Vol. 45 No. 2 (2018)

Articles

• Influence of breeds and number of whorls on phenotypic traits and correlations among giant African land snails in Nigeria

  B. Okon, L. A. Ibom, A. Dauda, A. E. Bassey, N. B. Idiong, P. O. Onwuka

  1 - 15

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• Heterosis for hatch weight and body weight gain in outcrossed native chickens of Nigeria under savanna conditions

  J. O. Egahi, O. M. Momoh, F. B. P. Abang

  16 - 20

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• Phenotypic correlations between biologic markers and growth traits in Arbor acres broiler chicken strain

  R. J. Nosike, O. F. Nwakpu, C. N. Okocha, E. C. Inyang, J. C. Ezike, D. N. Onunkwo

  21 - 28

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• Influence of strain and production cycle on egg quality traits of two Nigerian indigenous chicken strains

  V. U. Oleforuh-Okoleh, U. M. Chukwuemeka, G. O. Adeoye

  29 - 39

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• Growth performance, correlation and regression estimates of seven-chicken strains in South-Western Nigeria

  A. J. Atansuyi, U. C. Ihendu, C. A. Chineke

  40 - 48

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• Hormonal profile and reproductive performance of male and female rabbits fed diets containing garlic bulb (Allium sativum) meal

  M. U. Onyekwere, P. C. Jiwuba, K. U. Anukam, U. H. Ukpabi, U. E. Egu

  49 – 54

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• Haematological and hormonal implications of feeding varying levels of zinc gluconate to male rabbits

  O. C. Ogbu, U. Herbert

  55 - 58

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• Effect of replacing soybean meal with water melon (Citrullus lanatus) seed meal on the growth, feed utilization and body composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

  W. A. Jimoh, M. O. Shittu, S. A. Abdulsalami, F. Y. Okemakin, A. A. Ayeloja

  59 - 66

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• Serum malondialdehyde concentration of weaned rabbits raised in two different management systems

  B. M. Shehu, W. Buba, M. M Mahmoud

  67 – 70

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• Chemical composition of snail meat species (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina) in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

  F. A. O. Akinnusi, A. S. Adeoye, D. F. Adeleke

  71 - 76

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• Comparative study of three species of giant African land snail

  C. N. Okocha, D. N. Onunkwo

  77 - 87

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• Effect of feed restriction period and strain on growth performance and haematological indices of pullet chicks

  F. A. Adewole, O. A. Adeyemi, D. Eruvbetine, O. M. Sogunle, L.T. Egbeyale, A. Jejelowo

  88 - 95

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• Comparative evaluation of hydroponic maize fodder and conventional basal diet on performance, digestibility and blood profile of weaned pigs

  O. A. Adebiyi, T. A. Adefila, A.T. Adeshola

  96 - 105

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• Effect of yeast treated bovine blood-rumen content mixture on performance and blood profile of weaner rabbits

  T. F. Mbahi, A. Adi, B. Yakubu, R. J Wafar

  106 - 113

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• Dietary evaluation of fermented cocoyam tuber meal (Xanthosoma sagitifolium) as energy source in place of maize in broiler chicken production

  B. C. Anyaegbu, A. C. Ogbonna, O. O. Adedokun, D. N. Onunkwo

  114 - 123

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• Substitution value of squilla meal for fish meal in broiler production: Effects on growth performance, carcass and organ proportions

  E. O. Udosen, G. S. Ojewola, O. O. Adedokun

  124 – 128

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• Performance, blood profile and microbial characteristics of broiler chicken fed phytase supplemented diets

  O. E. Fijabio, T. O. Fakayode, O. M. Eniola, A. B. Omojola

  129 - 136

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• Prevalence of aflatoxin b1 in some common poultry feed ingredients and optimum inclusion levels of mycofix binder as feed additive on performance of broiler chickens chickens

  H. W. Kehinde, A. A. Sekoni, T. S. Olugbemi, P. A. Onimisi

  137 - 149

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• Performance and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens fed graded levels of fermented and toasted seed meal

  D. N. Tsado, A. H. Dikko, O. J. Alabi, T. N. Kperun, B. K. Jiya, M. O. Ojapah, A. Ibrahim, B. D. Olatunji

  150 - 156

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• Carcass, internal organs, duodenal digesta bacteria and economics of broilers fed dry African porridge (Tetraptera tetrapluera ) pod meal

  E. K. Ndelekwute, I. P. Akpan, C. O Okereke

  157 - 164

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• Influence of natural pigment sources on growth performance, live and post slaughter skin pigmentation, serum carotenoids and lipid profile of broiler chickens

  O. O. Adeleye, E. T. Oginnie, P. E. Otamere

  165 - 175

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• High quality cassava peel mash supplemented with direct fed microbial as an alternate source of energy supplement: Effects on performance and blood parameters in growing pig

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

  176 - 184

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• Response of finisher broiler birds fed graded levels of yam peel meal as an energy source in maize-based diet

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

  185 – 188

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• Nutritional evaluation of forage as feed resources on the haematological parameters of pigs

  H. O. Uzegbu, D. N. Onunkwo, E. K. Ndelekwute, E. C. Ukonu

  189 – 194

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• Response of broiler chickens fed single straight diet fortified with fish meal

  D. N. Onunkwo, C. N. Okocha

  195 – 200

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• Blood constituents of broiler chickens as affected by biscuit waste based diets

  S. O. Omoikhoje, O. Oduduru, S. A. Eguaoje

  201 – 208

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• Influence of various feeding regimes on the performance of Archachatina marginata snail

  C. N. Okocha, D. N. Onunkwo

  209 - 214

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• The replacement value of indomie waste meal for maize on performance, carcass traits, relative organ weight and cost and return analysis of broiler chickens

  S. O. Omoikhoje, S. A. Eguaoje, C. Okoegwale, O. Ijeh, Y. Okpodi

  215 – 223

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• Growth response, carcass characteristics and egg laying performance of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica ) fed diets containing varying levels of fermented cassava (Manihot esculenta ) peel meal

  A. A. Malik, A. T. Ijaiya, A. Aremu, M. O. Akinwale

  224 - 231

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• Effect of feeding African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) fruit pulp diets on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaner rabbits

  A. A. Malik, A. T. Ijaiya, D. Patrick

  232 -238

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• Effect of graded levels of differently processed Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on the performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

  A. O. Owosibo, I. A. Okere, G. A. Adedokun

  239 – 246

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• Effect of plant spacing and intercropping with two species on growth and yield of forage maize

  K. A. Ike, L. C. Nwaigbo, S. N. Ukachukwu, U. H. Ukpabi, C. P. Obasi, P. C. Okiyi, V. U. Odoemelam

  247 - 255

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• Effect of stage of harvest on dry matter yield and nutritive value of lablab purpureus, Centrosema pubescens and as fodder in Adamawa State, Nigeria

  T. F. Mbahi, S. Maidadi, Z. A. Gworgwor, Y. Danladi

  256 - 264

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• Livestock value chain: Prediction of live weight and cut yield of three indigenous breeds of cattle in Nigeria

  O. J. Babayemi, M. O. Ajayi, J. F. Olona, N. F. Anurudu, F. T. Ajayi

  265 - 272

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• Chemical composition and nutrient digestibility of three varieties of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum ) by Sokoto Gudali heifers

  D. J. Akinjoye, O. A. Olorunnisomo

  273 - 278

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• Physical characteristics of West African dwarf goat as influenced by post-mortem processing methods

  P. I. Okoh

  279 - 288

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• Effects of high levels of water soaked sweet orange peel meal on the Performance response and blood profile of West African dwarf goats

  J. Oloche, J. T. Anum, J. Adanebi

  289 - 297

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• Performance of West African dwarf goats fed supplemented with Myrianthus arboreus leaf meal concentrates

  A. N. Fajemisin, G. A. Ibhaze, A. A. Adeyeye

  298 - 303

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• Nutrient digestibility and blood parameters of West African dwarf sheep fed sugarcane top silage

  O. O. Adelusi, V. O. A. Ojo

  304 - 315

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• Effects of coconut oil on the weight and blood status of grazing cattle fed concentrate as supplementary feed

  O. O. Adelusi, A. O. Oni, R. Y. Aderinboye, O. M. Arigbede, C. F. I. Onwuka

  316 - 324

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• Nutrient intake and digestibility of West African dwarf lambs fed creep diets formulated from different nitrogen sources

  C. A. Ebuzor, F. O. Ahamefule, D. N. Onunkwo, O. I. Prudent, L. E. Okoye, S. U. Nelson, A. C. Ogbonna, A. C. Ucheji, V. E. Essien, A. B. Ukonu

  325 - 330

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• Antibacterial properties of rain tree ( ) and Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia ) used as fodder in ruminant nutrition

  F. T. Ajayi, S. O. Omotoso, O. J. Babayemi

  331 - 341

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• Carcass yield, organ response and cost/benefit evaluation of West African dwarf goats fed yellow root Cassava Peel-Centrosema leaf meal based diets

  P. C. Jiwuba, E. B. Onwujiariri, O. E. Kadurumba

  342 - 351

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• Effects of additives and their levels of inclusion on nutritive value of silage made from elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

  M. Baba, A. Nasir, A. Kabiru, M. V, G. A. Umar

  352 - 362

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• Influence of creep diet on blood profile of West African dwarf lambs raised in humid tropical environment

  C. A. Ebuzor, F. O. Ahamefule, O. I. Prudent, L. E. Okoye, A. L. Nzotta, A. B. Ukonu, C. A. Orji, D. N. Onunkwo, M. O. Oden

  363 - 370

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