Ruminal impaction disease syndrome (RIDS) is a severe, menacing gastrointestinal disease of ruminant livestock. The ingestion of the aetiologic agent, indigestible polythene materials, and its accumulation in the rumen culminate in disrupted ingesta flow, rumen impaction, indigestion, recurrent tympany, emaciation, lethargy, and mortality. The disease principally... Continue here
An eight-week study was conducted to determine the effect of graded levels of cassava peel meal obtained from pro-vitamin A variety (PVACPM) on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned pigs. Twenty-four male large white pigs, aged eight weeks, with an average weight of 9 kg, were allotted to four dietary treatments of six animals per treatment in a... Continue here
Poultry growth performance varies across commercial broiler breeds, and understanding these differences can guide breed selection and management strategies. This study evaluated the effect of breed on growth traits in Arbor Acres, Cobb 500, Marshall, and Ross 308 broilers raised under standardised feed and housing conditions. A total of 100 chicks (25 per breed)... Continue here
This case series examined the effects of jugular-applied low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on serum protein profiles in two adult Beagle dogs with chronic Ehrlichiosis. Each received 15-minute sessions of coherent 640 nm LLLT over the jugular vein. Dog 1 for three days and Dog 2 for five days. Serum total protein, albumin, and globulin were measured before and after... Continue here
Meat quality, serum, and meat lipid profiles of broiler chicken fed Persea americana, Jatropha tanjorensis, and Ocimum bassilicum leaves extracts via drinking water were assessed. One hundred and twenty (120) broiler chickens at the finisher phase were divided into four groups. Each group comprised thirty birds and was replicated three times, with ten (10) birds... Continue here
Accurate prediction of egg and yolk weights using body and egg quality traits can enhance productivity, consistency, and selection efficiency in layer chickens. This study evaluated predictive models for body weight, egg, and yolk traits in two commercial strains. A total of 100-layer chickens (50 Nera Black and 50 Isa Brown) were housed in battery cages for 55... Continue here
The effects of the consumption of garlic- and ginger-based diets were studied on liver health and integrity of broiler chickens. 120-day-old CHI broiler chicks were used for the investigation. The chicks on arrival at the study venue were first brooded and similarly managed for 4 weeks to ensure that the chicks were fully adapted to their new environment. At the... Continue here