» ABSTRACTThis experiment was carried out using a total of 16 tortoises (Kinixys erosa) weighing between 172.5g and 180g to determine their performance indices and water consumption of tortoise fed unripe boiled plantain mixed with palm oil under different watering regime in captivity. The tortoises w…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThis experiment was conducted to study the dynamics of ions in the haemolymph of Giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata) during fasting. Fourty Archachatina marginata were purchased and using a completely randomized design (CRD) they were arranged into four different treatments. H…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to systematically evaluate and compare the effect of selected spices on methanogenesis using in vitro cultures. Some of the spices selected are Allium cepa, piper nigrum. Aframonum melegueta, Dennttia tripetala,, syzygium aromaticum, Gongronema latifolium amon…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTData on 100 litters from different parities were used to study the effect of parity on litter size at birth and at weaning in rabbits. The data were subjected to statistical analysis and the significant mean differences separated using student Newman Keul’s test. Traits considered were…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe microbiological status of raw and smoked porcupine meat sold in Benin City were investigated. The samples (raw and smoked porcupine meat) were sourced from three different locations (Egor, Ovia North east and Oredo L.G.As) in Edo State. Bacteria growth was determined using nutrient agar,…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTThe study was carried out to evaluate the effect of quantitative feed restriction with or without enzyme supplementation on the bilateral body measurements, organ weights and serum biochemistry of broiler chickens. A total number of 100 healthy mashall breed of day old chickens were used for…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACTA total of 35 faecal samples of goats which comprised of twenty one (21) matured female goat, two (2) matured male goat, five (5) female growers, five (5) male growers and two (2) castrated goat were collected from the University of Benin farm project . The faecal samples collected were anal…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Recently, the nutritional status of the populace in most developing countries is predominantly marked by inadequate protein intake both in quantity and quality (Taiwo et al., 2005). Efforts are being directed towards exploring all reasonable options to meet the recommended level at a reduc…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of using two different enzyme substrates on the performance of broilers fed peeled cassava root meal (PCRM), in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement in a completely randomised design experiment. One hundred and eighty nine broiler chicks aged …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Twenty four weaner pigs were used in a study to evaluate the response of weaner and grower pigs to diets containing graded levels of toasted soybean hull (SBH).In experiment 1(growing phase), twenty four male hybrid (large white x landrace) weaner pigs, about 6 weeks old, weighing 5.92 6.85…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Energy and climate are highly associated with the built environment. Built environment is not only comprised of building collections, but also the physical results of various economic, social and environmental processes (Santamouris & Asimakopoulos, 2001). Urban micro climate change effects…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Data on 102 progeny of New Zealand White (NZ), Chinchilla (CH) and Dutch (DU) breeds of rabbits and their crossbreds obtained from birth to 14 weeks were used for this study. Genotype and feeding regime were the factors of interest. The genotypes were New Zealand White x New Zealand White (…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT A study was conducted in a Northern Guinea Savannah region to evaluate the growth, reproductive and blood biochemistry parameters of parents and their offspring in Japanese quail. A total of two hundred and twenty Day old chicks (DOC) were used in the base generation and six hundred and thi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study determined the availability, access and utilization of information communication technologies among staff of women in agriculture sub programme of agricultural development programmes in north central zone of Nigeria. Four states were randomly selected which include Benue, Kogi and…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Four (4) sites or area were sampled, using the”simple random sampling technique” to make up the study group namely; Malali, Ungwan Rimi, Stadium round about, Kawo for soil or root not nematodes from tomatoes plant. Ten (10) plants uprooted randomly at each site(s) visited making a to…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Insect pests are those insect species that are injurious or a nuisance. They cause injury or damage to crops in the field and grains in storage. Man and his domesticated animals are also attacked by insect pests. Arthropod predators belong to the phylum Arthropoda and are most times benefic…Continue Reading »
» Nematodes are tiny, thread like worms measuring 0.0 15 inch to 0.187 inch in length. They are either free living parasitic or saprophytic, identified on the basis of shapes, size and special structures. The females become swollen and flask shaped as a result of accumulation of eggs with the anus …Continue Reading »
» INSECT PESTS The concise oxford dictionary of the English language define pest as a troublesome or destructive person, or things. Williams [1947]state that an insect pest is any pest in the wrong place. The classification of an insect as a pest is a subjective one based on its potential damage t…Continue Reading »
» Nematodes are tiny, thread like worms measuring 0.0 15 inch to 0.187 inch in length. They are either free living parasitic or saprophytic, identified on the basis of shapes, size and special structures. The females become swollen and flask shaped as a result of accumulation of eggs with the anus …Continue Reading »
» ABTRACT THE ROLE OF SEX HORMONES During childhood, the capacity of sexual response and the experience of sexual pleasure as well as the potential for orgasm exists at least in a proportion of children whether this apparently variable potential among children reflects different lea…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture in Nigeria has remained the largest sector contributing nearly 39% to the gross domestic product for the past two decades and employing nearly 60% of its workforce. Over 80% of the country’s population in the rural areas is directl…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The prevalence nature of micro organisms caused the human body to develop a natural defense system against the adverse effects of these organisms (Pick et al, 2008). A complex network of specialized cells, glands, organs, specialized proteins and molecular messen…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Agriculture in Nigeria has remained the largest sector contributing nearly 39% to the gross domestic product for the past two decades and employing nearly 60% of its workforce. Over 80% of the country’s population in the rural areas i…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ON INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture in Nigeria has remained the largest sector contributing nearly 39% to the gross domestic product for the past two decades and employing nearly 60% of its workforce. Over 80% of the country’s population in the rural areas is directly…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Poultry farming involves, domesticating birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. They are raised primarily for meat production. Chickens raised for eggs are referred to as laying hens while chicken raised for meat are referred to …Continue Reading »
