Avoiding meat contamination at slaughterhouses is crucial for food safety; consumers' awareness and concern the type of they eat has attracted global attention redirected research interests towards safety. The practical hygiene in slaughterhouse operations play key role safety wholesomeness meat. A cross sectional survey was carried out on 60 Ibadan, Oyo Ogbomosho, State, South Western Nigeria. well-structured pre-tested checklist administered scored; data collected were subjected to...

This study utilised epidemiological, haematological, pathological findings and serological detection of specific antibodies to evaluate confirm a peste des petit ruminants (PPR) outbreak in herd West African dwarf (WAD) goats Ibadan, Nigeria. The morbidity mortality rates post exposure (PE) were 96% 60% respectively. Laboratory analyses revealed significant differences (P < 0.05) mean values the haematological serum biochemical indices between PE control groups. group experienced increase...

SUMMARYThere is increasing interest in sustainable poultry production developing economies. This review provides an insight into guinea fowl Nigeria as a means of additional high-quality meat and egg production. Under the smallholder scavenging system, flock size four investigated plumages (Pearl, Lavender, Black White) indigenous helmeted typically ranges from 6 to 9 birds per household, 14-week mean live weight 917 975 g, dressed at this age 700 737 g dressing percentage 74 76%. backyard...

The study was conducted to evaluate the principal component analysis of phenotypic attributes West African Dwarf (WAD) goat. Data collected on live body weight and twelve morphometric traits goats which were categorised into four age groups based their dentition. were: less than 2years old, 2- 3years 3-4 years old 4 old. data subjected a PCA Cluster analyses using multivariate procedure components SAS (2003). Result revealed that highest values obtained in rate increase other high group ˂2...

The influence oftemperature humidity index (THI) on skin temperature of West African Dwarf(WAD) goats was evaluated. Based the recordings farm ambient temperatureand relative humidity, study conducted during rainy and dry seasons.Data obtained for were used to develop anindex measuring thermal comfort level goats. Thigh, ear necktemperatures animals measured. One-way analysis variance (ANOVA)was compare variations in asinfluenced by humidity. Duncan’s MultipleRange test separate means where...

Abstract The study was conducted to evaluate the zootechnical index analysis of West African Dwarf (WAD) rams. Twenty body measurements were taken on 100 WAD rams average ages 18-24 months. Data collected subjected PROCMEANS procedure SAS (2004) package. weight animals 39.20 ± 0.95 kg, coefficient variation indicated variability between 1.45% (head width) and 12.90% (body weight) which lowest highest variability, respectively. Thus, a moderate ranging 8% in all morphological measures...

The effect of theGarciniaKola Seed Meal (GKSM) on the spermatozoa attributes and scrotal characteristics West African dwarf rams was assessed in a 16 week study. Twelve Africa weighing between 12.50 13.80kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments completely randomized design. Rams fed experimental diets for weeks. included; 0% GKSM, 2.5 % 5.0% GKSM 7.5% inclusion levels as 1, 2, 3 4 respectively. Each treatment had three replicates while semen collected once from all using electro...

The relationship between morphological traits and body condition score (BCS) of indigenous sheep breeds was assessed. A total number 400 were sampled. Twelve measurements taken from these sheep; then used to estimate indices animals. Data subjected General Linear Model correlation using SAS. Results revealed that there significant effects (p&gt;0.05) sex on some the sheep. There negative (p&lt;0.01) height index, over increased index chest compression, cephalic dactyl thorax index. positive...

Urbanization and economic prosperity are often accompanied by severe traffic congestion in many cities. Lagos’s fast-growing population demand for mobility make it a victim of this ordeal, especially along key corridors like Ikorodu Road. This study aims to identify the most congested sections assess how effective various indices measuring conditions Road using time-based volume-based indices. Travel time data were estimated Google Satellite over two-week period, while volume collected...

The study aimed at classifying Nigerian indigenous rams on the basis of their head conformation using multivariate analyses. Twelve cephalic traits or 1,200 belonging to four breeds (Balami, Yankasa, Uda and WAD) were measured. subjected principal component analysis reduce data dimensionality. A discriminant canonical was. also applied differentiate between breeds. index reveals that ram are brachyprosopic except which is mesocephalic breed. first (PC) had variables related length diameter...

The study was conducted to assess the zoometrical index analyses of Nigerian indigenous breeds goats. sampled populations goat included 100 from each three in Nigeria; Red Sokoto, West African dwarf (WAD) and Sahel give a total 300 animals. .Nine body measurements were taken on these goats, which used estimate ethnological indices functional (as index) There significant effects (p&lt;0.05) morphological traits significantly affected by except pelvic corporal. Based results this study, goats...

The in vitro evaluation of spermatological parameters is great importance the validation semen samples to be used artificial insemination. This study was aimed at evaluating effect 5% egg yolk plasma from 5 Nigerian domesticated avian species as a component extender preservation rabbit for field fertility trials. evaluated (%) pre and post chilling storage were mass motility, forward progressive motility (FPM), liveability, acrosome integrity total abnormalities 37 0C, 0 hours, 24 hours 48...

The study was conducted to assess the effect of strain and stocking density on thermo-physiological response broiler chickens. A total number two hundred sixteen (216) day old chicks consisting three different strains were used for experiment. These were: Marshall, Ross Abor-acre. birds randomly allotted densities which 10, 12 14 birds/m2 respectively. Each treatment group replicated twice in a 2 &times; 3 factorial design. Data collected traits chickens week avoid undue stress birds. also...

The need to classify animals into breeds has necessitated the study of coat colour and its overall impact on livestock productivity. There exists paucity information morphometrics goats in Nigeria this was designed fill that knowledge gap. Color morphological character used determine relationship among Red Sokoto, Sahel West Africa Dwarf at different ages (Less than one year, two years above years). 300 each WAD goats, with 150 males females per breed 100 across (&lt;1year old, 1-2 old 2-3...

Pineapple waste (PW) is an agro-industrial by-product containing high fibre and can be harnessed by feeding it to ruminant animals solve their nutritional problems in Nigeria. A study was conducted assess the nutritive value of as supplementary feed for during dry season when grasses are either not available or low quality. were collected, sundried then used trial at different inclusion levels 0%, 10%, 20% 30% with without yeast supplementation (WOWYS). Twenty four West African dwarf bucks...