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Channels Utilization of graded levels of corn cobs and cowpea husk on growth performance of West African dwarf ewes
Utilization of sweet potato as a forage supplement to a maize stover diet by West African dwarf sheep
Effect of broiler litter supplementation on reproductive performance of West African dwarf sheep
This study was designed to evaluate the performance of West African dwarf rams subjected to varying degree of treated velvet bean for a period of 12 weeks. The impact of roasted velvet bean (RVB) on the performance by ram and digestibility of the feed was evaluated. In a randomized complete block design, twelve rams aged 12 and 18 months old with initial weight of 13.67- 14.25kg were randomly allotted into 3 treatments on diets A (0% RVB), B (25% RVB) and C (50% RVB). Weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion were measured. Similarly, in the digestibility trial, 3 animals per treatment were placed in metabolic cages for 14 days of stabilization and 5 days of collection. Treatment effects as affected by varying levels of velvet bean was significant for final live weight gain with values varying from 29.86kg(diet B) to 34.20kg (diet C). Also, the mean live weight gain follows the same trend with the highest mean live weight gain obtained for animals on diet C and the least mean live weight for diet B. The result obtained showed a direct relationship between total feed intake and final live weight gain. Since Mucuna pruriens is available in the dry season therefore, utilization at such period will meet dietary requirement of the sheep.
A case report of Dystocia in a primiparous West African dwarf ewe due to relative fetal oversize associated with poor mating management practices in Ibadan, Nigeria
Haematological evaluation of pregnant ewes fed broiler-litter based diets
Effect of ammonium sulphate fortification on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance of West African dwarf rams
Prevalence of Eimeria oocysts in West African dwarf goat at the University of Ibadan farm
Growth performance and blood profile of gestating wad ewes fed dietary supplementation of ammonium sulphate
Evaluation of dietary supplementation of ammonium sulphate on in vitro gas production and rumen fermentation characteristics of WAD ewes
Physical characteristics, nutritive value and preference of zebu heifers for ensiled mixtures of corn cob, cassava peel and urea
Nutrient utilization, ruminal microbial population and fermentation characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) rams fed ammonium sulphate fortified diets
Performance of concrete paving blocks reinforced with bamboo and rice husk ash as partial replacement for cement
FUNGAL-DEGRADED MAIZE BY-PRODUCTS AS FEED FOR WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
Body weight changes, heamatological and serum biochemical properties of West African dwarf rams fed ginger fortified diets
Innovative husk-crete building materials from rice chaff and modified cement mortars
The effect of cocoa pod husk as organic fertilizer on the growth of tea (Camellia sinensis (L) o. Kuntze) under varying light intensities in Ibadan – South West Nigeria
Hematological and serum biochemical indices of West African dwarf goats with foreign body rumen impaction
Hematological and serum biochemical indices of West African dwarf goats with foreign body rumen impaction
Volatile fatty acids and microbial load of West African dwarf rams fed ammonium sulphate-fortified diets
Effect of varying levels of broiler litter on growth performance and nutrient digestibility by West African dwarf lambs
Feed intake, nutrient utilization and growth performance of West African Dwarf rams fed silage combinations of maize forage and mucuna pruriens foliage
FERMENTATION OF COCOA (Theobroma cacao L.) POD HUSK AND ITS HYDROLYSATE FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION USING IMPROVED STARTER CULTURES
Reduced Morphological Root Features of Anthracnose Infected Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (I.) Walp)
Comparative Study of the Effect of Ashes from Rice Husk, Sugarcane Bagasse and Corn Cob on Mortar Properties
