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Channels Feed intake, nutrient utilization and growth performance of West African Dwarf rams fed silage combinations of maize forage and mucuna pruriens foliage
Quality and acceptability of velvet bean (mucuna pruriens) foliage ensiled with whole plant maize by West Africa dwarf sheep
Haematology parameters of West African dwarf rams fed velvet bean (mucuna pruriens) ensiled with whole maize stover
Phytochemical composition, anti-fungal activity of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. (Fabaceae) seed extract and acute toxicity testing of formulated herbal ointment
Nutritive evaluation of differently processed mucuna seeds for ruminants
NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF PANICUM MAXIMUM (JACQ.) ENSILED WITH TWO CULTIVARS OF LABLAB PURPUREUS (LABLAB PURPUREUS L.) FOR WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
NUTRIENT UTILISATION AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FED DIFFERENTLY PROCESSED MUCUNA UTILIS MEALS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR SOYBEAN-BASED DIET
Semen characteristics of pubertal West African dwarf rams fed pineapple waste silage as replacement for dried cassava peel
UTILISATION OF ENSILED MAIZE STOVER AND CONCENTRATE SUPPLEMENTS BY WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP
Effect of applying molasses or inoculants containing homo-fermentative or hetero-fermentative bacteria at two rates on the fermentation and aerobic stability of com silage
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.
Influence of ensiled pineapple waste on microbial population and fermentation in the rumen of West African Dwarf rams
Growth haematology and organ histopathology in broilers fed raw and processed velvet bean-based diets
FUNGAL-DEGRADED MAIZE BY-PRODUCTS AS FEED FOR WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
NUTRITIVE VALUE OF ENSILED CASSAVA (Manihot esculentus, Crantz) TOPS AND GUINEA GRASS (Panicum maximum) FOR THE WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP
Physical characteristics, nutritive value and preference of zebu heifers for ensiled mixtures of corn cob, cassava peel and urea
Feed intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance of West African dwarf goats fed maize offal and sorghum brewer's grains
Utilization of sweet potato as a forage supplement to a maize stover diet by West African dwarf sheep
Effects of groundnut haulms supplementation on intake, digestibility and growth performance of rams
Effect of ammonium sulphate fortification on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance of West African dwarf rams
Body weight changes, heamatological and serum biochemical properties of West African dwarf rams fed ginger fortified diets
Intake, nutrient digestibility and rumen ecology of West African dwarf sheep fed palm kernel oil and wheat offal supplemented diets
Volatile fatty acids and microbial load of West African dwarf rams fed ammonium sulphate-fortified diets
Body weight changes, haematological and serum biochemical indices of West African (WAD) 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
