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View article: Species Variation and Collection Time on the Nutrients and Microbial Loads of Some Frozen Marine Fishes Sold in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria
Species Variation and Collection Time on the Nutrients and Microbial Loads of Some Frozen Marine Fishes Sold in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria Open
The study evaluated the influence of collection time and species type on the nutritional compositions and microbial loads of some frozen marine fish species sold in the Dambatta local government area of Kano State. Three fish species; Atla…
View article: SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND FISHING METHODS USED BY ARTISANAL FISHERFOLKS IN KATSINA STATE, NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND FISHING METHODS USED BY ARTISANAL FISHERFOLKS IN KATSINA STATE, NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA Open
Socio-economic status has a huge impact on fishing methods as it influences participation, fishing practices, gears and methods used. It is necessary to understand the socio-economic status and fishing methods used by the artisanal fisherf…
View article: Influence of Brooders’ Age on the Reproductive Performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Reared in Tank System
Influence of Brooders’ Age on the Reproductive Performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Reared in Tank System Open
This study investigated the influence of brooder’s age on the reproductive performance of African catfish. The brooders were obtained and bred in an indoor hatchery using standard hypophysation protocol with ovaprim hormone. The fish seed …
View article: Organochlorine pesticide residues in water and Silver Catfish (Bagrus bajad Fabricius, 1775) from a tropical man-made lake, Northwestern, Nigeria
Organochlorine pesticide residues in water and Silver Catfish (Bagrus bajad Fabricius, 1775) from a tropical man-made lake, Northwestern, Nigeria Open
Organochloride pesticides remain widely used in Africa, despite their potential public health issues. This study assessed the organochloride pesticides (OCPs) residues in water and silver catfish from Ajiwa Reservoir. The concentrations of…
View article: Immuno‐Haematological and Growth Responses of Nile Tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) Exposed to Agricultural Effluents During Dry Season in Benin's Cotton Basin
Immuno‐Haematological and Growth Responses of Nile Tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) Exposed to Agricultural Effluents During Dry Season in Benin's Cotton Basin Open
Pesticide residues pose a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems, fauna and human health. Yet, the physiological impact on aquatic organisms, especially fish exposed to pesticide residues in the dry season, remains unexplored, and even dat…
View article: Predictors of gestational weight gain and its association with post-natal growth of children under two years
Predictors of gestational weight gain and its association with post-natal growth of children under two years Open
Background Although majority of previous studies have investigated the relationship between gestational weight gain (GWG) and pregnancy outcomes, there is a paucity of information on how GWG relates with post-natal growth outcomes. This st…
View article: PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS OF PHENOTYPIC TRAITS TO EVALUATE GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG THREE INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN GOAT BREEDS
PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS OF PHENOTYPIC TRAITS TO EVALUATE GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG THREE INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN GOAT BREEDS Open
This study investigated the genetic diversity of three indigenous goat breeds in Nigeria West African Dwarf (WAD), Red Sokoto, and Sahel goats using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) based on phenotypic traits to identify those with the h…
View article: Assessment of abattoir waste management in Hadejia Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Assessment of abattoir waste management in Hadejia Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria Open
Nigeria, as a developing nation, has been characterised by inadequate waste disposal, treatment, and management technologies, leading to pollution. The high production of meat and meat products for human consumption has led to high waste g…
View article: INFLUENCE OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE PHYTOCHEMICAL, MINERAL AND FIBRE FRACTION OF JUJUBE FRUIT MEAL AS A POTENTIAL FISH FEED INGREDIENT
INFLUENCE OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE PHYTOCHEMICAL, MINERAL AND FIBRE FRACTION OF JUJUBE FRUIT MEAL AS A POTENTIAL FISH FEED INGREDIENT Open
Most of the ingredients used in fish feed preparation are extremely competitive since they are eaten by man and utilized in agro allied industry, hence costly. Consequently, effort concerning using plant materials that are not used by man …
View article: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WATER QUALITY AND FISH PARASITES AMONG RESIDENCE COMMUNITIES OF WARWADE RESERVOIR DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES RELATED TO WATER QUALITY AND FISH PARASITES AMONG RESIDENCE COMMUNITIES OF WARWADE RESERVOIR DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA Open
Indigenous knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about fish parasitic and water quality parameters are poorly understood, such information is essential for preventive and sustainable management of water bodies. A community based cross-…
View article: INFLUENCE OF COLLECTION TIME ON NUTRIENTS AND MICROBIAL LOADS OF SOME FROZEN MARINE FISH SPECIES SOLD IN BICHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA
INFLUENCE OF COLLECTION TIME ON NUTRIENTS AND MICROBIAL LOADS OF SOME FROZEN MARINE FISH SPECIES SOLD IN BICHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA Open
This study was carried to evaluate the influence of collection time on nutritional compositions and microbial loads of some frozen marine fish species; Clupea harengus, Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus sold in Bichi local governmen…
View article: DGAT1 Gene Expression and its Association with Milk Compositions in Breeds of Cattle under Extensive Management System
DGAT1 Gene Expression and its Association with Milk Compositions in Breeds of Cattle under Extensive Management System Open
This study investigated the expression of the Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) gene and its association with milk composition traits among three cattle breeds Red Bororo, White Fulani, and Sokoto Gudali reared under an extensive …
View article: ANTIBIOTICS USE AND AWARENESS OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG FISH FARMERS IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA
ANTIBIOTICS USE AND AWARENESS OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG FISH FARMERS IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA Open
Background. Disease outbreaks are considered to be a significant drawback in aquaculture development globally which leads aquaculturists to indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Objective. To assess the status of antibiotics use, farmers’ kno…
View article: Effects of different anticoagulants on the haematology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Effects of different anticoagulants on the haematology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Open
Blood preservatives (anticoagulants) prevent blood from clotting while ensuring that the concentration of the component to be analysed stays constant prior to the analytical procedures. The study was aimed to evaluate the effects of differ…
View article: Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among rural residents bordering Mairua Reservoir and its implications on fish parasites and water quality in Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among rural residents bordering Mairua Reservoir and its implications on fish parasites and water quality in Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria Open
This study investigated the knowledge attitude and practices, KAPs among rural residents bordering Mairua reservoir and its implications on fish parasites and water quality. Cross sectional questionnaire studies were carried out among 120 …
View article: Water quality parameters and length-weight relationship of <i>Bagrus bajad</i> (Fabricius, 1775) in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State
Water quality parameters and length-weight relationship of <i>Bagrus bajad</i> (Fabricius, 1775) in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State Open
Continuous assessment of natural water bodies is essential to ascertain the pollution and health status. This study was conducted between February and September 2022 to evaluate the physicochemical parameters and the length-weight relation…
View article: Critical appraisal of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Africa using scoping and systematic review methods
Critical appraisal of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Africa using scoping and systematic review methods Open
Africa remains a battlefield for the emergence and re-emergence of deadly aetiologies including the Lassa fever virus from 1969, Monkey pox (mpox) virus from 1970, and Ebola virus from 1976 till date, among others. With the recent index ca…
View article: Effects of processed duckweed (Lemna paucicostata) meals as protein sources in Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) diets
Effects of processed duckweed (Lemna paucicostata) meals as protein sources in Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) diets Open
Effects of processed duckweed meals as a replacement for toasted soybean meal in the diets of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings were evaluated. Sun-dried and blanched duckweed meals were used to replaced toasted soybean meal in at 25, 50, …
View article: Lethal Toxicity of Aqueous Extract of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) (Burchell, 1822) Juveniles
Lethal Toxicity of Aqueous Extract of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) (Burchell, 1822) Juveniles Open
The experiment was performed to check the lethal toxicity of aqueous extract of Calotropis procera on Clarias gariepinus juveniles. A range finding test was done and the concentrations for the definitive tests were determined. A total of 1…
View article: STATUS OF FISH FARMING IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA: THE CURRENT PRACTICES, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRAINTS TO ITS DEVELOPMENT
STATUS OF FISH FARMING IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA: THE CURRENT PRACTICES, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRAINTS TO ITS DEVELOPMENT Open
This study examined the status of fish farming in Katsina State with a view to understanding the current practices, management, operation, and constraints to its sustainable development. All the active and accessible fish farms in the stat…
View article: SPECIES COMPOSITION, SIZE DISTRIBUTION, CONDITION FACTOR AND GROWTH PATTERN OF CICHLIDS FROM ZOBE RESERVOIR, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA.
SPECIES COMPOSITION, SIZE DISTRIBUTION, CONDITION FACTOR AND GROWTH PATTERN OF CICHLIDS FROM ZOBE RESERVOIR, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA. Open
The species composition, size distribution, condition factor and growth pattern of cichlids from Zobe reservoir Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State was investigated between August and November 2022, with a view to understanding the distribution and w…
View article: Influence of Culture Tank Colours on the Water Quality, Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Juveniles
Influence of Culture Tank Colours on the Water Quality, Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Juveniles Open
The study was conducted over a period of fifty-six (56) days to investigate the effects of different colours of culture tanks on the water quality, growth, and feed utilization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. O. niloticu…
View article: Water Renewal FrequencyAffectsWater Quality, Growth Performane and Physiological Staus of African Catfish, <i>Clariasgariepinus</i> Juveniles
Water Renewal FrequencyAffectsWater Quality, Growth Performane and Physiological Staus of African Catfish, <i>Clariasgariepinus</i> Juveniles Open
A 56-day experiment was undertaken to assess the influence of water changing frequency on the water quality, growth performance and physiological status of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus juveniles. There were three treatments with dif…
View article: A biotechnology perspective of livestock nutrition on feed additives: a mini review
A biotechnology perspective of livestock nutrition on feed additives: a mini review Open
Biotechnology applications in livestock nutrition has significance in view of shortage of natural resources with associated conflicts, growing demand of animal products, by-products versus human population pressure necessitate needs for fe…
View article: Nutrient uptake and recovery potentials of Ocimum basilicum and Corchorus olitorius in a polyculture aquaponic system
Nutrient uptake and recovery potentials of Ocimum basilicum and Corchorus olitorius in a polyculture aquaponic system Open
The nutrient recovery potentials of the plants Ocimum basilicum and Corchorus olitorius in a polyculture aquaponic system were evaluated. Two treatments of polyculture aquaponics (fish + crayfish + O. basilicum; and fish + crayfish + C. ol…
View article: Critical Appraisal of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Africa using Scoping and Systematic Reviews: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Phylogeny, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment, Biosecurity and One-Health
Critical Appraisal of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Africa using Scoping and Systematic Reviews: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Phylogeny, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment, Biosecurity and One-Health Open
Although the WHO declared Mpox (monkeypox) as the 7th aetiology of public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) in 2022, Africa remains a battlefield for the emergence and re-emergence of deadly aetiologies including the Lassa …
View article: Influence of feeding frequency and feeding time on growth performance and feed utilisation of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) fingerlings
Influence of feeding frequency and feeding time on growth performance and feed utilisation of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) fingerlings Open
Feeds and feeding constitute the main cost in intensive aquaculture and effective fish feeding is a major determinant of success. There is limited information on the most appropriate feeding time and the combination of feeding frequency an…
View article: Frequency of Water Change on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Liver Histology of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus, 1758)
Frequency of Water Change on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Liver Histology of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus, 1758) Open
The study was conducted to investigate the frequency of water change on the growth performance, nutrient utilization and body indices of Oreochromis niloticus juveniles. O. niloticus of average body weight of 15 g were stocked and fed with…