ECONOMICS OF POULTRY PRODUCTION IN BAUCHI STATE: A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
R. M. SANI ◽  
I. TAHIR ◽  
S. KUSHWAHA
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Cost

  The study was undertaken to examine the economics of poultry production in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Cost, returns and constraints associated with poultry production under an intensive system of management were examined. Four forms were randomly selected for the study. The major tools used for data analysis include simple descriptive statistics (mean, range and percentages) t-test, chi-square test and farm budget technique. Results of the cost and returns analysis showed that net profit per bird per production cycle in the layer's enterprise ranged from N160 - N165 and N251 - N252 in 1992/93 and 1993/94 respectively. The net profit per bird for production cycles in broiler enterprise ranged from N130 - N146 and N173.20 - N178.80 in 1993 and 1994 respectively. There was a significant difference (P<0.05) between the net profit per bird of layers and that o, broilers, showing that layer's enterprise was more profitable than broilers enterprise. The major constraints Associated with poultry enterprise include high cost of feed and prevalent diseases. Returns from investment (Kekocha, 1994). Poultry can be established with a minimum cost, and as a side project.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Profitability and Viability of Catfish Marketing in Onitsha North and South Local Government area of Anambra State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel O. Igwe ◽  
Terhemba E. Chancha ◽  
Blessing G. Umbugadu ◽  
Beatrice G. Dauda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Marketing Data ◽  
The Cost ◽  
North And South

The study was carried out in Onitsha north and Onitsha south local government area of Anambra State Nigeria. The main objective of the study was to assess the profitability and viability of catfish marketing. Data were collected with structured questionnaires administered to 65 randomly selected catfish marketers.  Mean, frequency, percentages, gross margin, Net profit, Gross margin ratio, Operating ratio and Return on investment were all employed to analyze the objectives. The result revealed that transportation cost is the most militating factor against catfish marketing in Onitsha north and Onitsha south local government area of Anambra State Nigeria. The study also revealed that, catfish marketing in the study area was profitable and viable with return on Investment (ROI) of 22.17% and a Gross Margin ratio of 18.14%. The study therefore, recommends that government should provide storage facility and rehabilitate our roads to reduce the cost of transportation in marketing.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pulmonary Mucormycosis among Poultry Farmers in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Dayok O
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Pulmonary Mucormycosis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Poultry Farming

This research titled Incidence of Pulmonary Mucormycosis among Poultry Farmers in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State was aimed at determining the number of Poultry Farmers who are infected with pulmonary mucormycosis. Sputum from 100 Poultr y Farmers was investigated by cultivation on Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar containing antibiotics and examined for fungi. Fungal identification was carried out by direct microscopy and colony morphology using the Papanicolau stain, standard mycological stains and reagents. Consent was obtained from the participants and questionnaires were used to obtain their Bio - data. Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version - 25 software was used for Chi - Square and t - test analyses of the research findings. A total of 6 (6.0%) persons were infected with Mucor, other fungi were isolated in 14 (28%) of the farmers. Abnormal squamous epithelial cells were seen in 24 (48%) and inflammatory cells in 11 (22%) of farmers. Mucor was not isolated from the sputum of Pers ons with mean duration in years of poultry farming activities of 2.5 years and 6.5 years while those with 18.5 and 22.5 years had 2 (%) rate of infection each. Infection with mucor in relation to years of poultry farming was statistically significant,  2 (5) = 16.31, p ≤ 0.05. There was however no significant difference in abnormal substances found in the sputum of males (M = 4.61, SD = 2.05) and the sputum obtained from females (M = 4.33, SD = 1.83); t (109) = 0.742, p = 0.460. There is need for farmers t o regularly use face mask to avoid inhalation of dust. Environmental sanitation should be regularly carried out so as to reduce wastes which serve as breeding ground for fungi. There is also the need for Farmers to also engage in routine medical checkups.

scholarly journals Assessment of rural dwellers' involvement in livestock farming as a means of livelihood in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
B. A. Oyelami ◽  
O. Eniola ◽  
B. Osikabor ◽  
O. O. Abegunrin ◽  
O. G. Ogunwale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Rural Dwellers ◽  
The Relationship

The study was designed to investigate the involvement of the rural dwellers in livestock farming as a means of livelihood in Afijio Local Government area of Oyo State. Data were collected with the aid of well constructed questionnaire distributed to respondents selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis; Chi-square was used to determine the relationship between socio-economic factors and their level of involvement in livestock farming as a means of livelihood. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to examine the relationship between constraints and benefits of livestock farming to the livelihood of the respondents. The result of the study shows that majority of the respondents (59.8%) were male, Married (63.2%) with minimal of primary school education (35.9%). The analysis of the data reveals that most of the respondents in the study area are involved in livestock farming (60.7%) and mixed farming (85.5%) in most of the time. On the types of livestock, majority of them are into goat and poultry production. This study concludes that most of the respondents in the study area are already into livestock farming but at backyard small holder levels. It is therefore recommended that the rural dwellers should improved in their level of involvement in livestock farming through education and provision of necessary input by the concerned stakeholders.

scholarly journals Analysis of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Utilization of Healthcare Facilities in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Omotayo Ben Olugbamila ◽  
Samson Ajibola Adeyinka
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Sectoral Development ◽  
Utilization Of Healthcare

This paper examines the socio-economic characteristics of residents and their utilization of available healthcare facilities in Owo local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The data utilized in the paper draws on systematic sampling of 368 health consumers in the study area. Findings revealed that socio-economic characteristics play a significant role in determining the frequency of visits to healthcare facilities, this is substantiated with the chi-square test result that revealed a significant relationship between marital status and frequency of visits to healthcare facilities with χ² = 29.175 and significant at p = 0.004 level, as well as income of households and the frequency of visits to healthcare facilities with χ² = 20.961 and significant at p = 0.007 levels. The paper therefore concluded that efforts should be put in place to improve the socio-economic status of individuals through multi-sectoral development activities such as micro-credit facilities and provision of employment opportunities which is believed will invariably improve their access and utilization of healthcare facilities.

scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS SUBJECTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKORODU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-328
Author(s):  
Fasae, Felicia Bosede Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated social media and the learning of business subjects in some selected secondary schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research design for the study was survey of the descriptive type. Five schools were randomly selected from which 100 students were further randomly selected, forming the sample for the study. A self-structured close ended questionnaire containing the bio-data of the respondents and 10 items eliciting responses on the topic was used. The instrument was validated by experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.87. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and percentage to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) and t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed a significant influence of social networking on students’ learning of Business studies and a significant difference in the mean responses of male and female students on the influence of social media. It was concluded that social media has highly contributed towards effective learning of business subjects in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Also, gender influences the use of social media. It was recommended among others that there should be adequate provision of social media facilities by the government for all senior schools to cater for the need of the students and enhance effective teaching; students should be allowed to have access to available social media in the schools such as computers and internet so that they will be familiar with the usage in the school system. KEYWORDS: Social Media, Business Studies, Gender, Learning, Senior Secondary School.

scholarly journals A Survey of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Secondary School Students in Jalingo Town, Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zakki Yula Hosea ◽  
Liamngee Kator ◽  
Jacob John Geraji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Urinary Schistosomiasis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Control Programmes

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of urinary Schistosomiasis among secondary school students in Jalingo town, Jalingo local government area, Nigeria. Ordinary centrifugal sedimentation technique was used and the deposits were examined microscopically. Data collected were analyzed using chi square. Out of the 200 samples examined, 37 (18.5%) had infection, with no significant difference (p>0.05) in infection rates between males (21.1%) and females (15.1%). Among the two schools sampled School A had the highest prevalence (22.0%) followed by School B (15.0%) with no significant difference (p>0.05). Children aged 9-12 years (60.0%) were more infected than those aged 19-21 (13.0%) (p<0.05).There was a close relationship between haematuria and positive urine samples as 72.7% of the students tested positive excreted blood in their urine (p<0.05). Major risk factors were poor hygiene, ignorance and poverty. The results of this study show that secondary school students harbor infection and are a source of transmission of Schistosomiasis in the study area. Planning and provision of drugs for treatment should be considered in disease prevention and control programmes. Community participatory health education should be encouraged as the first step in reducing infection and transmission of the disease.

scholarly journals Perception of rural communities in Akoko North West local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria, towards the Ikaram Millennium Village Project

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olayinka Ilesanmi ◽  
Adesola Kareem
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Community Ownership ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Ondo State

The Millennium Village Project (MVP) is designed to harness the progress of the time-bound Millennium Development Goals. This study aimed to assess the perception of the Ikaram Millennium Village Project by the residents of Akoko North West local government area of Ondo State. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 496 residents of five of the seven communities that make up the Ikaram MVP was done. The perception of the respondents were rated poor or good by scoring their responses to 8 validated questions. Chi square test was used to assess significant association. The mean age of the respondents were 42.20±17.1 years. Half were female (50.4%), 311 (62.7%) were married. The majority of the respondents (82.1%) reported a poor perception of the MVP. Among the Yorubas only 79 (17.1%) had good perception compared to 7 (46.7%) from other ethnic groups (p=0.003). Contributory factors to poor perception about the Ikaram MVP were the far location of the health facility from the community, lack of communication and community ownership of the project. For community orientated health projects to be successful community participation is important.

scholarly journals Lymphatic Filariasis in Communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Neglected Diseases ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Lymphatic filariasis is one of the most important parasitic and neglected diseases in the tropics, that inflicts and underdevelopment especially in sub Saharan Africa. This study was carried out to determine the status of lymphatic filariasis in six rural communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area where no epidemiological data exist. Rapid Assessment Method for clinical signs and Standard Parasitological Techniques were used for diagnosis. A total of 464 night blood samples were collected using finger-prick method. Out of the number, 136 (29.31%) were infected with Wuchereria bancrofti. Infection rates among the six communities differed significantly (ANOVA, P<0.05). Chi-square analysis (chi-square, P>0.05) revealed the following: No significant difference in infection between the sexes; significant differences in infection among the different age groups and occupational groups. Pearson correlation analysis showed close association between the presence of W. bancrofti and Itching (r=0.76, P<0.05), ADL (r=0.80, P<0.05), Hydrocoel (r=0.93), Dermititis (r=0.87) and Hernia (r=0.87). However, a weak relationship was observed between the presence of microfilaraemia and elephantiasis of limb (r=0.44, P>0.05) and lymphoedermia of breast (r=0.30, P>0.05). A mean microfilarial density of 2.31mf/60µl was obtained. This finding revealed a very high prevalence of bancroftian filariasis and demands urgent attention on the control of the infection.

The Influence of Age and Gender on Mandibular Indices among the Libyan Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Libyan Population

Radiographic Mandibular Indices serve as easy and relatively cheap tools for evaluating bone mineralization. Objectives: To examine the effect of age and gender on three mandibular indices: the panoramic mandibular index (PMI), the mandibular ratio (MR) and the mandibular cortical index (MCI), among Libyan population. Methods: The three indices were measured on 317 digital (OPGs) of adult humans (155 males, 162 females). The sample was divided into six age groups (from 18-25 years through 56-65 years). The measurements were analyzed for interactions with age and sex, using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) software version no. 22. The tests employed were two way ANOVA, the unpaired T-test and chi-square test. Results: The mean PMI fluctuated between 0.37 s.d. 0.012 and 0.38 s.d. 0.012. among the sixth age groups. One-way ANOVA statistical test revealed no significant of age on PMI. On the other hand gender variation has effect on PMI, since independent sample t-test disclosed that the difference between the male and female PMI means statistically significant. ANOVA test showed that the means of MR among age groups showed a negative correlation i.e. MR mean declined from 3.01 in 18-25 age groups to 2.7 in 55-65 age groups. In contrary, the gender showed no effect on MR according two sample t-test at p> 0.05. In regards with MCI, statistical analysis showed that it affected by age that is C1 was decreasing by age while C2 and C3 were increased by age. Using chi square test the result indicated that there is a significant difference among the different age group and the two genders in MCI readings. Conclusion: PMI was influenced significantly by age but minimally by the gender. MR is not affected by gender but has a negative correlation with age. MCI is affected by both age and gender

Union Formation and Onset of Sex among Young Girls in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gambo LAAH
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
State Level ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Women’S Sexual Health

Analysis of marriage intentions and sexual experiences of young women are necessary in drawing up state-level and countrywide policies that address young women’s sexual health needs. This paper draws on results of a study utilizing structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to examine marriage and sexual debut among young girls in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A total of 862 questionnaires were administered among young women within the age of 11 and 25 years. The information from the questionnaire was analysed using the Chi-square (X2) test to assess bivariate association between ever had sex and age at first sex and some socio-demographic characteristics of young girls. The study hypothesised that ever had sex, age at first sexual encounter and age at marriage do not differ by some sociodemographic characteristics of women. The results of the analysis revealed that the majority (70%) of the respondents have ever had sex and that 9.6% have ever married. The X2 test revealed that there are significant relationships between ever had sex and age of respondents (X2, df=4, p=0.001)), marital status (X2, df=4, p=0.001) and level of education (X2, df=6, p=0.001). There was, however, no statistical differences between ever had sex and religion and residence. The paper recommended a multifaceted programme to address the needs of young girls in Kachia LGA.

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