Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis; a rare scrotal tumour: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare benign disease characterized by multiple, asymptomatic and painless nodules on the scrotum. We herein report this rare disease in a Nigerian adult male and briefly review the relevant literature.Key words: Calcinosis, scrotum, Nigerian adult male, painless nodules

Influence of Wet Soya Waste on Nutrient Utilization by Red Sokoto Goats Fed Digitaria (Digitaria smutsii>) Hay

Trial was conducted to determine the influence of wet soya waste (WSW) on nutrient utilization in Red Sokoto goats fed Digitaria smutsii hay basal diet. Four mature bucks of 11.32kg body weight were allotted to four dietary treatments which were 0, 200, 400 and 600g levels of WSW in 4 X 4 Latin square design. There was a  significant (P<0.05) difference in intake of Digitaria smutsii hay. The control group had higher intake (310g/day) and decrease with increase in the levels of WSW to (205g/day) in those fed 600g WSW. Total dry matter intake varied from 2.253.10% of body weight. The result of other nutrients followed similar pattern, with the  exception of crude fiber, the control had significantly (P<0.05) higher crude fiber intake which decreases with increase in WSW supplementation. Experimental  animals fed the 600g had significantly (P<0.05) lower water intake (240ml)  compared to those fed control diet (575ml). Dry matter digestibility was  significantly (P<0.05) affected by WSW supplementation. Animals that were fed the WSW had a high dry matter digestibility. The digestibility of other nutrients follows the same pattern. Goats fed the 600g had statistically (P<0.05) higher nitrogen intake (9.48g/day) and the least was in the control group (4.14g/day).  Nitrogen balance significantly (P<0.05) differed across dietary treatment. Experimental animals fed high levels of WSW had high nitrogen retention, while those fed the control diet had low nitrogen retention. From the result of the study, it can be  concluded that inclusion of WSW in the diet of goats influences nutrient intake and digestibility.Key words: digestibility, goat, intake, wet soya waste, nutrient, ha

Influence of dietary protein sources on nutrient intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance in growing rabbits

Fifteen rabbits weighing 501±0.20g were randomly assigned to three dietary treatments, with 5 rabbits per treatment to determine intake, apparent nutrient digestibility and nitrogen economy of three different protein sources i.e poultry litter (PL), blood meal (BM) and cotton seed cake (CSC) in a completely randomized design. PL diet had significantly (P<0.05) higher DMI (54.7g/d), followed by BM (49.38g/d) and the least was observed in rabbits fed CSC diet (39.22g/d). The digestibility of CP was significantly (p<0.05) higher and similar in PL and CSC treatment diets (64.17 and 63.19, respectively), followed by BM (49.21) which is statistically lower. Crude fibre digestibility also followed similar pattern. There was significant (p<0.05) difference in fecal N output in diet containing BM and PL, which were higher and similar (3.29 and 2.89g/day respectively), followed by CSC which had significantly (p<0.05) lower fecal N excretion (2.13g/day). N retained was higher in PL and BM (2.46 and 2.21respectively), followed by CSC (1.18g/d). The result of N retention as % of intake differs (p<0.05) significantly, which is lower in PL diet, followed by BM and was highest in CSC diet. The utilization of PL in the diet of rabbit showed higher nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and nutrient intake. The study hereby recommends the inclusion of mixtures of proteins of different solubility in the diet of rabbit for efficient faecal fermentation for improved digestion and nitrogen utilisation.Keywords: Digestibility, Growing rabbit, Nitrogen balance, Protein source