Vol. 44 No. 1 (2017)

Articles

• Effects of strain, live weight and micro-environment on body weight development of cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) in the humid tropics

  O. M. A. Jesuyon, T. O. Bankole

  1 - 9

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• Bayesian principal component analysis of Nigerian indigenous normal feather chickens' body linear measurements

  A. E. Sonubi, A. S. Adenaike, A. A. Dauda, T. P. Alao, B. O. Shonubi, O. A. Iyiola, T. J. Abayomi, C. O. N. Ikeobi

  10 - 20

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• Gait Score, Latency-to-Lie and their Association with Body Weight and Morphometric Measurements in Light and Heavy Genotypes of Domestic Turkey

  T. R. Fayeye, F. E. Sola-Ojo, A. R. Obadare, K. L. Ayorinde

  21- 29

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• Genetic analysis of body weights of Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) in a semi-arid area of Nigeria

  A. O. Raji, S. T. Mbap

  30 - 38

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• Growth rate, phenotypic correlation and repeatability estimates of body weight and linear body traits of Cobb and Arbor Acre broiler strains

  O. M. Obike, R. J. Nosike, D. N. Onunkwo, O. C. Obi, E. N. Obasi, M. Ofo

  39 - 47

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• Effect of phenotype on egg quality characteristics of F1 locally-adapted Turkey of Nigeria

  R. J. Nosike, C. A. Ebuzor, D. N. Onunkwo, E. N. Obasi, J. Ezea, O. F. Nwakpu, S. N. Ibe, U. K. Oke

  48 - 53

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• Discrimination of the Nigerian local turkeys into breeds using linear body measurements

  R. J. Nosike, O. M. Obike, J. Ezea, E. N. Obasi, C. A. Ebuzor, D. N Onunkwo, O. F. Nwakpu, S. N. Ibe, U. K. Oke

  54 - 60

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• Mathematical Modelling of Egg Production Curves of Shikabrown Parents

  A. Ahmadu, M. Kabir, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji, O. M. Akinsola, H. Igbadun

  61 - 75

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• Functional food promotes digestive functions and healthy growth of animals nurtured in confinement

  A. Ajibola, K. H. Erlwanger

  76 - 88

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• Haematological parameters and serum biochemistry of Japanese quail chicks (Coturnixcoturnix japonica) fed raw and processed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seed meal based diets

  A. R. Akintunde, J. J. Omage, G. S. Bawa, P. A. Onimisi, I. Samuel

  89 - 99

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• Effects of aqueous moringa oleifera leaf extracts on gut morphology and pH of hubbard broiler chickens

  S. J. Owolabi, O. J. Alabi, A. D. Malik, E. Z. Jiya, T. Z. Adama

  97 - 105

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• Gut health maintenance in broilers: comparing potential of honey to antibiotic effects on performance and clostridial counts

  A. A. Jimoh, U. Ayuba, E. B. Ibitoye, A. A. Raji, Y. U. Dabai

  106 - 113

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• Intestinal histology of broiler chickens fed direct fed microbial (RE3) and antibiotics

  O. O. Ojebiyi, M. D. Shittu, T. Akintayo

  114 - 122

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• Cardioprotective effects of Citrullus lanatus rinds in male wistar rats

  O. G. Akintunde, E. S. Ajibola, S. A. V. Abakpa, B. O. Oluwo, J. O. Olukunle

  123 - 129

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• Effects of Buserelin acetate and semen extension on fertility in rabbit does under artificial insemination

  E. O. Ewuola, G. A. Omotosho, A. A. Adeyemi

  130 - 135

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• Variations in haematological and serum biochemical indices among White Fulani bulls, Ouda rams and West African Dwarf bucks

  E. O. Ewuola, A. A. Adeyemi, O. R. Bello

  136 - 143

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• Effect of graded levels of raw roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality traits of broiler chicken

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

  144 - 150

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• Performance, serum biochemical indices and crude protein utilisation by broiler chickens fed diets based on two varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) grits I. Starter Phase

  O. A. Ogunwole, F. D. Abayomi, S. O. Oladimeji, M. D. Olumide, H. O. Lawal, A. I. Idowu, A. O. Mosuro, P. O. Kulakow, P. Iluebbey, O. O. Tewe

  151 - 161

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• Performance, serum biochemical indices and crude protein utilization by broiler chickens fed diets based on two varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) grits II. Finisher Phase

  O. A. Ogunwole, F. D. Abayomi, S. O. Oladimeji, M. D. Olumide, H. O. Lawal, I. A. Idowu, A. O. Mosuro, P. O. Kulakow, P. Iluebbey, O. O. Tewe

  162 - 174

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• Performance and carcass characteristics of broiler fed raw and processed kenaf seed meal

  O. M. Odetola, D. Eruvbetine, O. M. Onagbesan, O. O. Oduguwa, A. O. Owosibo, T. I. Ijadunola, O. O. Adetola, R. A. Sobayo, O. A. Adeyemi

  175 - 184

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• Performance and nutrient digestibility of crossbred weaned pigs fed raw pride of barbados (Caesalpina pulcherrima) seed meal

  A. A. Ogunbode, A. F. Baderinwa, I. O. Gbemisola

  185 - 191

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• Morphometric study of Nigerian indigenous hen treatment with clomiphene citrate (clomid®)

  S. M. O. C. Urom, E. Dauda, D. N. Onunkwo

  192 - 197

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• Comparative evaluation of reproductive performance of artificially inseminated and naturally mated Nigeria indigenous hens treated with clomiphene citrate

  S. M. O. C. Urom

  198 - 202

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• Effect of replacing concentrates with plantain peels and maize stalk on performance and serum biochemistry of weaned pigs

  O. A. Adebiyi, O. A. Oshinowo

  203 - 208

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• Performance of broiler finisher chickens fed varied levels of mango seed kernel meal as replacement for maize

  I. Abdullahi, J. J. Omage, C. U. Idachaba, I. M. Abbas

  209 - 214

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• Effect of dietary energy and protein on performance of guinea fowl reared in the humid tropics of Nigeria

  C. N. Odukwe, S. N. Ukachukwu, D. N. Onunkwo, U. K. Oke

  215 - 221

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• Effect of varying energy and protein levels on carcass characteristics of helmet Guinea fowls in the tropics

  C. N. Odukwe, S. N. Ukachukwu, D. N. Onunkwo, U. K. Oke

  222 - 226

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• Effects of group size and floor-space allowance on growth performance and body components of wean-to-finish pigs in the tropical environment

  B. Okon, L. A. Ibom, O. A. Bassey, M. E. Abia

  227 - 232

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• Performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed maize-cassava diets supplemented with methionine and inorganic sulphur

  M. A. Oguntoye, O. M. O. Idowu, A. O. Oso

  233 - 244

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• Effect of dietary copper and probiotic supplementation on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

  M. A. Oguntoye, O. M. O. Idowu

  245 - 253

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• Effect of dietary inclusion of ginger meal (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) on performance, serum cholesterol profile and carcass quality of broilers

  E. C. Agu, N. J. Okeudo, N. O. Oladi, V. M. O. Okoro

  254 - 266

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• Effect of differently processed shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) cake on growth and haematological parameters of broiler starter chicks

  U. D. Matthew, S. E. Alu, M. B. Maimako

  267 - 274

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• Comparative use of oyster shell and limestone as sources of calcium in the diet of laying chickens

  A. A. Mako, A. O. Mosuro, B. S. Adedeji, F. O. Jemiseye, T. Abokede

  275 - 281

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• Effect of feed grade acidifiers on total tract mineral retention, intestinal pH and phytate utilization by broiler finisher chickens

  C. U. Idachaba, I. Abdullahi, D. A. Kurtong

  282 - 289

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• Effects of African Nutmeg (Monodora myristica) spice in aflatoxin-infected diets on growth Performance of Japanese Quails (Cortunix Cortunix)

  O. A. Ukoha, D. N. Onunkwo

  290 - 295

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• A preliminary study on the Monthly dynamics of cattle tick infestation in Sokoto, north western Nigeria

  M. D Lawal; A. Mahmuda; J. P. Fabiyi, B. D. J. George, Y. Adamu, A. Kabir, M. O. Alayande, A. A. Raji, A. Mahmuda, M. Usman, S. Aminu

  296 - 300

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