Vol. 43 No. 1 (2016)

Articles

• Effect of genotype, sex and parity on growth traits of diallel crossed Nigerian indigenous and exotic pigs

  V. M. O. Okoror, U. E. Ogundu, A. B. I. Udedibie, C. L. Okoro, H. O. Ukwu, S. N. Ibe

  30 - 41

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• Gene flow in three broiler chicken populations in Abeokuta using jackknife procedure

  O. Olowofeso, M. A. Adeleke, M. A. Azeez, A. O. Adesegun

  1 - 12

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• Application and efficiency of body volume formula for predicting live weight in two strains of broiler chickens in Zaria, Nigeria

  M. Kabir, A. Shehu-Kubra

  13 - 18

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• Fertility, Body Weight and Survivability of Two Lines of Broiler Stock under Selection

  A. K. Olutunmogun, A. U. Umar, I. A. Adeyinka, E. O. Adejoh-Ubani, B. I. Nwagu, I. Abdulahi, F. O. Abeke, A. A. Sekoni, M. A. Ibrahim, M. O. Otu, H. M. Haruna

  19 - 27

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• Egg production and quality assessment of Nigerian indigenous chicken genotypes and their crosses with Marshall

  O. A. Bassey, U. Akpan, C. O. N. Ikeobi, O. A. Adebambo , O. M. O. Idowu

  28 - 36

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• Effect of genotype and sex on growth traits, feed utilization and survivability in Nigerian local and Nicholas white exotic turkey

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

  37 - 49

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• Assessment of production objective and breeding practices of rural goat keepers and implications for a breeding programme in north central Nigeria

  A. Yakubu, M. M. Achapu

  50 - 61

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• Principal component regression of the morphostructural traits of West African dwarf sheep

  A. A. B ello-Ibiyemi, M, Wheto, A. S. Adenaike, J. S. Decampos, D. O. Ogunlakin, M. Atunnise, S. Shola, C. O. N. Ikeobi

  62 - 71

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• Carcass and organ weight changes of weaner rabbits fed varying inclusion levels of dehulled African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) soaked in wood ash solution

  H. O. Amusa, T. A. Oseni, S. D. Ogungbenro, O. O. Egbinola, O. A, Abu

  72 - 77

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• Assessment of oxidative stress indicators of West African Dwarf sheep under semi intensive management system

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

  78 - 83

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• Response of growing pigs to different evaporative cooling systems

  O. A. Adebiyi, M. A. Muibi

  84 - 92

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• Genetic adaptive potentials of four breeds of rabbit to heat stress in the humid tropics

  A. O. Fadare, T. Oni, I. L. Olatunji, O. A. Mesogboriwon

  93 - 99

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• Spermatozoa Survival Rate in Stored Cock Semen Extended With Diluent Fortified With Natural Antioxidant Sources under Room Temperature

  E. O. Ewuola, A. S. Balogun, A. A. Lawanson

  100 - 106

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• Growth performance and blood profile of gestating wad ewes fed dietary supplementation of ammonium sulphate

  T. O. Ososanya, U. A. Inyang, S. A. Shehu

  107 - 115

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• A preliminary study on nutrient digestibility by West African dwarf goats fed graded levels of shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) cake-based rations

  D. O. Ogunbosoye, G. O. Tona, A. Akinfemi, M. R. Ajani

  116 - 123

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• Evaluation of Carcass and Non-carcass Characteristics of West African Dwarf Rams Fed Bambusa vulgaris Leaves with Neem Seed Cake and Guinea Grass

  M. I. Okoruwa, P. I. Okoh, I. Ikhimioya

  124 - 132

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• Reproductive performance of intensively managed primiparous gravid West African Dwarf goats fed pulverized bio-fibre waste-based diets

  G. A. Ibhaze

  133 - 138

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• Performance and nutrient digestibility of West African Dwarf rams fed Panicum maximum and Tridax procumbens supplemented with Cajanus cajan leaves

  I. A. Adebisi, A. B. Ajibike, T . O. Muraina, T. O. Amusa, O. O. Okunola, O. Oladepo, T. B. Mustapha

  139 - 146

• Energy utilization for body weight gain of ram-lambs fed differently processed breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) meal in total mixed rations

  M. I. Okoruwa

  147 - 154

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• Effect of Daniellia oliveri leaf meal in total mixed rations on the performance of Savannah Brown goats

  A. O. Suleiman, I. C. Alemede, A. Aremu, O. A. Olafadehan, M. A. Muftau

  155 - 161

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• Nutrient intake and digestibility of selected browse plants fed in combination with Panicum maximum to West African dwarf (WAD) bucks

  U. Okah, E. A. Anita

  162 - 172

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• Performance and economics of production of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnir japonica) fed varying levels of peeled cooked sun-dried sweet potato (Ipomoea batatus) meal diets

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

  181 - 191

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• Comparative evaluation of haematological profile of the Nigerian indigenous and Large White x Landrace crossbred pigs vaccinated with sheep RBC

  F. O. Abonyi, U. C. Arinzechukwu, J. I. Eze, D. C. Okwor, A. I. Agbo

  192 - 201

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• Chemical composition of camel (Camelus dromedarius) milk as affected by parity and seasons under pastoral production systems in north-west, Nigeria

  M. I. Ghude, S. A. Maigandi, I. R. Muhammad, H. A. Alkali

  202 - 210

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• Surgical management of a case of subcutaneous abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus in adult White Fulani cow

  E. A. O. Sogebi, O. A. Talabi, I. O. Salami, C. A. Eze

  211 - 217

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• Effect of organic acid treated diets on growth, apparent nutrient digestibility and faecal moisture of broiler chickens

  E. K. Ndelekwute, E. D. Assam, P. C. Ekere, U. E. Ufot

  218 - 225

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• Performance of Laying Hens Fed Sorghum Based Diets Supplemented with Enzymes

  O. M. Agunbiade, P. A. Onimisi, J. J. Omage

  224 - 232

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• Growth and Early Laying Performance of Pullet Chickens Fed Sorghum Based Diets Supplemented with Enzymes

  P. A. Onimisi, O. M. Agunbiade, J. J. Omage

  233 - 242

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• Determinants of biosecurity utilisation among small scale broiler farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

  J. O. Oluwasusi, K. R. Nwosu, B. F. Olajuyigbe

  243 - 253

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• Growth performance, blood profile and economic analysis of broilers fed fermented mixture of cassava flour and bovine blood (cassablood) based diets

  A. O. Aniebo

  254 - 262

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• Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Indices of Rabbits fed Varying Levels of Sugarcane Rind Meal

  T. A. Adeosun, G. T. Iyeghe-Erakpotobor

  263 - 271

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• Performance characteristics and blood profile of rams fed mixture of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) leaves and neem (Azadirachta indica) seed cake

  M. I. Okoruwa, M. K. Adewumi, I. Ikhimioya

  272 - 283

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• Growth, blood indices and carcass characteristics of japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed cassava grit as replacement for maize with or without β glucanase

  B. A. Oyelami, O. A. Abu

  284 - 294

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• Performance and economics of production of weaner rabbits fed graded levels of sorghum sprout waste meal-based diets

  R. Olajide, M. T. Alofe

  295 - 303

• Response and Economic Efficiency of Broiler Chickens fed graded levels of Baker's Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplement

  W. Buba, T. S. Olugbemi, J. J. Omage, S. Duru, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji

  304 - 313

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• Gut morphology, meat yield and sensory properties of laying hens fed water hyacinth {Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms-Laubach} meal diets supplemented with Maxigrain® enzyme

  A. A. Malik, A. Aremu, B. A. Ayanwale, A. T. Ijaiya, B. A. Ibrahim

  314 - 325

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• Effect of the inclusion of scent leaf (ocimum gratissimum) in diet on growth and haematology of growing rabbits

  W. Buba, S. Duru, J. Metemilola, C. Uchendu, A. O. Iyiola-Tunji

  326 - 331

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• Growth performance and haematological traits of Nigerian local chickens fed varied dietary protein levels

  V. U. Oleforuh-Okoleh, I. J. Nte, Q. Onyegbule

  332 - 342

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• Performance and carcass characteristics of weaner pigs fed dietary raw bambarra nut offal

  U. Okah, K. C. Ubochi, P. O. Uzoma

  343 - 350

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• Socio-economic characteristics of camel (Camelus dromedarius) marketers in Mai'adua livestock market, Katsina State, Nigeria

  M. I. Ghude, S. A. Maigandi, I. R. Muhammad, H. A. Alkali

  361- 369

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• Whole Unfermented African Locust Bean (WUALBF) Flour (Parkia biglobosa) as Non-Conventional Extender in Frankfurter-type Sausage

  V. Attoh-Kotoku, O. O. Olusola, F. Osafo, A. B. Omojola

  370 -377

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• Effects of poultry manure and nitrogen rates from two production systems on dry matter yield, and nutritive value of Columbus grass (Sorghum almum)

  M. Baba, I. Lamir, I. Abdullahi, M. S. Sadique

  378 - 384

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• Body weight changes, nutrient utilization and intestinal microflora of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed Aloe barbadensis leaves

  S. I. Ajibola, S. O. Obasa, A. K. Akintokun, I. Abdulraheem

  385 - 398

• Adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies by fish hatchery managers in Oyo state, Nigeria

  S. S. Ashely-Dejo, I. T. Omoniyi, O. J. Olaoye, E. O. Fakoya, A. O. Adelaja

  399 - 411

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