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effects of sun-dried cassava peels on liveweight gain and reproductive performance of red sokoto does

Sun-dried cassava peels were used as an energy source to replace maize offal at levels of 0, (Treatment 1) 18.5, (Treatment 2) 37.0, (Treatment 3) 55.0, (Treatment 4) and 74.0% (Treatment 5) in the ration. A sixth ration (Treatment 6) comprised only cotton seed cake and common salt. Each of the six rations was fed to five Red Sokoto does prior to b... Continue Reading

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economics of swine production and marketing in zango kataf local government area of kaduna state, nigeria

This study was designed to evaluate the "Economics of Swine Production and Marketing in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria". The objectives of the study include (i) to determine the costs and returns of pig production in the study area; (ii) to determine the structure and conduct of the pig market, (iii) to determine the mar... Continue Reading

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studies on populations and feeding habits of trinsrvitermss gehinatus (wasmann), (isoftera) and its significance in pastures in the southern guinea savanna zone of nigeria

The main objective of this study was to assess the damage to grazed pastures in the Mokwa area of the Southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria by Trinervitermes geminatus (Wasmann) (Isoptera, Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae) and to determine its role as a competitor with grazing livestock. In Nigeria, T. geminatus is the only species which cuts down st... Continue Reading

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bonemeal and rock phosphate as sources of calcium and phosphorus for weaner and grower pigs.

Three experiments involving a total of 78 Large White X Hampshire cross-bred pigs were conducted to compare bonemeal and rock phosphate as sources of calcium and phosphorus for weaner and grower pigs. In the first two trials, 48 weaner and 24 grower pigs with average initial weights of 11.85kg and 35.64kg respectively were used in 2 x 3 factorial r... Continue Reading

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replacement value of wheat offals for sorghum in the diets of growing-finishing swine in nigeria

A 60-day growth trial was conducted using 70 Large White x Landrace (LW x LD) piglets with initial average weight of 11.67 kg and fed diets in which wheat offals replaced sorghum as energy source (weight for weight basis). Pigs were randomly allotted based on sex and weights and treatments assigned to pens. Pigs were fed ad libitum the treatment di... Continue Reading

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genetic parameters of rhode island red and white chickens and their reciprocal crosses

The genetic parameters derived from 695 F1 progenies of two strains of Rhode Island chickens and their reciprocal crosses were compared. The least square analysis of variance was used in comparing the four genetic groups. While a one-way random model was used in estimating the genetic parameters. Variables used for analysis comprised body weight at... Continue Reading

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feed intake, weight gain and nutrient digestibility in red sokoto goats fed woolly finger grass (digitaria smutsii) with protein supplements

Twenty Red Sokoto Goats (aged between 10 and 19 months and weighing an average of 12.00kg), were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments in a conpletely randomized design, to determine the effect of two types of protein supplements (cotton seed cake and blood meal) and their various combination on feed intake, growth and nutrient utilization b... Continue Reading

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the performance of sheep fed maize stover supplemented with forage legumes and blood meal

In Experiment 1 sixty (60) male Ethiopian Menz sheep of average live weight of 19.00kg (SE 1.42) maintained on maize stover ad libitum were supplemented with either lablab (250g) (LL); cowpea (250g) (CW); blood meal (50g) (BM); lablab (125g)+ cowpea (125g) (LC); lablab (125g)+ blood meal (25g) (LB) or cowpea (125g)+ blood meal (25g) (CB) for a peri... Continue Reading

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structural reform of veterinary services in northwestern nigeria: herders response to service cost and feasibility of private delivery

It appears that the present economic crisis has caused inadequate funding of veterinary services leading to their ineffectiveness, high livestock morbidity and mortality and the consequent low productivity in the livestock sub-sector. In an apparent effort to ensure better funding of veterinary services, some donor-assisted projects in north-wester... Continue Reading

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replacement value of maize cob for maize in chick and grower rations

Proximate analysis of maize cobs (MC) was carried out with samples from two different sites. The average values of CP, CF, NFE, EE, Ash, Ca and P were 2.47, 32.22, 57.73, 1.66, 5.16, 0.15 and 0.075 percent respectively. The apparent metabolizable energy of MC was found to be 751.68 Kcal/kg. Two experiments were also conducted to evaluate the replac... Continue Reading

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an economic analysis of broiler production in three states of nigeria

Nigeria is a country in dire need of a quick animal protein source to meet up with the demand of its ever increasing population. Development of poultry industry has been identified as one of the quickest means of bridging this deficiency gap. The development of this industry has, however, been hindered by many problems and the broiler enterprise ha... Continue Reading

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gene action and inheritance of resistance to rhizoctonia solani and pythium ultimum in cotton seedlings

Gene Action and Inheritance of Resistance to Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum in Cotton Seedlings (May, 1986) Maxwell Amlai Todi Poswal, B.Sc. (Agric.) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria M.Sc. (Crop Protection) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Chairman of Advisory Committee: Dr. K.M. El-Zik Six cotton cultivars, three multi-adver... Continue Reading

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evaluation of brewers sorghum residue for growth and reproduction in rabbits

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the feeding value of brewers' sorghum residue (BSR) in rabbit diets. The chemical composition of brewers' sorghum residue used in these experiments was also determined. In Experiment 1, weaned rabbits of about six weeks old with an average initial weight of 617g, were fed diets containing 0, 10, 20, 30 and... Continue Reading

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studies on the false smut of rice, oryza sativa l., induced by ustilaginoidea virens (cke.) tak

The incidence and severity of false smut of rice incited by (Ustilaainoidea virens (ke.) Tak.) in the major rice producing areas of Edo State was investigated in 1992. Although the disease was present in all the areas surveyed, it was most prevalent and severe in Ovbiowun-Emai, and Uokha, both in Owan East of Edo State. The mean incidence and sever... Continue Reading

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studies on fertility and hatchability in rhode island red (rir) and rhode island white (riw) chickens

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of season and age of hen on reproductive traits in the Rhode Island Red (RIR) and Rhode Island White (RIW) strains of chickens. In the two experiments, data were obtained from two hundred and fifty two (252) hens and twenty eight (28) cocks. The traits measured were fertility, hatchability of a... Continue Reading

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