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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


JASVM Articles


Sexual Dimorphism Of Fulani Ecotype Chicken In Danbatta Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria
This study was conducted to characterize the quantitative traits of Fulani ecotype chicken in Danbatta Local Government, Kano State. A total of 300 matured and randomly selected Fulani ecotype chickens (152 males and 148 females) with average weights of 1.5 and 1.0 kg, respectively were used for this study. Sixteen biometric characters and four morphological... Continue here

Biologic And Management Effects Of Feeding Laying Birds Unpeeled Yellow Cassava (manihot Esculenta Crantz) Root Meal
Ninety-four Points of lay Rhode Island Red layers were used to evaluate the performance of laying birds fed unpeeled yellow cassava root meal (UYCRM) as a replacement for maize. The yellow cassava was harvested, washed, ground, drained and toasted to form the UYCRM. Four diets were formulated replacing maize with UYCRM at 0% (T1), 25% (T2), 50% (T3) and 75% (T4).... Continue here

Heterosis And Combining Ability For Body Weight And Morphometric Traits In A Diallel Cross Of Funaab Alpha Chickens
This study was carried out to evaluate heterosis and combining ability for growth traits in a diallel cross of two strains of FUNAAB Alpha chickens. Sixty hens comprising thirty white plumage and thirty black plumage colours aged between 17-18 weeks were used. The experiment which lasted for 5 months, considered such growth traits as: Body Weight (BW), Body Length... Continue here

Problems And Prospects Of Small-scale Fish Farming In Jos South Local Government Area Of Plateau State, Nigeria
This study was carried out to analyse the problems and prospects of small-scale fish farming in Jos-South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. The purposive sampling technique was used through a questionnaire and interview scheduled with the assistance of extension agents to collect data from respondents; 30 respondents were selected from each of the 4... Continue here

Influence Of Justicia Secunda Leaf Meal, Scent Leaf Meal, And Bamboo Charcoal On Growth, Nutrient Digestibility And Faecal Microbial Shedding Of Weanling Pigs
The discontinuous use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in swine production may have serious negative consequences on animals’ health and performance due to impaired immunological response to pathogenic microbes, especially in newly weaned pigs, warranting changes in nutritional and management strategies. Justicia secunda Leaf Meal (JLM), Scent Leaf Meal... Continue here

Evaluation Of Haematology, Serum Biochemistry And Immune Competence Of Broiler Chickens Supplemented With Dietary Zinc And Selenium Nanoparticles
The study evaluated the effect of dietary supplementation of nano zinc and selenium on haematology, serum biochemical parameters and immune function of broiler chickens. Seven hundred and sixty-eight (768) one-day-old Arbor acre broiler chicks were arranged in a 4 × 4 factorial layout in a Completely Randomized Design based on dietary zinc and selenium... Continue here

Mitigative Effects Of Molasses, Antox® And En-florax® On Haematological Parameters In Commercial Pullets Infected With Infectious Bursal Disease Virus
The study evaluated the mitigative effects of Molasses, Antox® and EN-FLORAX® on haematological parameters of ISA brown chicks inoculated with a very virulent infectious bursal disease (vvIBDV). Two hundred and fifty chicks were assigned into five groups (A, B, C, D and E) of 50 chicks each. Groups A, B and C were supplemented with Molasses, Antox® and... Continue here

Comparative Vitamin And Mineral Composition Of Horned Melon As A Substitute For Commercial Premix And Egg Quality Characteristics Of The Fed Layers
Horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), is a fruit rich in various phytochemical components important in the daily diet and has a high economic value which has not been fully exploited in poultry feeding. The objectives of the study are to evaluate proximate analysis, vitamin, and mineral content and determine the quality of eggs of layers fed horned melon meal. The... Continue here

Assessment Of Hen-day Lay, Egg Quality Indices And Economics Of Production In Replacing Fish Meal With Shrimp Waste
This research assessed the effects of feeding Shrimp Waste Meal (SWM) in place of fish meal, on the performance characteristics and egg quality indices in layers. Ninety Point of Lay (POL) Isa Brown pullets were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments in a completely randomised design (CRD). Each treatment of 18 POL birds was replicated 3 times with 6 birds... Continue here

Evaluation Of Bacterial Effluents From Abattoirs And Slaughter Slabs In Zuru Emirate, Nigeria
Effluents from abattoirs discharged into the environment and water bodies have serious health implications. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial load from abattoir and slaughter slab effluents in Zuru emirate. A total of 50 effluent samples from each of the abattoir and slaughter slabs were collected and used. The bacteria were isolated using standard... Continue here

Investment Patterns Of Small-scale Livestock Farmers In Edo State, Nigeria
This study investigated the investment patterns of small-scale livestock farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. A sample of 240 small-scale livestock farmers was drawn from six Local Government Areas (LGAs) and surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (such as Tobit Regression Analysis) were used to analyze the... Continue here

Rumen Ecology Of Red Sokoto Goats Fed Diets Containing Varying Levels Of Soybean Milk Residue As A Replacement For Soybean Meal
In this study, 25 weaned bucks weighing 8.40kg were used to evaluate rumen kinetics (rumen pH, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, NH3-N production and volatile fatty acids production) of Red Sokoto bucks at 30, 60 and 90 days of feeding diets containing varying levels of soybean milk residue as a replacement for soybean meal. The diets were designated T1, T2, T3, T4,... Continue here

Effect Of Avocado (persea Americana) Leaf Powder Supplementation On Oxidative Status, Dna Biomarkers, Carcass, And Internal Organ Parameters In Broiler Chickens
The study aimed to evaluate the effects of avocado (Persea americana) leaf powder supplementation on oxidative status, DNA biomarkers, and carcass and internal organ parameters in broiler chickens. Various levels of avocado leaf powder 0% (control, T1), 0.25% (T2), 0.5% (T3), and 0.75% (T4)) were administered to the chickens during the broiler finisher phase... Continue here

Effect Of Freezing Methods On Semen Quality: A Study On Funaab Alpha (normal Feather), Arbor Acre And Dominant Black Chickens
Sperm cryopreservation is a useful technique in reproduction with variations in sperm quality among different breeds. This study assessed the spermatozoa cryotolerance among different breeds of chickens using slow and rapid freezing procedures. Ten (10) breeder birds from each breed were selected for this experiment at 30 weeks of age with an average body weight... Continue here

Rflp-pcr Polymorphism Of Beta-casein And K-casein Gene In White Fulani, Sokoto Gudali And Red Bororo Indigenous Cattle In Nigeria
One key genetic determinant of milk quality and yield is the casein protein, specifically β-casein and κ-casein, which is associated with important traits such as milk production, protein content, and digestibility. This study investigates the genetic polymorphisms of β-casein and κ-casein genes in three indigenous Nigerian cattle breeds:... Continue here

Small Colony Variants Of Staphylococcus Aureus Causing Chronic Respiratory Infections In A Dog
Staphylococcus aureus produces a colonial variant called small colony variant (SCV), responsible for chronic infections in immunocompromised animals and humans. This variant contributes to recurrent infections via increased biofilm formation, altered antimicrobial susceptibility and intracellular persistence to evade host defence mechanisms. These infections are... Continue here

A Morphological Study On The Testis In Camels (camelus Dromedarius) In North-western Nigeria
Dromedary camels can be easily recognized by their humps. They are renowned for their capacity to endure long periods without water. It is an animal species that has been scantily evaluated. The study assessed the morphometry of the camel testis in the North-Western region of Nigeria. The dataset consisted of twenty (20) testes from camel bulls ages 7 and 12... Continue here

Growth Rate And Body Size Mapping Of Male Bali Cattle During Fattening Phase
The objective of this research was to evaluate the growth dynamics in body size of high-potential male Bali cattle during the fattening period. Growth differences in body size can be attributed to the composition of body parts, with those predominantly composed of bone maturing earlier than those consisting mainly of muscle or fat. Throughout the fattening... Continue here

Evaluation Of The Shelf Life And Quality Of Kilishi Prepared With Different Slurries
The shelf life and quality of kilishi prepared with different slurries were evaluated. Fresh beef was purchased from the market, sliced into thin sheets and sun-dried. Thereafter, the groundnut, bambaranut and soybean slurries were prepared with the addition of spices and seasonings. Afterwards, the dried beef samples were weighed and divided equally into three... Continue here

First Report Of Canine Distemper Viral Antigen And Its Associated Risk Factors In Wild Animals In Jos, Northern Nigeria: A Survey
Canine distemper virus (CDV) causes a contagious incurable often fatal, multi – systemic disease that affect the respiratory, gastro – intestinal and central nervous systems.  Therefore, there is need to investigate some wild animals to ascertain their role as reservoir host which may contribute to the persistent occurrence of this disease in the... Continue here

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