Vol. 45 No. 3 (2018)

Articles

• Carcass traits, haematology and serum biochemical parameters of Nigerian indigenous chickens and their crosses with marshall

  U. Akpan, O. A. Bassey, C.O.N. Ikeobi, A.V. Jegede, O.A. Adebambo

  1 – 7

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• Breed and egg weight influence on hatchability and fertility in Sasso, Shika brown and their crosses

  B.O. Agaviezor, F.O. Ajayi, U.P. Ebede

  8 – 13

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• Effect of genotype on fertility and hatchability traits of F locally-adapted turkey of Nigeria

  R.K. Nosike, O.F. Nwakpu, R.O. Igwe, E.N. Obasi, R.N. Nwose, D.N. Onunkwo, W. Amaduruonye, E.C. Inyang

  14 – 19

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• Phenotypic correlations between body weight and morphometric traits in broiler chicken strains

  R.J. Nosike, E.N. Obasi, R.N. Nwose, R.O. Igwe, D.N. Onunkwo, W. Amaduruonye, O.F. Nwakpu, E.C. Inyang

  20 – 24

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• Diversity of West African dwarf goat in southwestern Nigeria based on allozyme Markers

  O.K. Awobajo, O.H. Osaiyuwu, A.E. Salako, A.O. Odeniyi

  25 – 38

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• Effects of anti-nutritional factors on the nutritional potential of three varieties of lablab bean (Lablab purpureus ) in rats

  K. O. Soetan, O. A. Abu

  39 – 49

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• Preliminary findings on some reproduction indices following administration of Diclair®HP-FSH to rabbit-does

  O.O. Leigh, A.O. Oyewunmi

  50 – 61

• Comparison of time frame critical for feed supplement on reproductive hormones of Azawak cattle in semi–arid zone of Niger Republic.

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

  62 – 70

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• Proximate composition, phytochemical screening and some antinutritional factors of three accessions of lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus ) an underutilized legume

  K. O. Soetan, T. N. Atanda

  71 – 78

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• Gestational and reproductive performance of rabbit does fed diets containing neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal

  O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa, J. A. Abiona, L. T. Egbeyale, C. P. Njoku, A. B. Amoo, O. E. Aseniyi

  79 - 86

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• Newcastle disease virus antibodies in apparently healthy commercial layers in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria

  F. O. Olufemi, O. Olatunji, E. O. Omoshaba

  87 – 95

• Comparative nutritional and functional properties of selected underutilized legumes

  K. O. Soetan, A. A. Adeola

  96 – 106

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• Semen characteristics and scrotal size of pubertalWest African dwarf rams fed diets containing (Bitter kola) Seed Meal

  K.B. Jinadu, A.O. Akingbade, J.F. Olona, O.A. Adekanmbi, M.A. Popoola, T.B. Agboola, O.T. Olagbaju, O.O. Olufayo, M.O. Oladele-Bukola

  107 – 114

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• Viability of caprine spermatozoa in sodium citrate-egg yolk extender at room temperature

  E. Ewuola, U.D.G. Ihejirika, T.F. Adepoju

  115 – 120

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• Organosomatic indices and tissues bacteriological changes of Clarias gariepinus On feeds supplemented with neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves and turmeric (Curcuma longa)rhizome extracts

  S. E. Olusola, O. P. Olawoye, F. E. Olaifa

  121 – 128

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• Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria in goat milk in Ibadan, Nigeria

  E.A. Amosun, I.O. Olatoye, T.M. Oyeniyi

  129 – 137

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• Effect of three commercial floating fish feeds on survival and growth performance of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus )

  C. O. Raimi, D. O. Diyaolu, A. T. Balogun

  138 – 143

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• Physico-chemical composition of feed grade cassava peel meal fermented with different levels of baker's yeast

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

  144 – 154

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• Effects of credit rationing on the returns of poultry farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria

  W. A. Yusuf, R. O. Agbontafara, S. A. Yusuf

  155 – 164

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• Knowledge attitude and practice of meat inspection among stakeholders in Owerri, South-eastern Nigeria

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

  165 - 169

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• Comparative analysis of hatchability dynamics (CAHD) of eggs in selected hatcheries in Ibadan metropolis

  T. O. Dauda, S. O. Omotoso, V. A. Ojuade, V. A. Ojuade, M. K. Akinwale

  170 – 178

• Impact of sundried mango seed kernel meal on the haemolymph of giant African snail (Archachatina marginata)

  W. Amaduruonye, D.N. Onunkwo, G. Daniel-Igwe

  179 – 188

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• Effects of sun-dried mango seed kernel meal on growth performance of giant African snail(Archachatina marginata)

  C.I. Ebenebe, D.N. Onunkwo, W. Amaduruonye, G. Daniel-Igwe

  189 – 201

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• Response of sundried mango seed kernel meal on growth performance of East African land snail (Achatina fulica)Response of sundried mango seed kernel meal on growth performance of East African land snail (Achatina fulica)

  C.I. Ebenebe, D.N. Onunkwo, W. Amaduruonye, G. Daniel-Igwe

  202 - 209

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• Haemolymph and mineral composition of East African land snail (Achatina fulica ) fed sundried mango seed kernel meal

  C.I. Ebenebe, W Amaduruonye, D.N. Onunkwo, G. Daniel-Igwe, G. Daniel-Igwe

  210 – 217

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• Effect of a commercial blend of essential oils and organic acids on the performance of broiler chickens

  O.E. Ajibaiye, A. Onimisi, O. Moses

  218 – 227

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• Effect of scent leaf meal (Ocimum gratissimum) supplementation on performance, carcass and meat quality of broiler chicken

  M. D. Olumide, A. S. Akintola

  228 – 236

• Chemical composition of differently processed false Yam (Icacina tricantha) tubermeal

  S. E. Okosun, S. A. Eguaoje, G. F. Ekpenisi, G. B. Uadiale

  237 – 241

• Haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens fed sorghum SK- 5912 ( , L. Moench) variety as a replacement for maize

  O.A. Lakurbe, U.D. Doma, K.M. Bello, M. Abubakar

  242 – 247

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• Nutritive evaluation of different energy sources in broiler chicken diets under the tropical climate of Nigeria

  D.J. Jirgi, F.O. Abeke

  248 – 251

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• Performance of growing pigs fed diets containing cassava peels meal supplemented with three levels of roxazyme G2G enzyme

  O.O. Effiong, B.J. Harry

  252 – 259

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

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

  260 – 267

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• Performance characteristics and cost effectiveness of starter broiler chicken fed goat blood-rumen based-diet supplemented with aromatic plants

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

  268 – 271

• Performance of starter broiler fed boiled jackfruit seed meal (Artocarpus heterophyll)

  C. N. Odukwe, D. N. Onunkwo

  272 – 281

• Anticoccidial effects of dietary Vernonia amygdalina leaf meal in broiler chicken production

  O.J. Banjoko, M.D. Olumide, T.A. Oladipo, O.A. Ajayi

  282 – 289

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• Evaluation of optimum inclusion levels of as replacement for antibiotic growth promoters in broiler chickens production under field conditions in Nigeria

  O. Moses, P.A. Onimisi, J.O. Jegede, M. Afolayan

  290 – 300

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• Nutritional potentialities of neem (Azadiracthaindica) plant parts as supplementary feed in ruminant production system

  O.A. Fasae, T.O. Aganto, H.O. Jimoh

  301 – 308

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• Socio-economic characteristics of camel – keepers and some common major ailments of camels in semi-arid Northern Nigeria Keywords (Camelus dromedarius

  I.S. Madobi, B.F. Muhammad, I Madigawa, A.M. Umar, A. Abdullahi

  309 – 315

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• Air drying of wild sunflower leaf (Tithonia diversifolia ): Effect on its anti-nutritive components and haematology of West African dwarf goats

  J. A. Odedire, F. F. Oloidi

  316 – 322