Vol. 40 No 2 (2013)

Articles

• Effect of chicken genotype on growth performance and feed consumption in the development of broiler lines

  S. A. Amusan, C. O. N. Ikeobi, A. O. Adebambo, B. O. Agaviezor, M. Wheto, S. O. Durosaro, A. S. Adenaike, B. M. Ilori, T. A. Adedeji, O. Adebambo

  1-6

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• Bioinformatic analyses of kappa casein gene in mammalian livestock species

  A. S. Adenaike, S. O. Peters, A. O. Fafiolu, R. A. Lawal, M. Wheto, C. O. N Ikeobi

  7-12

• Comparative developmental trajectory of four strains of chicken embryo during incubation and their post-hatch growth

  O. E. Oke, L. O. Obanla, O. M. Onagbesan, J. O. Daramola

  13-20

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• Response of broiler turkeys to graded dietary levels of Palm Kernel Meal in replacement for maize

  M. C. Ugwuene

  21-29

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• Breast meat yield, muscle linear measurements and meat composition of turkeys fed 2 diet containing wheat or sorghum as sole cereal source

  A. O. Oso, R. A. Sobayo, K. A. Sanwo, O. A Lala, W. A. Olayemi, O. O. Peter, A. M. Bamgbose

  30-38

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• The performance and egg quality characteristics of layers fed diets containing graded levels of Garcinia kola seed meal

  A. C. Esiegwu, O. O. Emenalom, G. E. Enyenihi, I. C. Okoli, A. B. I. Udedibie

  39-44

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• Performance, organ growth and economics of finisher broiler fed neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal as replacement for maize

  O. P. A. Olowu, E. K. Asaniyan, J. O. Agbede

  45-51

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• Growth response and apparent nutrient digestibility of weaner rabbits fed with diets containing bamboo leaf meal

  O. M. O. Idowu, A. O. Oso, O. A. Adeyemi, S. O. Osho, O. P. A. Idowu, A. T. Ijaiya

  52-58

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• Performance of rabbits fed diets containing graded levels of processed tallow (Detarium microcarpum) seed meal

  E. Z. Jiya, A. T. Ijaiya, A. O. Olorunsanya, B. A. Ayanwale

  59-70

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• Gelatinization of fermented cassava tuber meal and its nutritive value for broilers

  G. E. Enyenihi, A. C. Esiegwu, B. O. Esonu, M. C. Uchegbu, A. B. I. Udedibie

  71-79

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• Effect of fibre and digestible energy levels on retail cuts, gut characteristics and morphology of growing rabbits

  S. O. Osho, A. O. Oso, I. E. Akpan, T. A. Ayanniyi, A. A. Adegbenjo, I. M. Ogunade, S. O. Durosaro, O. M. O. Idowu

  80-91

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• Heat balance, haematology and serum chemistry of layers under varying stocking density reared in locally fabricated metal-type cage system

  K. O. Bello, A. E. Adiatu, M. O. Osunlakin, O. O. Oni

  92-103

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• Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of Wistar albino rats fed processed dehulled jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis)

  O. A. Abu, O. H. Amusa, R. O. Atoyebi, R. A. Kehinde, F. C. Nworgu

  104-111

• Effects of alphamune G on the performance, serum and haematological parameters of Escherichia coli challenged turkey poults

  S. A. Bolu, M. T. Adelakun

  112-121

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• Effects of varying levels of dietary palm oil in concentrate rations on dry matter intake, nutrients digestibility and nitrogen retention in Red Sokoto goats

  S. M. Otaru, A. M. Adamu, O. W. Ehoche, H. J. Makun

  122-133

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• Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of West African Dwarf goats fed ensiled cassava leaves with or without molasses and caged layer waste

  A. O Oni, O. S. Sowande, B. O. Oduguwa, K. O. Yusuf, O. M. Arigbede, C. F. I. Onwuka

  134-142

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• Effect of age, sex and local government area on linear body measurements of WAD goat in Ogun State, Nigeria

  F. A. Aluko, O. E. Daramola, B. B. A. Taiwo

  143-150

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• Growth responses of yearling Yankasa rams to four different hays and concentrate supplementation

  S. A. Ogedegbe, A. Ahmed, J. A. Imasuen

  151-159

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• Microelement contents of two Panicum maximum varieties as influenced by manure type and season

  P. A. Dele, J. A. Olanite, O. M. Arigbede, O. S. Sowande, V. O. M. Ojo, A. O. Jolaosho, J. O. Idehen, T. A. Amole

  160-171

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• Effect of maturity stage and processing on chemical composition, in vitro gas production and preference of Panicum maximum and Pennisetum purpureum

  T. A. Amole, B. O. Oduguwa, O. A Adepoju, O. Adenuga, O. Adegunwa

  172-182

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• Fecundity and condition of Chrysichthysnigrodigitatus (Family Claroteidae) in Yewa Lagoon, Nigeria

  I. O. Taiwo, O. A. Olopade, A. I. Tiamiyu

  183-188

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• Growth performance and nutrient utilization of post fingerlings Clarias gariepinus fed varied levels of biscuit waste

  O. T. Agbebi, S. O. Sofela, M. A. Idowu, A. O. Cole

  189-197

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• A survey of ethnoveterinary botanical remedies in Ogun State and their public health implications

  O. J. Awoyomi, K. T. Biobaku, O. O. Kehinde, O. O. Adebowale, J. A. Oyewusi

  198-208

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• Prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis in some cattle breeds in the aids era: An abattoir survey in Ogun State, Nigeria

  M. A. Oyekunle, A. O. Talabi

  209-215

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• Prevalence and economic loss of bovine tuberculosis in a municipal abattoir, Abeokuta Southwestern Nigeria

  B. B. Oluwasile, O. J. Awoyomi, O. O. Kehinde

  216-223

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• Control strategies for bovine dermatophilosis with particular reference to Nigeria

  M. A. Oyekunle, A. O. Talabi

  224-228

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• Effect of stunning methods on quality of rabbit carcass and meat

  E. S. Apata, O. O. Eniolorunda, K. E. Amao, A. O. Okubanjo

  229-236

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• The effect of method of handling and season on weight loss, water holding capacity and colour quality of beef sold in Imo State, Nigeria

  I. C. Nwafor, I. C. Okoli, N. J. Okeudo

  237-245

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