Evaluation of growth performance and haematological response of broiler chicks to raw and boiled Garcinia kola seed diet

This study was set to evaluate the effect of raw and boiled (1000C) Garcinia kola seed diet on growth performance and haematological response of broiler chicks. A total 18 broiler chicks assigned into three treatment groups of six birds each were used for this study. Treatment one (control) received 0% inclusion of Garcinia kola seed. Treatment group two received 10% boiled Garcinia kola seed, while group three received 10% raw Garcinia kola seed in addition to basal feed (Vital starter and finisher rations).The growth performance indices of feed consumption, live body mass were taken on weekly basis whereas uncoagulated blood samples were collected 24 hours after administering the last treatment to the groups. The haematological indices of erythrocytic function were determined. The result obtained showed a significant (P0.05) affected by heat treatment at 1000C. This finding lends credence to the popular report in literature that heat treatment above 800C is one of the methods of removing or deactivating anti nutritional factors present in plant food for animal nutrition

Effects of Cataranthus roseus on Electrolyte Derangement Induced by Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)R on Normoglycemic Albino Wistar Rat

This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy (or otherwise) of Cataranthus roseus extract in ameliorating electrolyte imbalance following treatment with anti-diabetic drug chlorpropamide (Diabinese)R. A total of 32 rats of mixed sexes were randomly assigned into 4 treatment groups of 8 rats each. Group A (control) received placebo (0.14ml of 30% ethanol)/ kg body weight of rat. Group B received Diabinese in a dose of 1.6mg/kg body weight of rat while group C received 400mg /kg body weight of Cataranthus roseus (C. roseus) extract. Group D received Diabinese in a dose of 1.6mg/kg body weight plus 400mg/kg body weight C. roseus extract. The above dosages were administered twice daily via orogastric intubation in a 12 hour cycle. The administration was terminated at the end of 14 days, animal sacrificed, serum collected and electrolyte (Na+, K+ and CL-) profile assayed. The result obtained showed no-significant (P>0.05) decrease in serum concentration of chloride ion in Group B-D relative to control. There is however, a significant (

Theobromine rich cocoa powder induces weight loss and changes in lipid profile of obese wistar rats

No Abstract.Discovery and Innovation Vol. 18 (3) 2006: pp. 191-19

Socio-Demographic Characteristics Of Dog Meat Consumers In Calabar Area Of Cross River State , Nigeria

The need to understand consumer spread prompted this study, which had the general objective of understanding the socio-demographic characteristics of dog meat consumers Calabar area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Thirty two (32) dog meat joints, 16 in Calabar Municipality, and 16 in Calabar South Local Government Areas, were included in the survey. Thirty (30) respondents were purposively selected from each dog meat Joint, bringing the total number of respondents to 960.Data were analysed by simple frequency counts. Majority of the respondents (66%), fell within the age range of 31-50, majority (65%) were male, 30% were motorbike riders, 20% were civil service workers, 85% were orthodox Christians; Fifteen percent(15%) of the respondents had no formal education while 85% had different levels of education. Majority (65%) of the respondents were from Southern Cross River State. It was confirmed that dog meat is consumed with relish in Calabar. It is therefore suggested that efforts should be made to ensure that only healthy dogs are slaughtered as is the case with conventional meat species. Keywords: Socio-demographic characteristics, dog meat jointsGlobal Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (1) 2007: pp. 90-9

Influence of air quality on the composition of microbial pathogens in fresh rainwater

10.1128/AEM.07695-11Applied and Environmental Microbiology7882813-2818AEMI