Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences

Evaluation of Annona Senegalensis Seed as an Alternative Source of Functional Feed Ingredient in Livestock Feed Production

Abdulwaheed Adeyemi BELLO — 2024-06-01

Climate Variability Adaptation Strategies among Rice Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

Rashid Solagberu ADISA — 2024-06-05

Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Haematological and Histological Indices of Broiler Finisher Birds Reared on Varying Levels of Alum Treated Litter

Celestine EZENWOSU — 2024-06-01

The study aimed to determine the growth performance, carcass characteristics, haematological and histological indices of broiler finisher birds reared on varying levels of alum treated litter. A total of 300 mixed sex of broiler birds at 4 weeks of age were allotted to 4 treatments groups in a completely randomized design (CRD )with 5 replicates of 15 birds each. Treatment 1 served as the control, while treatments 2, 3 and 4 contained (200g, 400g, and 600g) of alum per 5kg liter respectively. Results showed that the body weight gain, ADWG, FCR, feed intake and ADFI values were higher (p<0.05) in favor of the treatment groups (T2, T3 and T4). Treatment groups had better (p<0.05) carcass and organ quality than the control group. In hematology results, it was only the values for WBC were significant (p<0.05) across the treatment and the value was highest (p<0.05) in control birds. Furthermore, histological indices determined were not significant (p>0.05). It was therefore,concluded that the treatment of broiler litter with alum up to 600g/5kg litter had no adverse effect on their performance and can be employed as a litter management protocols for improving performance in broiler production.

The Effect of Awara Waste (Soybean By-product) on Haematology and Serum Biochemical Parameters of Broiler Chickens

Samuel David SUDIK — 2024-06-04

This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of Awara waste (soybean by-product) on hematology and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Five diets were prepared as follows: Control: soybean meal-based basal diet, AW15: basal diet added with 15% Awara waste, AW30: basal diet added with 30% Awara waste, AW45: basal diet added with 45% Awara waste and AW60: basal diet added with 60% Awara waste. Two hundred 4-week-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly divided into five groups of 40 birds and each group was also divided into four replicates in a completely randomized design. The experiment lasted for 42 days, during which ad libitum feed and water were provided. Hematology results showed that only red blood cells and hemoglobin levels were significantly affected (p<0.05) by the diets. The AW30 diet showed similar RBC levels to the control on days 14 and 42, with higher levels compared to other diets. AW30 had highest Hb level on day 14, similar to the control diet on day 42. Total protein, albumin, globulin and cholesterol levels varied significantly (p<0.05) among diets. Control and AW30 diets had higher total protein on days 14 and 42, albumin levels were higher in the control diet on both days but lower in AW15-60, and globulin levels were higher in AW15 diet. Cholesterol levels were higher in control and AW45-60 on day 14, and lower in AW15-30. Based on these findings, AW15-30 is recommended for broiler chickens.

Differential Effect of Agriculture Diversification on child nutritional outcomes in Uganda

Faisal BUYINZA — 2024-06-01

Comparative Evaluation of Seasonal Variation on Growth Performance and Morphometric Traits in Broiler Chicken Strains Raised in the Tropics

Samson ADE — 2024-06-01

Reproductive and Growth Physiology of Sows and Piglets on Dietary Selenium (Se) Supplementation

Bright Chigozie AMAEFULE — 2024-06-02

This study determined the effect of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation on the reproductive performance of sows and preweaning growth performance of their piglets. Twelve cross bred (Landrace × Large White) gestating sows were randomly assigned to four groups (G) according to the levels of dietary selenium supplementation. Group 0 (G₀) sows were fed basal diet without Se supplementation throughout gestation whereas sows in other groups received 0.30 mgSe/kg in feed at 2^ndtrimester (G₁) and 3^rd trimester (G₂) and then during lactation (G₃). Selenium supplementation had no effect (P>0.05) on sow body weight during gestation and lactation, respectively. Litter size at birth was not different (P>0.05) between groups. Litter size was higher (P<0.05) at weaning when sows diet was supplemented with Se at 3^rd trimester and during lactation. The piglet growth rate and weaning weight were higher (P<0.05) in Se supplemented groups especially in G₂ and G₃ sows. The supplementation of breeding sows diet with 0.30 mgSe/kg at 3^rd trimester of gestation and during lactation phase improved litter size at weaning, piglet growth rate and weaning weight.

Traditional and semi-mechanized palm oil processing in South-Eastern Nigeria and it's application in food

Enyi Chukwunwike UCHENNA — 2024-06-01

The influences of climate change on cash crop production in Rotterdam and Kortberaadt Village, East Bank Berbice, Guyana

Nasrudeen ALLY — 2024-06-02

This paper focuses on understanding the influences, impacts and possible mitigating measures of climate change on cash crop production in Rotterdam and Kortberaadt Village on the East Bank Berbice, Guyana. The communities; Rotterdam and Kortberaadt Village located on the East Bank of Berbice were used to carry out this study. Generally, in Guyana and the study communities, cash crop farming provides a basis for employment and provision of food. The research used a survey method incorporating questionnaires to obtain qualitative and quantitative data on influences of climate change on cash crop production in the study communities. The influences of climate change on cash crop production explored were constant weather and agricultural drought, excessive rainfall, increased and decreased temperatures.