Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine

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JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2536-7099
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASVM
Start Year: 2016
Email: jasvm@integrityresjournals.org

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JASVM Articles

Maternal, Additive And Dominance Effects Of Main And Reciprocal Crossbred Turkeys Reared In Humid Tropics
Authors:  Ogbuagu, K. P.*, Itodo, I. J., Abel-achimugu, J., Dogara, U. M., Obi, O. C., Obasi, E. N., Abdullahi, H. R., Nwachukwu, E. N. and Atteh, A. P.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2024.493   |   Article Number: F6C9338013
Maternal and dominance effects, General Combining Ability (GCA) and Specific Combining Ability (SCA) were used to determine the influence of additive and non-additive genes effects on linear body traits, using a total of two hundred and fifteen (215) day-old poults of three strains of local turkey crossbred in the humid tropics. A full diallel crossing experiment... Continue here
Comparative Performance, Carcass Traits, Offals And Internal Organs Of Broiler Chickens Fed Dietary Replacement Levels Of Maize With Yam Peel Meal, Toasted Bambara Nut Sievate And Their Composite
Authors:  Uza, O.*, Samson, K. S., Ate, M. E., Adagi, J. M., Gege, B. M. and David, P. E.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.549   |   Article Number: A0EF76B91
The study investigated the utilisation of yam peel meal (YPM), toasted bambara nut sievate (TBNS) and toasted bambara nut sievate–yam peel meal composite (TBNS-YPMC) as a dietary replacement for maize in broiler chicken diets. A total of 200 unsexed day-old broiler chicks were purchased and allowed a week of acclimatisation. Thereafter, 165 seven-day-old... Continue here
Potential Of Varying Levels Of Flashed-dried Cassava Pulp With Multi-enzyme Supplementation On Broiler Finishers Chickens
Authors:  Raji, M. O.*, Ogungbenro, S. D., Oyekunle, L. O., Adesope, T. A. and Akinosun, A. A.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.561   |   Article Number: C68231832
An experiment was carried out to evaluate performance quality, cost implication, haematological indices, serum biochemistry, carcass, internal organ weights and liver histology of broiler finisher chickens fed varying levels of flashed-dried cassava pulp (FDCP) with multi-enzyme supplementation. Ninety-six (96) four-week-old Marshal ® broiler finishers were... Continue here
Sustainable Empowerment Of Rural Women In Nigeria: Transforming Waste Into Wealth By Nourishing Goats With Corn Cobs And Cassava Peels At Different Tiers
Authors:  Oyinlola, O. O.*, Adams, T. O., Oshibanjo, O. D., Okunlola, O. O. and Ogungbenro, S. D.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.565   |   Article Number: 6A2DA8E43
The study aimed at exploring Waste-to-Wealth Feeding by investigating the viability of using corn cobs and cassava peels as goat feed. The growth performance and sensory evaluation of chevon fed different levels of corn cobs and cassava peels as goat feed were investigated. A total of sixteen (16) growing bucks were purchased from different sources and were... Continue here
Phytogenic Potentials Of Mimosa Pudica Leaf Extracts On Blood Profiles, Rectal Temperature And Footpad Of Broiler Chicken
Authors:  Akinosun, A. A.*, Balogun, A. S., Makanju, T. D., Raji, M. O., Adams, T. O., Onyenwe, N. O., Akanmu, O. C. and Omojowo, D. D.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.562   |   Article Number: D26250484
A study was conducted to determine the effects of Mimosa pudica leaf extracts (MPLE) on blood profiles, rectal temperature and footpad of broiler chicken. 300 day-old marshal broiler chicks were purchased from the hatchery. Chicks were allotted randomly into 5 feeding treatments of 60 birds each in a completely randomized design and subdivided into 6 replicates of... Continue here
Burden And Spatio-temporal Distribution Of Selected Tick-borne Diseases In The East African Community From 2000 To 2024: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis
Authors:  Wyckliff Ngetich* and Evalyne Chepkirui Bett
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.543   |   Article Number: A5F6AE3B5
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a major challenge to livestock in the East African region. Several independent studies have been published from different countries; however, there are no meta-analysis studies conducted on their spatio-temporal distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to synchronise the reported burden and distribution to augment the existing... Continue here
Rotavirus In Pigs: Review On Structure, Epidemiology, Risk Factors And Zoonotic Potential
Authors:  Evalyne Chepkirui Bett* and Wyckliff Ngetich
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.558   |   Article Number: 4E2252896
Pig production is an important livestock subsector contributing immensely to food security and household income generation, especially in developing countries. Rotavirus infections, which are the leading cause of dehydrating diarrhoea in piglets, hinder their productivity. To date, there are ten Rotavirus groups (A-J) detected and distributed in both humans and... Continue here
Association Between Egg Weight And Internal Quality Parameters In Two Commercial Layer Strains
Authors:  Akinyemi, R. A.*, Jossa, R. O. and Ige, A. O.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.586   |   Article Number: EEADE1707
Egg quality is crucial in poultry production, as it significantly impacts market value, hatchability, and profitability. Internal quality traits, such as albumen weight, yolk height, and Haugh unit, are commonly evaluated alongside egg weight. This study aimed to assess the relationship between egg weight and internal egg quality parameters in Harco Black and Isa... Continue here
Growth Performance Of Two Chicken Breeds Fed Guava (psidium Guajava) Leaf Meal As A Natural Alternative To Antibiotic Growth Promoter
Authors:  S. M. Adefioye*, D. F. Apata, M. O. Adesina and A. L. Ambali
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.554   |   Article Number: 3A89746E8
The potential of phytogenic compounds such as guava (Psidium guajava) leaf meal can be harnessed as a non-antibiotic alternative in promoting growth performance in chicken. Therefore, this study was undertaken to assess the growth performance characteristics of two chicken breeds fed guava leaf meal (GLM) as a natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.... Continue here
Cryoprotective Potential Of Honey In Caprine Semen Extension
Authors:  O. Alaba*, J. O. Ogundipe and F. P. Agbaye
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.564   |   Article Number: C683F0119
The study was carried out to determine the effect of honey as a cryoprotectant agent in caprine semen cryopreservation to improve the viability of frozen-thawed caprine semen. The semen used was collected from two healthy and proven mature bucks weighing 30 to 35 kg using an electro-ejaculator. The semen after collection was divided into five groups to form five... Continue here
Ethanol Extract Of Ficus Exasperata Leaf And Gallic Acid Ameliorate Cisplatin-induced Toxicity In Wistar Rats
Authors:  Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi*, Mayowa David Oloko, Oladipo O. Omotosho, John O. Abiola, Olamilekan Gabriel Banwo, Olumide Odunayo Akinniyi, Tola Felicia Ajani, Ademola A. Oyagbemi, Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Momoh A. Yakubu and Temidayo O. Omóbòwálé
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.588   |   Article Number: 03B048FB10
Cisplatin (CP), a widely used platinum-based chemotherapeutic, is effective in cancer treatment but it is associated with significant multiple organ toxicity, particularly the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system. Oxidative stress is a major contributor to this toxicity. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of Ficus... Continue here
Acute And Sub-chronic Toxicity Assessment Of Methanol Leaf Extract Of Persea Americana (avocado) In Wistar Rats
Authors:  Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi*, Joy Gbadegoye, Oladipo O. Omotosho, Olumide Odunayo Akinniyi, Olamilekan Gabriel Banwo, Olasunkanmi Stephen Olawuwo, Tola Felicia Ajani, John O. Abiola, Ademola A. Oyagbemi, Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Momoh A. Yakubu, Helen O. Nottidge and Temidayo O. Omóbòwálé
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.589   |   Article Number: FED04D7211
Persea americana (Avocado) leaves are widely used in traditional medicine, yet scientific data on their toxicological safety remains limited. This study evaluated the acute and sub-chronic toxicity profiles of the methanolic leaf extract of P. americana in Wistar rats. Acute toxicity was assessed using 28 rats (7 groups; n = 4 per group) administered single oral... Continue here
Effect Of Allium Sativum Extract On Growth Performance, Nutrient Intake, Digestibility, And Nitrogen Utilization Of West African Dwarf Goats Artificially Infected With Haemonchus Contortus
Authors:  Ayankoso M. T.*, Sowande O. S., Yusuf A. O., Adebayo K. O., Owolabi A. J. and Ajayi T. O.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.546   |   Article Number: 1B09F91A1
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Allium sativum on the performance of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats artificially infected with Barber’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus). Twenty-five WAD goats were randomly assigned to five treatment groups in a Completely Randomised Design in a 56-day performance trial, after which the animals were... Continue here
Embryonic And Early Post-hatch Developmental Morphology Of The Thymus In Nigerian Indigenous Chickens (gallus Gallus Domesticus)
Authors:  Nnadozie, O.*, Nwaogu, I. C. and Ibe, C. S.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.572   |   Article Number: 18D19C872
The avian thymus is a primary lymphoid organ that produces T-lymphocytes that engage in active cell-mediated immune responses. The pre- and early post-hatch development of this organ in Nigerian indigenous chickens of the south-eastern region was understudied from embryonic incubation day (EID) 10 to day (D) 42 post-hatch to determine the pattern of growth and the... Continue here
Evaluating The Role Of Herbal Additives In Sustainable Broiler Farming: The Case Of Turmeric And Ginger At 0.25% Inclusion Levels
Authors:  Sunmola, T. A.*, Tuleun, D. C. and Upev, V.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.568   |   Article Number: D649B9683
This study evaluates the role of herbal additives, specifically turmeric and ginger, in enhancing the sustainability of poultry farming by assessing their effects on broiler chickens' growth performance, economic parameters, nutrient digestibility, and blood profiles. A total of 120-day-old broiler chicks were randomly assigned to four treatment groups:... Continue here
Peripheral Nerves Of The Brachial Plexus With Their Distribution To The Muscles Of The Pectoral Limb In The Captive African Striped Ground Squirrel (xerus Erythropus)
Authors:  Omar Hosea Aske1,2*, Maidawa Sunday Men2, Ali Nkweshi Magdalene2, Nzalak James Oliver2, Wanmi Nathaniel1,, Korzerzer Rachel Mngu-suur1, Abiyere Ese Oristejafore2, Ajeigbe Olawale Sherif3, Kachamai Waziri Alhaji4, Yakubu Comfort4, Zubairu Mansur2,5, Muazu Tauheed Abubakar5, Baso Abdullahi5, Ude Lawrence Terlumun6, Denthe Haruna Danladi7, Bello Faisal8 and Garleya Bilbonga9
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.571   |   Article Number: 89A1AD644
This research provides a detailed description of the gross morphology of the brachial plexus with its peripheral nerve distribution to the muscles of the pectoral limb in the African Striped Ground Squirrel (ASGS). Six (6) adult ASGSs of both sexes were used for this study. The squirrels were euthanised using ketamine hydrochloride at a dose of 60 - 80 mg/kg... Continue here
Meat Quality Traits And Sensory Evaluation Of Muscovy And Aylesbury Ducks Reared In The Humid Tropics
Authors:  Ogbuagu, K. P.* and Abel-achimugu, J.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.574   |   Article Number: 602141A05
This study aimed to determine the effects of sex and strain on the meat yield and sensory qualities of Muscovy and Aylesbury ducks reared in the humid tropics. Sex, strain and the interaction of sex and strain have been reported by various researchers to significantly affect the growth and carcass analysis of Poultry birds in Nigeria. There is limited evaluation... Continue here
Gross And Histological Study Of Developing Spleen In Pre- And Post-hatch Nigerian Native Chicken (gallus Gallus Domesticus)
Authors:  Nnadozie, O.*, Nwaogu, I. C., Ibe, C. S. and Ikpegbu, E.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.575   |   Article Number: E478FD346
The avian spleen is a primary peripheral lymphoid organ located in the region dorsal to the gonad, ventral to the liver and lateral to the stomach, just opposite the dorsal surface of the right hepatic lobe. It plays both lymphopoietic and hematopoietic roles, depending on the respective amounts of white pulp and red pulp elements in the parenchyma. The pre- and... Continue here
Effect Of Interaction Of Haemoglobin Genotype With Locations On Morphometric Traits Of West African Dwarf Goats Raised In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors:  Loveday Samuel Okon*, Idorenyin Meme Sam, Ofoninyene Okon Usoro and Ekeno Michael Assam
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.577   |   Article Number: E183849F7
Haemoglobin type, a useful marker for genomic selection, has influenced the adaptability of animals to a particular environment. The effect of the interaction of haemoglobin types with various locations on morphometric traits of West African Dwarf goats in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, was studied. Three hundred and eighty-four goats of both sexes were sampled from... Continue here
The Characteristics Of Small-scale Pig Production At Peri-urban And Rural Locations In Imo State, Southeast Nigeria
Authors:  C. P. Ukwu*, P. C. Moses, A. L. Giwa, E. K. Irefin and I. C. Okoli
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.578   |   Article Number: 310E864C8
This study aimed to examine the socio-cultural characteristics of farmers, farming structure, reproductive and health practices in small-scale pig farms at peri-urban and rural areas in Imo State, southeast Nigeria. Primary data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 25 pig farmers at the peri-urban farms and rural farms of Imo State. The results of... Continue here

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