10 research outputs found
CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS OF DIFFERENTLY PROCESSED CASSAVA-SOYA BLENDS
Get PDFThis study was conducted to evaluate the carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed diets of differently processed cassava-soya blends (CSB). Two differently dried blends of cassava pulp and soya beans (dry and wet heated), mixed at four (4) different ratios were subjected to two types of dehydration methods to obtain 12 types of blends. These blends were subsequently included in the diets of broiler chickens at 15% in a 2×2×3 factorial arrangement to obtain 12 dietary treatments. 360 one-day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks used for this study were assigned to the 12 dietary treatment groups which were replicated three times with ten birds each. Eight weeks of feeding trials (starter and finisher phases) were observed. The blends were chemically analysed to determine their proximate, hydrocyanide (HCN) and trypsin inhibition unit (TIU) compositions. Carcass characteristics of the birds were evaluated at the end of the experiment. Results of the carcass characteristics shows that liver mass (2.03%) was higher (p<0.05) in birds fed diets containing wet heated soya bean, compared to those fed diets containing dry heated soyabean. Dehydration by frying of CSB resulted in a higher (p<0.05) dressing percentage (65.9%) and drumstick weight (10.0%). Birds fed diets containing CSB mixed in ratio 50:50 had higher liveweight (2170 g). It can be concluded that replacing 15% of maize in diets of broiler chickens with CSB of 50:50 mixing ratio resulted in higher live weight when compared to other mixing ratios.
 
Exploring the Link Between Competitive Strategies and Organizational Performance in Beverage Industry. (A case of Nestle PLC)
Get PDFThis paper summarizes the arguments and counter arguments within the scientific discussion on the issue exploring the link between Competitive Strategies and Organizational Performance in Beverage Industry. Competition is a critical force that shapes the affairs of an organization in a competitive environment and its impact cannot be over emphasized
Response of Common bean to Rhizobium inoculation and fertilizers.
No full textCommon bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) yields in western Kenya are low and this has been attributed to low soil fertility. Field trials were conducted in farmers fields in Ukwala Division of Siaya District in Kenya during the long rains of 1998 and 1999 to determine the potential for improving bean yields through Rhizobium inoculation, and fertilizer N and P applications. The three factors: Rhizobium inoculation at two levels and fertilizers-N and P each at three levels were factorially combined to give 18 treatments. The treatments were laid out in a randomised complete block design with a split-plot structure and three replications. A popular local bean variety Okuodo was used as the test crop. During the 1998 long rains season, P significantly (P=O.05) increased the stand count after emergence, pod number per plant and the bean grain yields. Seed number per plant alone was significantly increased by fertilizer-N application. Significant interaction effects (P=O.05) were observed for NXP on the stand count after emergence and for Rhizobium inoculation XP on stand count after emergence, stand count at harvest and the bean grain yields. Rhizobium inoculation alone did not significantly affect any of the measured variables in both seasons. In 1999, only the bean grain yields were determined and were significantly (P=O.05) increased only by fertilizer P application
Development, production, properties, and acceptability of snacks and weaning food made from extruded cooking banana (ABB)
No full textIncome Inequality Across Regions Over Time
No full textThis paper provides a profile of regional income inequality using a distributional criterion whereby a state\u27s share of total income equals its share of total population. The results for 1929 to 1990 show that inequality persisted among regions with a substantial declining trend up to 1979 and a slight rise thereafter. On the other hand, equality among states within their regions is found to have been the condition since 1929
