Vol. 44 No. 3 (2017)

Articles

• Genetic parameters for egg production traits in crosses between local and exotic chickens estimated by Bayesian inference

  I. Udeh, S. I. Omeje

  1 - 8

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• Phenotypic correlations between body weight and morphometric traits in progenies of mongrel rabbits

  U. H. Udoh

  9 – 14

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• Prediction of body weight with morphometric traits in some broiler chicken strains

  R. J. Nosike, D. N. Onunkwo, E. N. Obasi, W. Amaduruonye, H. O. Ukwu, O. F. Nwakpu, J. C. Ezike, E. I. Chijioke

  15 - 22

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• Survey of cattle tick infestation on farm herds in Ogun state, Nigeria

  F. A. Akande, I. K. Oyewusi, M. G. Ajisafe, O. A. Idowu, I. O Anifowose

  23 - 30

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• Prevalence of trypanosomosis and associated haematological changes among hunting dogs in Abeokuta, Nigeria

  S. A.V. Abakpa, T. J. Fambegbe, M. I. Takeet, O. O. Daramola, G. O. Akintunde, M. E Okandeji, E. O. Okpara

  31 - 37

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• Assessment of Newcastle disease vaccines from different veterinary outlets in Abeokuta

  O. O. Oni, K. O. Bello, O. F. Soyinka

  38 - 42

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• Prevalence of suspected peste des petits ruminants infection and complicating bacteria in goats in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

  O. O. Okwelum, O. O. Adewumi, P. A. Akinduti, F. M. Mshelbwala

  43 - 48

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• Concentration of some heavy metals in the hair, kidney and liver of cattle and goats in the oil and non–oil producing areas of Ondo State

  G. O. Egigba, E. I. Odokuma, U. J. Ikhatua, M. A. Bamikole

  49 - 55

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• Anaesthetic and electrocardiograpic profiles in prolonged inhalation anaesthesia in Nigerian indigenous dogs

  E. A. O. Sogebi, Z. A. Hassan, A. I. Rasaki, O. A. Talabi, J. O. Olukunle, O. A. Makinde

  56 - 61

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• Sedative and analgesic potentials of dexmedetomidine gluconate using constant rate infusion technique in rabbit

  E. A. O. Sogebi

  62 - 66

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• Medicinal plants used for diarrhoea treatment in sheep and goats among smallholders in farm settlements of Ogun state, Nigeria

  O. A. Fasae, A. J. Adenuga

  67 - 75

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• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of pawpaw (Carica papaya) leaf extract and its antimicrobial effect in animal production

  B. R. O. Omidiwura

  76 - 83

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• Influence of baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp meal on semen characteristics and morphology of rabbit buck during hot season in Nigeria

  K. U. Anoh, P. P. Barje, G. I. Iyeghe-Erakpotobor, G. N. Akpa

  84 - 88

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• Photoperiodism and pen colouration: effects on the performance characteristics of growing gilts

  O. A. Adebiyi, O. V. Adelowo

  89 - 97

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• Effect of baobab fruit pulp meal on testosterone concentration and gonadal and epididymal morphometry of rabbit bucks in a hot environment

  K. U. Anoh

  98 - 103

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• Breed and diurnal effects on leptin and glucose concentrations in tropical cattle

  N. Okwelum, B. O. Oduguwa, N. Yahya, O. Gazal, O. A. Osinowo

  104 - 109

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• Activities of aqueous extracts of soursop (Annona muricata) leaves on immune response, haematology and serum biochemistry of broiler chickens

  E. B. Oluwayinka, F. S. Okunuga, O. O. Oni, J. O. Olukunle, O. A. Akinkuotu, O. G. Oluwayinka

  110 - 116

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• Influence of garlic (Allium sativum) and vitamin E on semen characteristics, reproductive performance and histopathology of rabbit bucks

  B. O. Ekuma, W. Amaduruonye, D. N. Onunkwo, U. Herbert

  117 - 128

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• Quality characteristics of beef sausage containing varying levels of ginger (Zingiber officinale) powder

  K. A. Sanwo, O. A. Olowolafe, S. O. Iposu, A. O. Oso, R. A. Sobayo, D. A. Ekunseitan, O. A. Adeyemi, A.V. Adegoke, J. A. Adegbite, S. S. Abiola

  129 - 134

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• Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Clariid fish species in Kano Rivers, Kano State, Nigeria

  I. O. Suleiman, G.N. Akpa, P. I. Bolorunduro

  135 - 139

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• Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in the muscles of ten commercial fish species from Lagos lagoon, NigeriaAssessment of heavy metal concentrations in the muscles of ten commercial fish species from Lagos lagoon, Nigeria

  I. O. Taiwo, O. A. Olopade, B. T. Adeniyi

  140 - 151

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• Microbial load of some imported frozen fish species in Lagos, Nigeria

  I. O. Taiwo, O. A. Olopade, N. A. Bamidele

  152 - 160

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• Fecundity and food habits of the slender stonebasher (Hippopotamyrus ansorgii Boulenger, 1905) (Mormyridae) in Ogbese river

  D. O. Odedeyi, I. M. Odedire

  161 - 166

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• Optimum poultry enterprise combinations among small holder farmers in Osun State, Nigeria

  T. T. Awogboro, W. A. Yusuf, S. A. Yusuf

  167 - 177

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• Profitability analysis of goat marketing in Ado Ekiti metropolis, Ekiti State, Nigeria

  F. O. Bamigboye, J. O. Oluwasusi, A. R. Sodiq

  178 - 185

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• Assessment of meat demand: A case study in the University of Ibadan for beef enterprise

  O. J. Babayemi, M. O. Ajayi, S. O. Akinsola

  186 - 193

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• Grazing behaviour and forage selection pattern of heifers in the range

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

  194 - 201

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• Evaluation of graded levels of raw and cooked turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa) on performance of starter broiler chicks

  D. C. Obionwu, B. O. Esonu, E. B. Etuk, A. S. Adebanjo, B. O. Eze

  202 - 209

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• Evaluation of performance, carcass characteristics, serum biochemistry and hematological parameters of broilers fed graded levels of raw cocoa bean shell based diet

  M. D. Olumide, A. O. Akinsoyinu, R. A. Hamzat

  210 - 221

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• Dietary substitution of maize with processed cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) as energy source for finisher broilers production

  D. N. Onunkwo, B. C. Anyaegbu, O. O. Adedokun, E. G. Bassey

  222 - 229

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• Growth performance of starter broilers fed processed cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) as energy source in place of maize

  B. C. Anyaegbu, D. N. Onunkwo, R. J. Nosike, M. C. Orji

  230 - 237

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• Assessment of the nutritive value of toasted castor seed cake-based diets as a reflect on blood profile of weanling wistar albino rats

  A. F Agboola

  238 – 245

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• Influence of housing types and sex on the growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical parameter of broiler chickens

  L. T. Egbeyale, J. R. Ndagimba, O. M. Sogunle, O. O. Adeleye, O. K. Akinosi, O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa

  246 - 253

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• Effect of L-Dopa on performance and serum cholesterol of Nera black pullets

  B. R. O Omidiwura, A. F Agboola, O. A. Akogun

  254 - 261

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• Growth performance and economics of production of cockerels fed graded levels of cassava (Manihot esculenta) grit basal diet

  S. E. Okosun, A. S. Eguaoje

  262 - 269

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• Chemical composition of Manihot esculentum crantz (var. umucass 36)

  O. O. Adedokun, G. S. Ojewola, F. O. Ahamefule, A. H. Akinmutimi

  270 - 281

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• Laying performance and digestibility of nutrients by Japanese quails fed diets containing peeled and cooked sweet potato meal

  J. A. Edache, C. D. Tuleun, R. U. Muduudtai, A. G. Yisa

  282 - 293

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• Effects of feeding varying levels of bakery waste meal on the performance and carcass values of growing Coturnix quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

  J. A. Edache, C. D. Tuleun, R. U. Muduudtai, A. G. Yisa

  294 - 299

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• Effect of fermented sorghum seed meal on the performance, carcass characteristics and blood profile of broiler finisher chicken

  A. C. Esiegwu

  300 - 308

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• Comparative performance and haematological profile of cockerel chickens debeaked at varied length and at different ages

  M. O. Bolarinwa, G. O. Adeyemo, O. A. Awodele

  309 - 313

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• Nutrient retention, haematology and serum biochemistry of cockerels fed graded levels of cassava (Manihot esculenta) grit supplemented with moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf meal

  S. E. Okosun, S. A. Eguaoje

  314 - 324

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• Preference traits for Bunaji cattle of nomads along Benue trough in Central Nigeria

  D. M. Ogah, M. M. Ari, I. S. Daikwo

  325 - 331

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• Dry matter intake, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance in growing Red sokoto bucks fed Sorghum bicolor hay supplemented with concentrate

  B. M. Munza, M. R. Hassan, R. J. Tanko, S. M. Otaru, D. J. U. Kalla, S. M. Yashim

  332 - 341

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• Performance evaluation and haematological biochemical parameters of West African dwarf goats fed pineapple waste (Ananas comosus) with or without yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplementation

  A. O. Adekanbi, C. F. I. Onwuka, A. O. Oni, V. O. A. Ojo, F. T. Ajayi, M. A. Popoola

  342 - 353

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• Feed intake, nutrient utilisation and growth performance of West African dwarf rams fed silage combinations of maize forage and Mucuna pruriens foliage

  B. O. Alabi, T. O. Ososanya

  354-365

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• Rumen characteristics and blood parameters of West African dwarf goats fed vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanoides. L. Roberty) ensiled with cassava peels at different ratio

  O. O. Falola, O. O. Olufayo

  366 - 370

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• In Vitro gas production assessement of Panicum maximum incubated with Leucaena leucocephala at varying proportions to predict the nutritional value for ruminants

  O. O. Falola, O. O. Olufayo

  371 - 377

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• Suckling behaviour of West African dwarf goat kids

  O. S. Iyasere, I. J. James, O. O Akinsanya, T. J. Williams, J. O. Daramola

  378 - 383

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• Reduction of faecal shedding of parasites in West African dwarf bucks fed yeast and Lactobacillus acidophilus

  U. A. Inyang, T. O. Ososanya

  384 - 392

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