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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.lh8ecz34

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.r7bbai7a

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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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.yinia4zg

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 of p...

Nov, 2016 pp. 182-193
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.yryxrcrm

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) residing in th...

May, 2016 pp. 183-192
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.1mcnq79x

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL FED DIFFERENT CALCIUM SOURCES

Aminu S A*, Falade L O, Badmus K A

The effect of wood ash, bone meal, egg shell and calcium carbonate as different calcium sources were investigated in the diet of growing snails for 8 weeks. A total of 100 growing snails were randomly allotted to 5 groups, each group replicated 4 times at 5 snails per replicate making 20 snails per treatment in a completely randomized design. Feeds were formulated to contain 10% of each of the dif...

Jul, 2015 pp. 187-192
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.5fqq336g

ROLE OF FORESTRY IN COMBATING DESERTIFICATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Lucky Wakawa*, Aminu S A, Ibrahim Y, Adam, L. I., Abdullahi M

Desertification is the major ecological challenge facing drylands the world over. The dryland region of Nigeria (Northern Nigeria) is not an exception. Desertification renders once fertile lands unfertile, once occupied environments unoccupied. This paper is a review of various forestry practices used in combating desertification and those that have the potential of revising and restoring desert f...

May, 2016 pp. 193-198
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2015.1dteqt5u

WATER QUALITY AND SOCIO – ECONOMIC APPRAISAL OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN ABEOKUTA, SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA

Odjegba EE.*, Amori A A, Ojekunle Z O, Awomeso J A, Adetula B A

Water quality and the perception of residents towards the supply of portable water in Abeokuta were assessed in this study. Forty sampling locations were randomly selected using purposive sampling method. Water samples were collected from sampling locations (public - taps) along the pipe – distribution network from water distribution source to point of use twice: rainy and dry season. Water sample...

Jul, 2015 pp. 193-203
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.fig982x5

EFFECTS OF MICRO-CLIMATIC FACTORS AND HIVE EFFICIENCY ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF HONEY IN HONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Kwaga B T*, Ali A, Ringim M I G, Dishi K

The study examined the effects micro-climatic factors and beehive efficiency on the yield and quality of honey in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Habitat and hive potentials that could guarantee possible apicultural industry have not been examined in the study area. Data on the micro-climatic factors were gathered from the nearest meteorological station to the study site. Yield of hon...

Nov, 2016 pp. 194-203
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.vvyeopib

ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LISTERIA SPECIES IN SOME FROZEN, SMOKED AND CANNED FISH SOLD IN KADUNA NORTH L.G.A., NIGERIA.

Musa Alhaji Musa*, Bello M, Kwaga J K P, Idi-ogede A M, Onimisi H U, Nda A A, Yakubu S O, Masaya A H, Dagona A G

This study was carried out to investigate theantibiotic susceptibility of Listeria species in frozen, smoked and canned fish in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Nigeria. A total of One hundred and eighty (180) fish samples comprising of 60 frozen, 60 smoked and 60 canned were purchased from the fish mongers at the three major markets in Kaduna North L.G.A (Kawo, Abubakar Gumi and UnguwarRimi ...

May, 2016 pp. 199-209
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Research Article DOI: 10.67390/gjids.2016.du9cxqiv

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF DOUBLE RINGS INFILTROMETER DIMENSION ON INFILTRATION RATE

Abayomi E*, Adeyinka E, Akeem M, Julius A

Overestimation of vertical infiltration rate as a result of diverges laterally flow is a major problem in the use of infiltrometers. Although, the double-ring infiltrometer minimizes the error associated with lateral divergence, no specific dimension has been given for its usage. This report gives an investigation of the effect of dimension of double rings infiltrometer on the infiltration rate at...

Nov, 2016 pp. 204-213