Nnanna Ephraim Ikeh
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: The effects of organic acids on broiler chicken nutrition: A review
The effects of organic acids on broiler chicken nutrition: A review Open
To meet the requirements of the modern chicken industry, high levels of productivity and efficient feed conversion are necessary. This can be partially accomplished by using particular feed additives. The prohibition of antibiotic usage ha…
View article: Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Neem Leaf and Ginger Rhizome on Growth Performance and Haematological Parameters of Pure and Crossbred Chickens
Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Neem Leaf and Ginger Rhizome on Growth Performance and Haematological Parameters of Pure and Crossbred Chickens Open
Neem leaf and ginger rhizome contain numerous chemical components that are biologically active and are widely utilized in medications to treat various illnesses. The purpose of the current study was to assess the effect of aqueous neem lea…
View article: SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS AND TESTICULAR MORPHOMETRY OF RABBIT BUCKS FED DIETARY LEVELS OF THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS)
SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS AND TESTICULAR MORPHOMETRY OF RABBIT BUCKS FED DIETARY LEVELS OF THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS) Open
A study was aimed at investigating the semen characteristics and testicular morphometry of rabbit bucks fed dietary levels of thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A total of 20 mature (seven months old) rabbit bucks were used for the study. The rabbit…
View article: Effect of dietary organic selenium on growth performance, antioxidant status and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken reared in the tropics
Effect of dietary organic selenium on growth performance, antioxidant status and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken reared in the tropics Open
An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of dietary organic selenium inclusion on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, selenium retention and carcass characteristics in broiler chicken. Day-old broiler birds (160) were dist…
View article: Edible insects as an alternative protein source in human and animal nutrition
Edible insects as an alternative protein source in human and animal nutrition Open
Entomophagy has received widespread attention in both developed and underdeveloped nations. However, the exponential increase in demand for the few available conventional food and feed ingredients that are limitedin supply and production h…
View article: Expression Analysis of Interleukin-13 Gene in the Small Intestine of Three Genotypes of chickens Administered Conventional Antibiotics and Garlic
Expression Analysis of Interleukin-13 Gene in the Small Intestine of Three Genotypes of chickens Administered Conventional Antibiotics and Garlic Open
This study aimed at evaluating the interleukin-13 gene in small intestine of three genotypes of chickens reared in the derived savannah.The study adopted a 3 x 3 factorial (3 genotypes and 3 treatments) in a completely randomized design.Th…
View article: Assisted Reproductive Technologies as Veritable Tools for Improving Production Efficiencies of N’dama and Muturu Cattle Breeds in Nigeria-A Review
Assisted Reproductive Technologies as Veritable Tools for Improving Production Efficiencies of N’dama and Muturu Cattle Breeds in Nigeria-A Review Open
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) that have come to stay and are still being improved upon in developed countries are still in their infancy stage in developing countries like Nigeria. Nigeria’s cattle population is estimated to be …
View article: The Effects of Discarded Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Seed Meal Based Diets on Semen Traits, Testicular Morphometry and Histomorphology of Rabbit Bucks
The Effects of Discarded Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Seed Meal Based Diets on Semen Traits, Testicular Morphometry and Histomorphology of Rabbit Bucks Open
R abbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have the potential to fill the gap in human protein supply, particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries.They are effective feed converters, because they can withstand up to 30 percent crude fibe…
View article: Relationships between body weight and some linear morphometric traits in Nigerian Nsukka ecotype local hens
Relationships between body weight and some linear morphometric traits in Nigerian Nsukka ecotype local hens Open
Body weight (BW) and linear body measurements of 120 Nigerian Nsukka ecotype local hens in terms of body length (BL), chest girth (CG), thigh circumference (TC), thigh length (TL), and shank length (SL) were taken and subjected to Pe…
View article: Growth performance, carcass and meat quality of rabbits fed mistletoe leaf meal diet
Growth performance, carcass and meat quality of rabbits fed mistletoe leaf meal diet Open
The study evaluated the effect of dietary mistletoe leaf (Viscum album) meal (MLM) on the growth, carcass and meat quality of rabbits.Forty-eight, New Zealand White x Chinchilla weaned rabbits (28d old, weighing 695g) were assigned to four…
View article: Oral administration of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract: implications on performance of broiler finishers raised in derived Savannah
Oral administration of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract: implications on performance of broiler finishers raised in derived Savannah Open
A four-week study was conducted to investigate the effect of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract (VALE) on growth, haematology and biochemical indices of broiler finisher birds. A total of 180 four-week old Arbor acre strain commercial broile…
View article: Comparative study on the semen quality characteristics of parthenotes and parent toms reared in Nsukka
Comparative study on the semen quality characteristics of parthenotes and parent toms reared in Nsukka Open
The study was conducted to evaluate the semen quality characteristics of turkey parthenotes and parent toms. A total of twenty-four turkeys were used for the study. These comprised of twelve parthenotes toms and twelve parent toms. Parthen…
View article: Effect of Levels of Feeding and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Some Haematological and Biochemical Indices in West African Dwarf Sheep
Effect of Levels of Feeding and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Some Haematological and Biochemical Indices in West African Dwarf Sheep Open
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary inclusion of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on haematology, biochemical indices and methane emission by West African dwarf sheep.Forty eight lambs (24 males and 24 fem…
View article: Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of West African Dwarf Sheep fed high roughage diet containing <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>
Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of West African Dwarf Sheep fed high roughage diet containing <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Open
A twelve-week study was conducted to determine the effects of dietary inclusion of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of West African dwarf (WAD) sheep. A total of 12 lambs (6 rams and 6 ewes)…