Performance of weaner rabbits fed with varying levels of Tridax Procumbens(L)forage

Twenty four weaner rabbits (mongrel breed) of both sexes with average weight of 350g were fed formulated diet comprising 0, 15, 30 and 45% Tridax procumbens (TRP). The parameters evaluated were nutrient intake, daily weight gain, feed, conversion ratio, incidences of diarrhoea and mortality. At the end of the study, internal organ weight and dressing percentages were determined. Analysis indicated a significant (P < 0.05) dietary effect on nutrient intake, daily weight gain, and final body weight. However, organ weights and dressing per­centages were not significantly (P > 0.05) affected by the dietary treatments. As the level of TRP increased in the diet, there was significant (P < 0. 05) increase in dry matter intake and feed conversion ratio among the dietary treatment, while the daily weight gain decreased with increase in TRP inclusion level. It was concluded that weaner rabbits can tolerate up to 45% level of TRP in their diet without any adverse effect on their performance. Key Words: Tridax procumbens, weaner rabbits, performanc

Effect of different processing methods on the chemical compositions of palm kernel meals

The study presents comparative proximate and amino acid composition of two differently processed palm kernel meals (PKM) as poultry and livestock feed. The results of the proximate analysis showed 21.35% crude protein (CP) for locally extracted palm kernel meal compared to 14.73% CP for industrial palm kernel meal. Local palm kernel meals also have a higher value of all other nutrient constituents except nitrogen free extract compared to the industrially processed palm meal. However the amino acid composition of the industrial palm kernel meal was higher than that of the local palm kernel meal. These differences were attributed to processing effect. However both palm kernel meal types had sufficient amino aid that could partially meet the requirements of domestic animals. This suggests that palm kernel meal is a suitable cost effective alternative feed.Keywords: Chemical composition, amino acid, processing methods, palm kernel mea

Effects of culture concentration and inoculation temperature on physicochemical, microbial and organoleptic properties of yoghurt

A study on the effects of culture concentration (2.5 g/l, 5.0 g/l and 10.0 g/l) and inoculation temperature (25°C and 45°C) on physicochemical, microbial and organoleptic properties of yoghurt produced from three base materials (whole cow milk, WCM, powdered milk, PM, and soymilk, SM) was conducted in a nested experimental design. The two inoculation temperatures were nested within the three inoculation concentrations in each of the three base materials and replicated three times to form 54 experimental units. The shortest coagulation times were recorded on WCM (52 min) and PM (60 min) inoculated with 10.0 g/l at both temperatures (25°C and 45°C). The result also showed a significant (

Carcass Characteristics of Broilers Fed Differently Processed Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Seed as a Source of Dietary Methionine

In an 8 week – experiment the effect of differently processed sesame seed (SS) as a source of dietary methionine on the carcass characteristics of broiler chickens was investigated. Five iso-nitrogenous diets containing 0.00% sesame seed (NOSS) in diet 1 (Control) and 15.00% each of raw sesame seed (RASS), Roasted sesame seed (ROSS), boiled and dried sesame seed (BDSS) and soaked and dried sesame seed (SDSS) in diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively, were formulated. The highest phytic acid (PA) reduction (52.99%) was obtained with soaking. Similarly, percent amino acid was marginally increased with soaking. However, none of the processing methods adversely affected the amino acid (AA) composition of the seed. There were no significant (p>0.05) differences in carcass yield and the yield of thigh, drumstick and abdominal fat amongst treatments. The percent wing was significantly (p0.05). Significantly (

Effects of energy and protein levels on growth and nutrient utilization of weaned rabbits

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Performance of weanling albino rats (Rattus rattus) fed some local energy and protein feedstuffs

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