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Research Article

EGGS HATCHABILITY AND PREDICTION OF BODY WEIGHT IN RHODE ISLAND, NIGERIAN LOCAL CHICKENS AND THEIR RECIPROCAL CROSSES

Fayeye T R*, Jubril A E

This study was conducted to determine the hatchability of eggs and to predict bodyweight in Rhode Island, Nigerian local chickens and their reciprocal crosses. A total of 241 eggs were set in the incubator to determine the fertility, hatchability, % Hatch, % dead in shell, % dead in cell and % deformed chicks in the four genotypes (Rhode Island Red (RIR) x Rhode Island White (RIW),Rhode Island...

Nov, 2016 pp. 151-164
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EFFECT OF HOT AND COLD WATER TREATMENT DURATIONS ON EMERGENCE OF TEPHROSIA (Tephrosia bracteolata Perr. Guil.) SEEDS

Ishiaku Y M*, Hassan M R, Tanko R. J, Amodu J T, Abubakar S A, Ahmed S A, Ibrahim H, Lasisi O T, Ibrahim T A, Abdulrahman, M, Tukur A M

An experiment was conducted at the Forage Laboratory of Feeds and Nutrition Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute, Shika-Zaria to investigate the effect of hot and cold water treatment durations on seeds germination and emergence of Tephrosia seeds. A total of 825 clean healthy seeds of T. bracteolata were divided into 11 treatments durations using hot water at 600C and...

Jul, 2015 pp. 154-162
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ASSESSMENT OF SOIL MANAGEMENT WITH POTENTIALS OF MITIGATING GREEN HOUSE GASES IN DUTSE LOCAL OVERNMENT, JIGAWA STATE

Mansur A M*, Maharazu A Y

The release of greenhouse gas from soils has global implications because it occurs in ecosystems worldwide and its magnitude is such that it contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect. This research aimed to assess the soil-management strategies espoused by the intergovernmental panel for climate change (IPCC) with the potential of mitigating greenhouse gas emission while, the sp...

May, 2016 pp. 158-168
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REPOSITIONING NIGERIA ON THE GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY INDEX (GFSI): ESSENCE OF FISHERY

Suleiman O Y*

This paper reviews the significant features of fishery as an invaluable entity with respect to food security in Nigeria. Considering the obvious potentials waiting to be exploited alongside the position of Nigeria as 87th out of 109 countries on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI), the need for a wakeup call becomes imminent. These potentials center on agriculture, yet streamlines to the fishery...

Jul, 2015 pp. 163-172
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CORRELATION BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND MORPHOMETRIC TRAITS IN ISA BROWN AND FULANI ECOTYPE CHICKENS IN SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH OF NIGERIA

Fayeye T R*, Owoeye M F

Data on 400 chickens was used to estimate the correlation between body weight (BWT) and morphometric traits in young and adult Isa brown and Fulani ecotype chickens. Shank length had the highest correlation with BWT in young birds of both genotypes (0.87-0.92). All the morphometric traits measured in young birds were significantly (P

Nov, 2016 pp. 165-170
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A SURVEY OF PHANEROPHYTES COMMUNITIES IN THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY GASHUA CAMPUS, YOBE STATE

Ali B*, Alao J.S., Dauda H

The study assessed the composition and distribution of phanerophytes in the take-off site of Federal University Gashua which was formerly occupied by Government Science and Technical Secondary School covering a total of 48ha. The study area was divided in to four (4) sites as the researchers adopted the Point-Centred-Quarter method (PCQ). Ten (10) quadrants measuring 100 X 100m were selected a...

May, 2016 pp. 171-181
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COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF SOME SEMEN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURED AND WILD AFRICAN CATFISH (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) BROODSTOCK

Yusuf O Y*, Adeshina, I., Adewale A Y

The aim of this study was to compare some semen physical characteristics of both wild and cultured Clarias gariepinus broodstocks in order to know their relative economic advantages to farmers. Nine male broodstocks were selected with their weight ranges between 700g to1250g, with total length ranges between 51.50cm to 61.00cm. The fish were sacrificed by spinal transaction, after which the fish w...

Jul, 2015 pp. 173-180
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COMPARATIVE STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF OVAPRIM AND COCONUT WATER (Cocos nucifera) ON THE HATCHABILITY OF CATFISH(Clarias gariepinus)

Adewale A Y*, Adeshina, I.

The effect of ovaprim and coconut water (Cocos nucifera) on the fecundity and hatchability of Clarias gariepinus were investigated. A total of eight broodstocks make up of males (550-900g) and four females (500 – 517g) were selected for artificial spawning using different treatments of hormonal dosage of ovaprim, coconut water, mixture of coconut water and ovaprim and control (0.30ml/kg-0.26ml/kg ...

Jul, 2015 pp. 181-186
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EXAMINATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT SPECIES AND BEEHIVE TYPES ON THE YIELD OF HONEY IN TOUNGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Kwaga B T*, Ringim M I G, Ali A, Amadi D C A

The study assessed the influence of plant species and beehives on the yield of honey in Mayo-Bakari Community Game Reserve in Toungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Data on list of woody and herbaceous plant species visited by honeybees were obtained through ocular assessment and total count method. Yield of honey was recorded from different bee hives for 2 years. Data on species list ...

Nov, 2016 pp. 182-193
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TYPES OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Alao J.S.*, Ali B, Okrikata E

The study identified the types of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Yobe State, as well as comparing the types available in the three geopolitical zones (Eastern Yobe, Southern Yobe and Northern Yobe: Zone A, B and C respectively) of the state. Structured questionnaire complemented with interview were used to collect data from 600 forest users (hunters and traditional herbalist) residi...

May, 2016 pp. 183-192