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Evaluation of Reproductive Performance of Rabbits Fed Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaves and Twigs Meals
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2018-12) Olusegun D. Oshibanjo; Philips M. Goholshak; Olabisi Akinfolarin; Moses A. Akwashik; Opeyemi Adediran; Idowu Adesope; Lawrence Abegunde
This study was carried out to evaluate the reproductive performance of rabbits fed Moringa oleifera leaves meal and Moringa oleifera twig meal at 0% 5% and 10% leaves meal (MLM) and 10% twigs meal (MTM). Method: Twenty Female grower rabbits of mixed breed with mean Initial weight of 2323.25 +33.12 and five New Zealand White buck. The animals were randomly allocated in completely randomized design. The data collected includes feed intake, conception rate, litter size, litter weight, weaning weight, and average daily weight gain and litter survival rate. Data were analysed using descriptive statistic and ANOVA at α0.05. Result and discussion: The results obtained reveals that feed intake, litter size and average daily weight gained were not
significantly different. However conception rate was significantly (P> 0.05) affected. The litter weight after birth was significantly higher in rabbits fed 10% MLM with least litter weight in rabbits fed no MLM/MTM. The weaning weight was higher in 10% MTM while 5% MLM had the least value. The survival
rate was significantly higher in rabbits fed 10% MLM with least survival rate recorded for rabbits fed no MLM/MTM. In conclusion, Moringa oleifera leaves/twigs meals at 10% are excellent feed resources for breeding rabbit.
Selection of Suitable Starter Cultures for Nutrient Composition Enhancement of Spent Sorghum Grains and Sweet Potato Leaves
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2014) I. A. Onyimba; C. I. C. Ogbonna; C. O. O. Chukwu; A. I. Ogbonna; C. E. Odu; C. O. Akueshi
In an effort to find suitable starter cultures for enhancing the nutrient compositions of spent sorghum grains (SSG) and sweet potato leaves (SPL), three microorganisms, Aspergillus niger, Chaetomium globosum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used in singles and in combinations to ferment SSG and SPL for 21 days at a temperature of 25 ± 2oC. All the microbial treatments brought about increases in crude protein, crude fat and energy contents of both substrates, with accompanying reductions in crude fibre contents. SPL fermented with the combination of C. globosum and S. cerevisiae had the highest protein, fat and energy increases observed (96%, 368% and 10.2% respectively). The combination of C. globosum and S. cerevisiae also caused the highest crude fibre reduction in SSG (33.86%) while the combination of all three test organisms caused the highest crude fibre reduction in SPL (37.44%). Ash content increased in most cases while nitrogen free extract (NFE) values generally declined. The consortium of the three test organisms was concluded to be the best starter culture for enhancing the nutrient composition of SSG while the combination of C. globosum and S. cerevisiae was best for SPL.
Adopting Stabilized Earth Construction to Address Urban Low-cost Housing Crisis in Jos, Nigeria
(Journal of Ergonomics Studies and Research, 2018) Daniel A. A.; Benjamin G. K.; Tali J. O.
Shelter is one of the basic needs of mankind, while housing is a form of shelter which has profound impact on health, welfare and productivity of individuals. In developing nations (such as Nigeria), this basic necessity of life (housing) has been kept far from the reach of the low-income earner. In this strive for shelter; stabilized earth is an alternative building material which is comparatively cheaper than conventional building materials used in the construction of houses in urban centers. Due to modernization, earth is now associated to villagers or only used in the construction of historical buildings. It is no doubt that we can use our abundant resources to bridge the housing gap between the high income and the low income earner and give not only shelter but with comfort and providing shelter at an affordable rate to the low income earner. Three case studies were used for the purpose of this research. The findings of the study revealed a 30% reduction in cost of constructing a building with adobe bricks over sandcrete hollow blocks. The research identified and highlighted the cost effectiveness, thermal insulation and the durability of clay (earth). The study concluded that the use of earth should be employed by professionals in the construction industry to increase its acceptability by the public.
Evaluating the Impact of eBook on Reading Motivation of Students of Higher Learning in Nigerian Universities
(Columbus IFLA, 2016-08-02) Akpokodje, Vera Nkiruka; Ukwuoma, Scholastica Chizoma
Reading among students is a vital aspect of their learning process and should be encouraged, any effort or innovation that improves the reading motivation of students is worth sustaining. This study was carried out to evaluate the impact of ebooks on reading motivation of students in Nigerian Higher institution based on observations that the rate of reading has been dwindling and majority of youths prefer to while away time on frivolities rather than reading to widen their intelligence. The study adopted descriptive survey research method the population consist of students from University of Nigeria and University of Jos. The findings of the study showed that majority of the students studied were aware of ebooks, and they normally access them through Google books. The materials often used were textbooks and reference materials; the use them mainly for study and research. The students were motivated to use ebooks because they could read them at the comfort of their homes, it saved a lot of time for them and these books were so easy to search and had created a lot of impact as many of them agreed that it had improved their reading habits, increase the volumes of books they read and helps them to understand the text. The study therefore concluded that to encourage good reading habits among students, the universities should provide broadband Internet access and enough facilities to accommodate all the students. Librarians should intensify in their effort to create more awareness among the students.
Prevalence of Swine Gastrointestinal Parasites in Four Selected Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(International Journal of Livestock Research, 2016-01-01) Karaye, G. P.; Dogo, A. G.; Iliyasu, D.; Madu, H. K.
Gastrointestinal parasitic infections in swine are one of the major challenges in pig production in Nigeria. It causes substantial reproductive losses, poor reproductive performance and production in swine industry. Internal parasites are known to deteriorate the wellbeing of pigs by robbing the essential nutrients that are required for optimum reproduction and productivity. It also injured some vital organs which play key role in metabolic activities and assimilation process. The consequences are anorexia, poor growth rate, anaemia, emaciation, infertility and condemnation of affected organs after slaughter. The study was designed to collect two hundred feacal samples from 4 local government area (Laminga, Tammah, Nasarawa and Kusa) of Nasarawa state between (March to July 2015). Fifty samples were randomly collected from each local government areas within the study period. The samples collected were evaluated microscopically for different prevalence of gastro intestinal parasites GIT in pigs. Five species of gastrointestinal parasites were identified with prevalence of 13.5 % for Ascaris suum and strongyloides while Fasciola, trichuris suis cyst and Oesophagustomum oocyst had a prevalence of 7.5 % and 2.5 % respectively. A prevalence of 61.5 % was observed as overall species prevalence in the 200 fecal samples analysed. Therefore, there is a need for combined efforts to control parasites infections for optimum production of pigs and prevention of zoonotic helminthiasis.