Vol. 45 No. 2 (2018) | Nigerian Journal of Animal Production

Influence of breeds and number of whorls on phenotypic traits and correlations among giant African land snails in Nigeria

B. Okon, L.A. Ibom, A. Dauda, A.E. Bassey, N.B. Idiong, P.O. Onwuka

1-15

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Heterosis for hatch weight and body weight gain in outcrossed native chickens of Nigeria under savanna conditions

J.O. Egahi, O.M. Momoh, F.B.P. Abang

16-20

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Phenotypic correlations between biologic markers and growth traits in Arbor acres broiler chicken strain

R.J. Nosike, O.F. Nwakpu, C.N. Okocha, E.C. Inyang, J.C. Ezike, D.N. Onunkwo

21-28

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Influence of strain and production cycle on egg quality traits of two Nigerian indigenous chicken strains

V.U. Oleforuh-Okoleh, U.M. Chukwuemeka, G.O. Adeoye

29-39

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Growth performance, correlation and regression estimates of seven-chicken strains in South-Western Nigeria

A.J. Atansuyi, U.C. Ihendu, C.A. Chineke

40-48

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Hormonal profile and reproductive performance of male and female rabbits fed diets containing garlic bulb (allium sativum) meal

M.U. Onyekwere, P.C. Jiwuba, K.U. Anukam, U.H. Ukpabi, U.E. Egu

49-54

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Haematological and hormonal implications of feeding varying levels of zinc gluconate to male rabbits

O.C. Ogbu, U. Herbert

55-58

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Effect of replacing soybean meal with water melon (Citrullus lanatus) seed meal on the growth, feed utilization and body composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

W.A. Jimoh, M.O. Shittu, S.A. Abdulsalami, F.Y. Okemakin, A.A. Ayeloja

59-66

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Serum malondialdehyde concentration of weaned rabbits raised in two different management systems

B.M. Shehu, W. Buba, M.M. Mahmoud

67-70

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Chemical composition of snail meat species (Archachatina maringata and Achatina achatina) in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

F.A.O. Akinnusi, A.S. Adeoye, D.F. Adeleke

71-76

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Comparative study of three species of giant African land snail

C.N. Okocha, D.N. Onunkwo

77-87

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Effect of feed restriction period and strain on growth performance and haematological indices of pullet chicks

F.A. Adewole, O.A. Adeyemi, D. Eruvbetine, O.M. Songunle, L.T. Egbeyale, A. Jejelowo

88-95

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Comparative evaluation of hydroponic maize fodder and conventional basal diet on performance, digestibility and blood profile of weaned pigs

O.A. Adebiyi, T.A. Adefila, A.T. Adeshola

96-105

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Effect of yeast treated bovine blood-rumen content mixture on performance and blood profile of weaner rabbits

T.F. Mbahi, A. Adi, B. Yakubu, R.J. Wafar

106-113

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Dietary evaluation of fermented cocoyam tuber meal (Xanthostoma sagitifolium) as energy source in place of maize in broiler chicken production

B.C. Anyaegbu, A.C. Ogbonna, O.O. Adedokun, D.N. Onunkwo

114-123

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Substitution value of squilla meal for fish meal in broiler production: Effects on growth performance, carcass and organ proportions

E.O. Udosen, G.S. Ojewola, O.O. Adedokun

124-128

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Performance, blood profile and microbial characteristics of broiler chicken fed phytase supplemented diets

O.E. Fijabi, T.O. Fakayode, O.M. Eniola, A.B. Omojola

129-136

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Prevalence of aflatoxin b1 in some common poultry feed ingredients and optimum inclusion levels of mycofix binder as feed additive on performance of broiler chickens

H.W. Kehinde, A.A. Sekoni, T.S. Olugbemi, P.A. Onimisi

137-149

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Performance and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens fed graded levels of fermented and toasted Albizia lebbeck seed meal

D.N. Tsado, A.H. Dikko, O.J. Alabi, T.N. Kperun, B.K. Jiya, M.O. Ojapah, A. Ibrahim, B.D. Olatunji

150-156

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Carcass, internal organs, duodenal digesta bacteria and economics of broilers fed dry African porridge (Tetraptera tetrapluera) pod meal

E.K. Ndelekwute, I.P. Akpan, C.O. Okereke

157-164

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Influence of natural pigment sources on growth performance, live and postslaughter skin pigmentation, serum carotenoids and lipid profile of broiler chickens

O.O. Adeleye, E.T. Oginni, P.E. Otamere

165-175

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High quality cassava peel mash supplemented with direct fed microbial as an alternate source of energy supplement: Effects on performance and blood parameters in growing pig

A.O.K Adesehinwa, A.A. Fatufe, E. Ajayi, J.O. Abiola, O.O. Adeleye, B. Boladuro, O.O. Afolabi, T.A. Amole

176-184

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Response of finisher broiler birds fed graded levels of yam peel meal as an energy source in maize-based diet

E.C. Ukona, A.U.C. Ohanaka, H.O. Uzegbu, D.N. Onunkwo, T.C. Oduehie, T.K. Obih, B.U. Ekenyem

185-188

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Nutritional evaluation of forage (Pannicum maximum) as feed resources on the haematological parameters of pigs

H.O. Uzegbu, D.N. Onunkwo, E.K. Ndelekwute, E.C. Ukonu

189-194

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Response of broiler chickens fed single straight diet fortified with fish meal

D.N. Okunkwo, C.N. Okocha

195-200

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Blood constituents of broiler chickens as affected by biscuit waste based diets

S.O. Omoikhoje, O. Oduduru, S.A Eguaoje

201-208

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Influence of various feeding regimes on the performance of Archachatina marginata snail

C.N. Okocha, D.N. Onunkwo

209-214

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The replacement value of indomie waste meal for maize on performance, carcass traits, relative organ weight and cost and return analysis of broiler chickens

S.O. Omoikhoje, S.A. Eguaoje, C. Okoegwale, O. Ijeh, Y. Okpodi

215-223

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Growth response, carcass characteristics and egg laying performance of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed diets containing varying levels of fermented cassava (Manihot esculenta) peel meal

A.A. Malik, A.T. Ijaiya, A. Aremu, M.O. Akinwale

224-231

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Effect of feeding African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) fruit pulp diets on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaner rabbits

A.A. Malik, A.T. Ijaiya, D. Patrick

232-238

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Effect of graded levels of differently processed Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on the performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

A.O. Owosibo, I.A. Okere, G.A. Adedokun

239-246

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Effect of plant spacing and intercropping with two vigna species on growth and yield of forage maize

K.A. Ike, L.C. Nwaigbo, S.N. Ukachukwu, U.H. Ukpabi, C.P. Obasi, P.C. Okiyi, V.U. Odoemelam

247-255

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Effect of stage of harvest on dry matter yield and nutritive value of lablab purpureus, Centrosema pubescens and Mucuna pruriens as fodder in Adamawa State, Nigeria

T.F. Mbahi, S. Maidadi, Z.A. Gworgwor, Y. Danladi

256-264

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Livestock value chain: Prediction of liveweight and cut yield of three indigenous breeds of cattle in Nigeria

O.J. Babayemi, M.O. Ajayi, J.F. Olona, N.F. Anurudu, F.T. Ajayi

265-272

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Chemical composition and nutrient digestibility of three varieties of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum ) by Sokoto Gudali heifers

D.J. Akinjoye, O.A. Olorunnisomo

273-278

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Physical characteristics ofWest African dwarf goat as influenced by post-mortem processing methods

P.I. Okoh

279-288

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Effects of high levels of water soaked sweet orange peel meal on the Performance response and blood profile ofWest African dwarf goats

J. Oloche, J.T. Anum, J. Adanebi

289-297

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Performance ofWest African dwarf goats fed Panicum maximum supplemented with Myrianthus arboreus leaf meal concentrates

A.N. Fajemisin, G.A. Ibhaze, A.A. Adeyeye

298-303

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Nutrient digestibility and blood parameters ofWest African dwarf sheep fed sugarcane top silage

R.M. Akinbode, O.A. Isah, A.O. Oni, K.O. Adebayo, R.Y. Aderinboye, O.O. Adelusi, V.O.A. Ojo

304-315

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Effects of coconut oil on the weight and blood status of grazing cattle fed concentrate as supplementary feed

O.O. Adelusi, A.O. Oni, R.Y. Aderinboye, O.M. Arigbede, C.F.I. Onwuka

316-324

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Nutrient intake and digestibility of West African dwarf lambs fed creep diets formulated from different nitrogen sources

C.A. Ebuzor, F.O. Ahamefule, D.N.` Onunkwo, O.I. Prudent, L.E. Okoye, S.U. Nelson, A.C. Ogbonna, C.C. Ucheji, V.E. Essien, A.B. Ukonu

325-330

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Antibacterial properties of rain tree (Albizia saman) and Mexican sunflower (Tothonia diversifolia) used as fodder in ruminant nutrition

F.T. Ajayi, S.O. Omotoso, O.J. Babayemi

331-341

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Carcass yield, organ response and cost/benefit evaluation of West African dwarf goats fed yellow root Cassava Peel-Centrosema leaf meal based diets

P.C. Jiwuba, E.B. Onwujiariri, O.E. Kadurumba

342-351

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Effects of additives and their levels of inclusion on nutritive value of silage made from elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

M. Baba, A. Nasir, A. Kabiru, M. Erakpotobor, G.A. Umar

352-362

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Influence of creep diet on blood profile ofWest African dwarf lambs raised in humid tropical environment

C.A. Ebuzor, F.O. Ahamefule, O.I. Prudent, L.E. Okoye, A.L. Nzotta, A.B. Ukonu, C.A. Orji, D.N. Onunkwo, M.O. Oden

363-370

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