Vol. 45 No. 5 (2018): SPECIAL EDITION

Articles

• Sexual dimorphism and phenotypic correlations among growth traits of exotic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

  A. A. Adeoye, A. D. Oladepo

  1-5

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• Phenotypic correlation of linear type measurements and functional type traits in two Nigerian cattle breeds

  H. K. Yahaya, E. A. Abare, B. I. Nwagu

  6-14

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• Pre and post-gestation blood indices of rabbit does fed graded levels of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal

  O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa, L. T. Egbeyale, J. A. Abiona, A. O. Fafiolu

  15 - 22

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• Effect of vitamin C in egg yolk extender on sperm motility of chilled stored bull semen

  J. N Achi, N. P. Achi, P. P. Barje, C. Alphonsus, I. Mallam

  23 - 29

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• Evaluation of haematology and serum biochemistry of weaner rabbits fed diets containing Ficus sycomorus and Parkia biglobosa leaf meals

  R. Audu, A. Tijjani, A. A Ibrahim, A. B. Amin, I. A. Gumel, A. T. Suleiman

  30-38

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• Feeding value of defatted cashew kernel as an alternative protein source in broiler diets

  T. O. Akande, F. A. Gbadamosi

  39 - 45

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• Performance, carcass characteristics and economics of production of broilers fed diets containing Gliricidia sepium leaf meal as replacement for soya bean meal

  M. A. Ayoola, K. B. Balogun, M. H. Ogunsipe

  46-51

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• Growth indices, haematological parameters, carcass attributes and economics of production of rabbits fed graded levels of kolanut testa

  K. B. Balogun, O. A. Sokunbi, M. A. Ayoola

  52-58

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• Air-dried neem leaf extract: effects on the growth performance and blood profile of broiler chicken

  L. T. Egbeyale, O. A. Ijaduola, O. M. Sogunle, A. O. Sonibare, O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa, O. O. Adeleye, F. A. Adewole

  59-66

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• Age – Related changes in serum biochemical parameters in the domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  K. A. Adebisi

  67-71

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• Phosphorus utilization in pigs fed Aspergillus niger treated wheat offal, brewers' dried grain and palm kernel cake

  S. W. Adegbaju, E. O. Akinfala, G. O. Babalola, S. T. Ogundeji, G. O. Babalola

  72-78

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• Growth performance and haematological characteristics of starter broilers fed diets supplemented with tumeric (Curcuma longa) meal

  A. D. Olabode, I. S. Adetutu, C. I. Agu, L. C. Ugwuowo, T. J. Ojuoloruntaye, O. E. Okelola

  79 - 83

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• Carcass yield and gastro - intestinal tract morphometry of rabbits exposed to dietary cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) pod husk meal

  O. O. K. Oko, P. O. Ozung, M. I. Anya, E. A. Agiang, E. I. Evans

  84-91

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• Proximate composition and phytochemical screening of coffee weed (Senna occidentalis ) leaves as phytobiotic additive in poultry diets

  S. O. Omoikhoje, D. O. Obasoyo, S. E. Okosun, J. I. Uwaya, I. A. Adamu, E. F. Idahor

  92-99

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• Effect of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas lam.) Peel meal as replacement for maize on growth performance and cost of feeding weaner rabbits

  H. Ibrahim, O. J. Olaniyi

  100-106

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• Comparative evaluation of the effects of three local spices on nutrient and organoleptic qualities of rabbit meat

  J. S. Ekpo, S. O. Sampson, G. D. Eyoh, I. M. Sam

  107-111

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• Growth response and cost benefits of growing pigs to different herbal-mix feed additives and weight asymmetry

  C. P. Njoku, A. O. Fasakin, T. R. Ayano, F. T. Aweda, O. O. Amaihian, S. D. Apata, O. O. Mobolaji, E. O. Fakokunde

  112-121

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• Growth performance of broiler birds fed varying dietary levels of artemisia annua (sweet wormwood)

  A. O. Ani, D. U. Iyida, M. C. Ogwuegbu, C. O. Osita, H. O. Edeh

  122-128

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• Mineral and proximate composition of selected forages fed to West African dwarf bucks in Obio Akpa

  G. D Eyoh, M. D. Udo, A. A. Ayuk, M. I. Anya

  129-135

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• Blood components and growth indices of West African dwarf goats fed various levels of boiled rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) seed meal

  M. D. Udo, F. O. Ahamefule, J. A. Ibeawuchi, G. D. Eyoh

  136-142

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• Performance, rumen characteristics and blood profile of West African dwarf goats fed varying levels of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

  O. O. Adelusi, R. M. Akinbode, K. O. Adebayo, K. M. Stephen, A. S. Oluwasegun

  143-151

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• Management problem of crop residues production in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria

  M. A. Muftau, A. A. Kwaido, M. S. Ayuba, N. Kadi, Y. NaAllah

  152-157

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• Response of two Brachiaria species to swine manure application rates: effect on biomass yield, nutritive quality and acceptability by WAD sheep

  V. O. Ojo, T. A. Adeyemi, A. I. Adewuyi, T. R. Akinyemi, G. A. Akinade, J. T. Amodu

  158-168

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• Dietary effect of Pleurotus pulmonaris treated cocoa bean shell meal on fibre fractions utilisation by the West African Dwarf goats

  A. N Fajemisin, G. A Ibhaze, O. E. Oluwaloyo, O. B. Omotoso

  169-175

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• Intake, growth performance and economics of production of Yankasa rams fed ammoniated ensiled threshed sorghum top supplemented with varying concentrate regimes

  S. A. Okunade, O. A. Olafadehan, B. J. Adebayo, E. B. Omole

  176-183

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• Quality of ensiled Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) at varying proportions with sweet potato peels for ruminant production in Niger Delta, Nigeria

  A. A. Lamidi, J. Akhigbe

  184-191

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• Haematology and serum biochemical profile of Kalahari Red goats reared in the hothumid south-west Nigeria

  N. Okwelum, W. Mustapha, B. O. Oluwatosin

  192-198

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• Organosomatic indices and histopathological response of Clarias gariepinus fed Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) meal diets

  A. M. Adewole

  199-206

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