scholarly journals UTILIZATION OF FERMENTED SORREL (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) SEED MEAL BY WEANER RABBITS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
R. J. Wafar ◽  
M. I. Hannison ◽  
U. Abdullahi ◽  
L. I. Tarimbuka
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

A 56-day study was conducted to determine the biochemical composition of fermented sorrel seed meal (FSSM) and its effect on the growth performance, carcass characteristics and internal organ weights of weaner rabbits. Forty (40) weaner rabbits with an average weight of 556.89 ±0.10g were randomly assigned to five treatment groups of 8 rabbits per treatment replicated four times with 2 rabbits per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD) for eight weeks. Five experimental diets were compounded using FSSM at   0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% inclusion levels.  The levels of inclusion were designated as Diets 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively.  The results of the growth performance were not significant (P>0.05). The result also showed no significant differences (P>0.05) in carcass characteristics and internal organ weights. It was therefore concluded that fermented sorrel seed meal can be included in weaner rabbit diets up to 40% level. Wafar, R. J. | Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria

scholarly journals Growth performance, carcass characteristics and internal organ weights of weaner rabbits fed replacement levels of sun-dried soyabean milk residue

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
U. Abdullahi ◽  
H. B. Yusuf ◽  
R. J. Wafar ◽  
A. Mijinyawa ◽  
A. Abubakar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Poids Corporel ◽  
Bean Meal ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Soya Bean Meal

This study evaluated the growth performance of weaner rabbits fed diets containing sundried soybean milk residue meal (SSMR) at five levels of inclusion. Forty weaner rabbit with an average initial weight of 520±1.04g arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) were used. SSMR was used at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% levels to replace soya bean meal. The result of the growth performance showed progressive increase in parameter evaluated as the level of SSMR increases in the diets. Rabbits fed (100% SSMR) recorded significant higher final body weight 1351.73g which was similar to rabbits fed 25, 50 and 75% SSMR while those on T1 (0% SSMR) had the least value of 1194.50g. However, carcass characteristics and internal organ weights measurements were also not influenced by the treatment diets. It was therefore concluded that 100% SSMR can be used in compounding weaner rabbits without deleterious effect on growth performance, carcass characteristics and internal organ weights.     Cette étude a évalué le rendement de croissance des lapins sevrés nourris selon des régimes contenant des résidus de lait de soja séchés au soleil (RSSS) à cinq niveaux d'inclusion. Quarante lapins sevrés d'un poids initial moyen de 520±1,04 g disposés dans un modèle complètement randomisé (CRD) ont été utilisés. SSMR a été employé aux niveaux de 0, 25, 50, 75 et 100% pour remplacer le repas de haricot de soja. Le résultat de la performance de croissance a montré l'augmentation progressive du paramètre évalué comme le niveau des augmentations de SSMR dans les régimes. Les lapins nourris (100% SSMR) ont enregistré un poids corporel final plus élevé significatif 1351.73g qui était similaire aux lapins nourris 25, 50 et 75% SSMR tandis que ceux sur T1 (0% SSMR) avaient la valeur la moins élevée de 1194.50g. Cependant, les caractéristiques de carcasse et les mesures internes de poids  d'organe n'ont pas non plus été influencées par les régimes de traitement. Il a donc été conclu que 100% SSMR peut être utilisé dans la composition des lapins sevrés sans aucun effet sur la performance de croissance, les caractéristiques de la carcasse et le poids interne des organes.

Growth performance of weaner rabbits on diets containing varying levels of dried okra leaves (Abelmoschus esculentus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
A. A. Imade ◽  
C. F. I. Onwuka ◽  
V. A. Jegede ◽  
O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa ◽  
B. B. Sarumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Alternative Feed ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The need to seek for alternative feed materials with nutritional and medicinal values to support livestock growth necessitated this study. Forty-five unsexed rabbits crosses (Chinchilla × Newzealand white) 5- 6 weeks old with average weight of 720g were used in a 10- week feeding trial to evaluate the performance of growing rabbits fed on varying levels of dried okra leaves. The rabbits were assigned into five treatment groups containing dried okra leaves (DOL) at 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% inclusion levels for dietary treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) respectively. Each treatment consisted of 9 rabbits and replicated thrice with each replicate consisting of 3 rabbits in a completely randomized design. Data collected were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that daily feed intake was significantly (P<0.05) largest in rabbits fed 5.00% inclusion level of dried okra leaves (84.57g) and least in rabbits fed 0.00% level of inclusion of dried okra leaves (72.12g). Feed efficiency (FE) was poorest (P<0.05) in rabbits fed 10.00% DOL (0.15%) and best (0.20%) in rabbits fed 2.50% dried okra leaves. It was concluded that okra leaves can be included in diets for growing rabbits and 2.50% level of dried okra leaves inclusion is recommended for adoption by farmers to maximize profit.

Blood profile and organ weights of broilers fed variously processed seed meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-247
Author(s):  
U. E. Ewa ◽  
A. H. Akinmutimi ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
K. U. Amaefula
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Haemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration

Blood profile and organ weights of broilers fed variously processed Mucuna seed meal were investigated.A total of 120 day old broiler chickens were used. There were 4 treatments each replicated into 3 with 10 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design(CRD). Four treatment diets were formulated.Diet1served as control containing raw Mucuna, whilediets 2, 3, and 4 had boiled Mucuna, Mucuna boiled with ankanwu and boiled Mucuna mix with enzyme, respectively added to them. The birds were allowed 7 days to get stabilized before being randomly assigned to the experimental diets that lasted for 49 days. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in the organ weights except for intestine, spleen and lungs. The value of the intestine ranged from 4.30% (D4) to 5.20% (D2). D4 was significantly ((P<0.05) lower than D2 butcompared favourably with D1 (4.51)and D3 (4.62). Significant ((P<0.05) differences existed only in haemoglobin and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC). The MCHC values ranged from 30.67 in D4 to 34.69% in D2. The value for D4 was significantly (P<0.05) lower than those of D1, D2, and D3 which was not significantly (P>0.05) different. The Hb and MCHC were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the processing of MSS. Total protein, albumin, urea, creatinine, globulin and alkaline phosphatase were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the processing method employed in conclusion it is observed that 5% inclusion of Mucuna either raw or processed to broiler chicken diets does, does not have any deleterious effect on them health wise since blood and organs characteristics are used to measure the health status of animal.  

Effect of yeast based mannan oligosaccharide (Actigen™) supplementation on growth, carcass characteristics and physiological response in broiler chickens

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Waqas ◽  
S. Mehmood ◽  
A. Mahmud ◽  
Saima . ◽  
J. Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibody Response ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Mannan Oligosaccharide ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Blood Biochemical ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The effect of a prebiotic mannan oligosaccharides (Actigen™) supplementation for 35 days was analyzed on growth, carcass traits and blood physiology of broilers. A total of 360-day-old broilers distributed under completely randomized design into four treatment groups with 24 replicates of 15 birds each was fed with Actigen™ supplemented diets @ 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 g/Kg and a control diet. Data for growth performance were collected weekly while slaughtering data at 35th day. Results showed that the birds fed with Actigen™ added diet @ 0.6 g/Kg exhibited improved livability% (98.88±1.11), feed intake (3391.68±38.70 g), body weight (2157.66±31.52 g), weight gain (2111.49±30.89 g), FCR (1.57±0.03), dressing% (72.28±0.40), breast yield% (29.58±0.05), thigh yield% (31.61±0.30) and blood biochemical parameters. Superior (P£0.05) antibody response against ND and IB were recorded in birds exposed to Actigen™ supplemented diet @ 0.6 g/Kg. It was concluded that Actigen™ supplementation @ 0.6 g/Kg corroborated to improve growth, carcass traits, blood biochemistry and antibody response in broilers.

Growth performance and feeding cost of weaned rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed graded levels of oven dried poultry droppings based diet

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
H. Ibrahim ◽  
O. O. Egbewande ◽  
A. B. Musa ◽  
G. I. Lapai ◽  
I. B. Jatau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Poultry Droppings ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
The Cost

Thirty six weaned mixed breed rabbits aged between 5 -6 weeks were used to investigate the growth performance and feeding cost of rabbits fed graded levels of oven dried poultry droppings. The rabbits were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments with three replicates and three rabbits per replicate in the ratio of 2:1 (2 females and I male) in a completely randomized design. poultry droppings were oven dried at 100 c, 80 c, 60 c, 40 c and incorporated at 0, 20, 40 and 60% levels of inclusion to replace ground nut in the compounded feed or experimental diets and designated as T1,T2 ,T3 and T4 respectively excluding treatment one (T1) . Data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA. Growth performance performance of rabbits showed no significant (P>0.05) differences across the treatment groups. However highest average feed intake was recorded in T3 (40 %) inclusion level 473.60 g and the lowest in T3 (40 %) of 458.80 g. The result of cost of feeding revealed that as the inclusion level of oven dried poultry increased the cost of feeding rabbits reduces The trial revealed that oven dried poultry dropping can be used at 40 %level of inclusion in the rabbit dietwithout posing any threat to the animal.

scholarly journals Effects of different processing methods of Napoleona imperialis (Napoleons Hat) on haematology and serum biochemistry of finisher broiler

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
S. M. O. C. Urom ◽  
U. H. Ukpabi ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
E. B. Abu ◽  
J. O. Nweke
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Aspartate Transaminase ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Alkaline Phosphate ◽  
Broiler Feed

Four weeks feeding trial involving 120 (one hundred and twenty) Fedan finisher broilers was carried out in a completely randomized design. The birds were divided into five treatment groups of 24 birds per treatment, represented as T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 respectively, and replicated into 3 of 8 birds per replicate. Water and feed were given ad-libitum.T1 had no Napoleon's hat seed meal and served as the control,T2 had raw NISM ,T3 had 30 minutes boiled NISM,T4 had 60 minutes NISM, while T5 had 90 minutes boiled NISM. The result of the study showed significant differences (p<0.05) in all the parameters measured except Basophil, Monocytes and white blood cell. There were also significant differences among the biochemical parameters beside cholesterol, albumin, alkaline phosphate (ALP) and aspartate T5 10.05, while Aspartate transaminase (AST). Packed cell volume PCV (%) recorded the highest value of 34.35% in Treatment 5 T5) (34.35%), (90 minutes, while the lowest value (33.30) was recorded in T3 33.30, (30 minutes of boiling) Treatment 4 (T4) recorded the highest value of 10.80 g/dL in Hb, while the lowest value was recorded T5 (10.05), while for WBC, the highest value of 248.67 x103/µl was recorded in T3 WBC and lowest value of 244.07 was recorded in T4(60minutes). Urea level reduced with increase in heat treatment, from 4.00 in T4 to 6.70mg/dL in T3, creatinine (mg/dL) and total protein followed the same trend as WBC, from 114.70 in T5 to 145.20 in T4 and 0.20 in T5 to 0.30 in T3, respectively. The result suggests that 10% inclusion of Napoleona imperialis seed meal could be used in broiler feed successful without deleterious.  

scholarly journals Effects of cassava and yam peel meals on carcass traits and economics of production of finishing broilers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O. Okechukwu ◽  
Peter-Damian Chukwunomso Jiwuba
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

A four week study was conducted using 180 four weeks-old Abor acre broilers to determine the carcass traits and economics of production of finishing broilers fed cassava and yam peel meals as partial replacement for maize. They were randomly assigned to three treatment groups of 60 birds each. Each treatment group was replicated three times with twenty birds constituting a replicate. The three treatment groups were fed the three experimental diets in a completely randomized design (CRD) for 28 days. Feed and water were provided ad libitum for the period. Proximate composition results revealed that cassava and yam peel meals are rich in energy and minerals. Birds on diets T1 and T3 had similar (p > 0.05) final live and de-feathered weights, which were higher (p<0.05) than those on diet T2. Birds on diet T2 and T3 had the lower (p < 0.05) carcass weight than the birds on diet T1. There were no significant (p > 0.05) differences in the cut parts and organ weights, but there were significant differences in the dressing percentage of the birds across the treatments.  Revenue generated per bird was influenced (p < 0.05) with T3 birds having better income. It was concluded that sun-dried yam peel meal can replace 20 percent maize in the finishing broiler diet without adverse effects on performance and at reduced cost of productionKeywords: poultry, agro waste, unconventional feedstuffs, production traits, roots and tubers

Performance, Carcass and Relative Organ Weights of Young Boars Fed Graded Dietary Levels of Raw Icacinia manni (Earth Ball)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.S Ekpo ◽  
I.M Sam ◽  
U.M Okon
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Large White ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dressing Percentage ◽  
Young Boars ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A study conducted for a period of fifty (50) days to determine the growth performance, carcass and organ weight of growing boars fed graded dietary levels of raw Icacinia manni tuber meal. Four experimental diets were formulated with Icacinia manni (Earth ball) replacing maize at 0, 5, 10 and 15% levels designated as T1(control), T2, T3 and T4, respectively. Forty-eight (48) young boars (Landrace x Large white) each weighed 7.72+ 0.35kg were assigned to the four dietary treatments and replicated three times of four boars each in a completely randomized design. Carcass traits and relative organs weights were evaluated. These traits were; dressed weight, dressing percentage, head, shank, trotter, belly, thick rib chop, rib chop, loin, chump chop, leg fillet end, Leg shank end, liver, lungs, kidney spleen and heart. The results indicated that apart from T4, diets T1, T2 and T3 did not differ significantly (P>0.05) in terms of feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio. This implies that Icacinia manni did not affect growth performance except at 15% level of inclusion Similarly, Pigs fed diets T2 and T3 showed significant (P<0.05) increase in dressed weight, dressing percentage as well as certain primal cuts such as breast, rib chop, loin and chump chop. However, relative organs weight did not differ (P>0.05) across dietary treatments except the lungs in T4 (15%) signifying the non-deleterious effect of raw icacinia manni, at 10%. To attain optimum performance and carcass characteristics in young boars therefore, inclusion of raw Icacinia manni in young boars’ diet at 10 percent is recommended.

Performance of broiler Japanese quail supplemented with single-strain and multi-strain bacteria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Azhar ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
S. Mehmood ◽  
S. Naveed ◽  
S. Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Protein Digestibility ◽  
Single Strain ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Japanese Quails ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Effect Of Feeding

The growth performance of six-hundred (600) growing Japanese quails,distributed according to completely randomized design into 3 treatment groups(5 replicates/ treatment of 40 birds each) was recorded to evaluate the effect of feeding single and multi-strain bacteria. The experiment lasted for 4 weeks. Significant(P£0.05) results were observed regarding weight gain, folds of weight gain and FCR in the group fed multi-strain bacteria. Improved(P£0.05)total tract protein digestibility was detected in birds fed the diet containing multi-strain bacteria. Higher blood glucose level (P£0.05)was noticed in the group fed with single-strain bacteria.Blood cholesterol level inbirds fedsingle and multi-strain bacteria was found higher (P£0.05). Enhanced(P£0.05)carcass characteristics and dressing percentage were recorded in birds fed with single strain bacteria.Superior (P£0.05) weights of bursa and spleen wererecordedin the group fed with single-strain bacteria.

scholarly journals Carcass traits and internal organs of broiler chickens as influenced by coffee weed (Senna occidentalis) leaf ethanolic extract

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. O. Omoikhoje ◽  
M. O. Okooza ◽  
R. O. Okeje ◽  
F. E. Peter-Paul
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Carcass Quality ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Carcass traits and internal organs of one hundred and twenty, one day-old broiler chicksmaintained on different dosages of coffee weed leaf ethanolic extract for eight weeks werestudied. Five dosages (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100mL) of coffee weed leaf ethanolic extract(CWLEE) per litre of drinking water (T1 T2 , T3 , T4 and T5 ) were used. The birds were allocated \to the various treatment groups in a completely randomized design (CRD) with each treatment replicated three times (8 birds per replicate). Data on carcass traits revealed that live weight (2.50kg/bird), defeathered (2.30kg/bird) and eviscerated (2.00kg/bird) weights as well as dressing percentage (81.69%) were significantly (P<0.5) higher among birds on 50mL of CWLEE compared to those on other treatment groups. Similarly, the relative weights of drumstick (16.60%) and thigh (22.28%) were also significantly (P<0.05) better in broiler chickens administered 50mL CWLEE. Relative organ weights of broiler showed that weight of heart, lungs, gizzard, bursa, spleen and kidney were significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by the treatments. It is therefore inferred that birds administered 50mL CWLEE gave better carcass quality and functioning of the vital organs and therefore can be recommended for broiler chickens.

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