemented with Direct Fed Microbial as an Alternate Source of Energy Supplement: Effect on Performance and Economic Analysis of Weaned Pig

  A. O. K. Adesehinwa, A. A. Fatufe, E. Ajayi, J. O. Abiola, B. Boladuro, T. A. Amole

  1309-1312

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• Intestinal Microbial Population and Serum Lipid Profile of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented with Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus Cultures.

  R. S. Onabanjo, K. O. Olabiran

  1313-1316

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• Effect of Processing on Phytochemicals content of Hulled Lagenaria breviflora (Benth) Roberty Seeds

  V. A. Adepegba, O. A. Abu

  1317-1319

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• Marketing Efficiency of Eggs in Sokoto Metropolis

  A. A. Gindi, U. U. Abdullahi

  1320-1322

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• Economics of Small-Scale Broiler Production in Ondo-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

  I. Ibidapo, M. H. Ogunsipe

  1323-1325

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• Characteristics of Beef Production and Marketing in Adamawa State, Nigeria

  H. I. Kubkomawa, S. M. Adamu, C. C. Achonwa, I. C. Okoli

  1326-1328

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• Profitability of Establishing a Small-Scale Bee Farm in Aguata Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria

  O. C. Ogbu

  1329-1331

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• Cost and Return Analysis of Broiler Chickens Fed on Processed Graded Levels of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Garlic (Allium Sativum) Mixture

  E. E. Adomeh, A. S. Eguaoje

  1332-1335

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• Quality and Constraints in Smallholder Egg Value Chain of Greater Port Harcourt City, Nigeria

  J. N. Ingweye, I. Etela

  1336-1340

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• Assessment of Climate Change Copping Strategies among Backyard Snail Farmers in Owo Metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria

  P. T. Owombo, U. B. Ighodaro, C. Mangodo

  1341-1344

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• The Benefits of Basil leaves as Natural Medicine in Livestock Production

  O. O. Alabi, A. J. Shoyombo, R. A. Animashahun, S. O. Olawoye

  1345-1347

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• Challenges Faced By Local Poultry Framers in Zaria Metropolis of Kaduna State, Nigeria

  M. Abdulrashid, A. K. Olutunmogun, J. Dauda, F. U. Anosike

  1348-1351

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• Performance and Routine Practices on Camels (Camelus dromedarius) at ‘Dan Aunai Grazing Site, Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria

  M. I. Ghude, H. A. Alkali, A. Isma’il, B. Isah, N. A. Alassan

  1352-1355

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• Innovations in Cassava Value Chain That Enhances the Productivity of Cassava Farmers and Small-Scale Poultry Producers in Nigeria and Burkina Faso

  I. C. Okoli , N. O. Aladi, C. E. Chinweze, T. Kiendrebeogo, A. B .I. Udedibie

  1356-1357

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• Knowledge Transfer towards Cost–Effective Poultry Feeds Production from Processed Cassava Products to Improve the Productivity of Small-Scale Farmers in Nigeria: A Nipoferd Workshop

  I. C. Okoli, F. N. Nnadi

  1358-1359

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• Production and Evaluation of Okara Based Pet Foods for Dogs

  N. O. Aladi, U. V. Eluemuno

  1360-1361

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• Characteristics and Challenges of Dog Keeping in the Federal University of Technology Owerri Community, Owerri, Imo State

  U. V. Eluemuno, N. O. Aladi

  1362-1364

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• Proximate Compositions of Beef Treated with Palm Bunch and Plantain Peel Ashes

  V. O. Iyiola, C. C. Achonwa, N. O. Aladi, I. C. Okoli, N. J. Okeudo

  1365-1366

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• Success Factors, Constraints and Sustenance of a Researcher / Farmer Multi-Stakeholder Platform in Relation to the Outcomes of a Training Workshop

  F. N. Nnadi, I. C. Okoli, A. A. Omede, J. N. Chikaire, L. C. Okoli, C. C. Achonwa

  1367-1368

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• Proximate and Sensory Characteristics of Beef Sausages Containing Okara as Fillers/Extenders

  D. O. Unamba, P. O. Silas, N. O. Aladi

  1369-1370

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• Survey of Waste Management Practices of Small-Scale Pig Farms in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria

  I. P. Ogbuewu, C. G. V. Otuonye , C. M. Nwogu

  1371-1374

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• Pictorial Presentation and Description of Commercial Herbal Poultry Products Sold in Veterinary Shops in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

  I. P. Ogbuewu , R. Ekechukwu , T. T. Kuka, P. C. Jiwuba

  1375-1378

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• Performance, Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) Raised on Three Different Feed Types

  P. Patami, A. L. Nwaji, N. O. Aladi

  1379-1381

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• Analysis of a Nipoferd Symposium on Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) Utilization in Animal Production: The Foundation for a PKC Research Network (PKC-Net) in Nigeria

  I. C. Okoli, I. P. Ogbuewu, N. O. Aladi, J. U. Chikaire

  1382-1384

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• Proximate Characteristics of Some Commercial Broiler Feeds Sold In Owerri for Turkey Production

  O. R. Alaoma, U. N. Okehie, V. C. Anyanwu, E. B. Etuk, O. O. Emenalom

  1385-1386

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• Physicochemical Characteristics of Xanthosoma mafafa Tuber Meal Subjected to Palm Bunch Ash Solution Treatment

  G. I. Amadi, C. C. Achonwa, N. J. Chukwuka, P. C. Ukwu, I. C. Okoli

  1387-1388

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• Minerals and Phytochemical Compositions of Xanthosoma Mafafa Tuber Meal Treated With Varying Levels of Palm Bunch Ash Solution

  G. I. Amadi, C. C. Achonwa, N. J. Chukwuka, P. C. Ukwu

  1389-1391

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• Blood Components and Growth Indices of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Various Level of Boiled Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Seed Meal

  M.D. Udo, F. O. Ahamefule, J. A. Ibeawuch, N. N. Etim

  1392-1394

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• Physicochemical Characteristics of Xanthosoma Mafafa Leaf Meal Subjected to Palm Bunch Ash Solution Treatment

  P. K. Okafor, C. C. Achonwa, N. J. Chukwuka, P. C. Ukwu, I.C. Okoli

  1395-1396

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• Minerals and Phytochemical Compositions of Xanthosoma Mafafa Leaf Meal Treated With Varying Levels of Palm Bunch Ash Solution

  P. K. Okafor, C. C. Achonwa, N. J. Chukwuka, P. C. Ukwu

  1397-1399

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• Effect of Arbocel on the Fecal and Litter Moisture Content of Broilers Chicks

  U. N. Okehie, E. U. Ahiwe, E. B. Etuk, O. O. Emenalom

  1400-1401

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  S. I. Ahamba, U. E. Ogundu

  1402-1405

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  V. C. Anyanwu, A. U. C. Ohanaka, O. R. Alaoma, N. O. Aladi, N. J. Okeudo

  1406-1408

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• Effects of High Levels of Palm Kernel Cake on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finisher Broilers

  F. C. Egenuka, S. N. Odom, P. C. Okere, O. E. Kadurumba, C. A. Agbasu, N. J. Okeudo

  1409-1411

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• Retrospective Study on Food Animal Surgery in Selected States of South–East Nigeria from 2010-2017

  C. Unamba-Oparah, I.C. Unamba-Oparah, D. O. Okoche

  1412-1414

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• Retrospective Study on the Occurrence of Infectious Bursal Disease and Newcastle Disease in Orlu, Imo State

  V. U. Odoemelam, I. C. Unamba-Oparah , C. Unamba-Oparah

  1415-1418

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• Effects of Processed Cassava Root Meal on the Histology of Intestine and Liver of Juvenile Oreochromis niloticus Reared in Cages

  E.I. Oguadimma, J .O. Igwe, D. C. Gbaruko, D. C. Egwuatu, C. Uzondu, G. Nwachukwu, G. Ononiwu, N. Iwuji, C. N. Anyanwu, D. I. Osuigwe

  1419-1423

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• Overview of Rabbit Production as an Option for Fighting Malnutrition in Nigeria

  A. B. Sikiru, I. C. Alemede, S. S .A. Egena, A. T. Ijaiya

  1424-1425

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• Overview of the Importance of Leptin as a Signaling Protein in Farm Animals

  S. N. Okey, B. B. Okafor, O. M. Kenneth-Chukwu, I. R. Igwe

  1426-1429

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• Assessment of Liveability and Genotoxic Response of Edible Snail, Pachymelania aurita on Exposure to an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical

  I. J. Nwajiobi, A. C. Udebuani

  1430-1432

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• Embryo Developmental Stages in Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Eggs Incubated at 38OC

  K. O. Idahor, O. A. Sokunbi, O. H. Osaiyuwu, O. Odu, C. I. Nwosuh, N. M. Sati, P. Emenaa, O. J. Babayemi, D. Shamaki

  1433-1436

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• Sex Differentiation of Body Weight in Japanese Quails(Coturnix japonica), Post Sexual Maturity

  B. C. Nsoha, O. A. Isiekwe, U. E. Ogundu

  1437-1438

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• Proximate and Elemental Compositions of Animal Dung Collected from Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

  A. C. Udebuani, I. J. Nwajiobi, I. C. Okoli, P. T. E. Ozor

  1439-1441

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• Microbial Loads and Profiles of Poultry, Cattle and Pig Dung Produced In Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

  A. C. Udebuani, I. J. Nwajiobi, P. T. E. Ozor

  1442-1444

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• Effects of the Graded Levels of Vitamin D3 on the Serum Protein, Electrolytes and Bone Mineralization of Broilers under Hot Humid Southern Nigeria

  B. B. Okafor, S. N. Okey, G. A. Kalio, A. O. Amakiri

  1445-1448

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• Growth Response, Carcass Analysis and Hematological Characteristics of Finisher Broilers Fed Diets Containing Ensiled Cassava Peel Meal

  M. O. Igbokwe, H. O. Obikaonu

  1449-1452

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• Growth Performance of Different Broiler Strains Fed Mimosa diplotricha Leaf Meal

  K. C. Oguchienti, J. C. Okonkwo

  1453-1456

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• Effects of The Graded Levels of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) on the Haematological Characteristics and serum enzymes of broilers in the hot humid southern Nigeria

  B. B. Okafor, S. N. Okey, G. A. Kalio, A. O. Amakiri

  1457-1459

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• Determination of the Optimal Four Phase Feeding Regime in a Fifty-Six Day Broiler Production Period

  E. A. Anyigor, E. B. Etuk

  1460-1463

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• Performance of Broilers on Variants of the Dual- Phase Feeding Regime

  I. J. Ode Uwa, E. B. Etuk

  1464-1466

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• Effects of Onions - Ginger Mix Supplementation Levels on Semen Quality of Local Breeder Cocks

  A. Nwaele, C. C. Achonwa, I. P. Ogbuewu, M. U. Iloeje

  1467-1469

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• Performance of Broiler Finishers Fed Dietary Bambara Groundnut (Voandzeia subterrenea thouars) Sievate Fortified with Exogenous Enzyme

  D. I. Unamba, K. C. Okorie

  1470-1472

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• Comparison of Recommended Performance of Marshal R Commercial Broilers andField Performance Results

  P. C. Ukwu, I. P. Ogbuewu, M. C. Uchegbu

  1473-1476

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• Performance And Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Finisher Fed Graded Levels of Raw and Cooked Turmeric (Curcuma longaLINN) Meal

  B. O. Eze, B. O. Esonu, D. C. Obionwu

  1477-1480

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• Economics of Production of Freshly Hatched and Transported Broiler Chicks to Six Weeks after Delayed Feed and Water Startment Periods

  P. C. Ukwu, I. P. Ogbuewu, M. C. Uchegbu, I. C. Okoli

  1481-1483

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• Replacement Value of Cooked Sandbox Seed Mealfor Soybean Meal in Broiler Starter Diet

  E. Ozeudu, C. O. Iheanacho, C. O. Offordile, E. B. Etuk, B. O. Esonu

  1484-1486

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  F. O. Okonkwo, C. C. Achonwa, C. M. Nwogu, I. C. Okoli

  1487-1489

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  T. H. Azubuike, S. C. Akomas

  1490-1492

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  A. Ifeduba, C. C. Achonwa, M. B. Murphy, I. P. Ogbuewu, E. B. Etuk, M. C. Uchegbu, I. C. Okoli

  1493-1495

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  I. O. Bassey, O. H. Ogegbuna, C. C. Achonwa, C. C. Ugwu

  1496-1499

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• Socio-Cultural Characteristics and Drug Use Habit of Poultry Farmersin Akwa Ibom State

  I. O. Bassey, O. H. Ogegbuna, C. C. Achonwa, C. C. Ugwu, I. C. Okoli

  1500-1503

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• Development of a Mobile Phone Messaging System for Livestock Farmers in Nigeria

  C.L. Okoli, J. U. Chikaire, A. Ifeduba, F. N. Nnadi

  1504-1508

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  F. O. Okonkwo, C. C. Achonwa, C. M. Nwogu

  1509-1511

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  C. C. Achonwa, I. H. Kubkomawa , V. O. Iyiola, I. C. Okoli, M. C. Uchegbu

  1512-1514

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  U. E. Okata, C. M. Ihuoma, E. C. Agu, O. E. Kadurumba, C. C. Ugwu, M. C. Uchegbu

  1515-1517

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• Mineral Uptake of Broiler Chicken Fed Palm Kernel Shell Ash as a Mineral Supplement in Finisher Ration

  A. U. C. Ohanaka , C. M. Nwogu, U. E. Okata, I. F. Etuk, V. M. O Okoro

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