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Mobility of boar semen extended with scent leaf (ocimum gratissimum lin) extract presenver at 17 ͦ for 48 hours
(2019) Alaba, O.; Sokunbi, O. A.; Agunbiade, S. B.; Agbaye, F. P.
Scent leaf which is botanically known as Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Labiatae is a tropical plant species a perennial and a herbaceous plant mostly found in tropical Asia, especially in India. It is well known for its antibacterial and antioxidative properties. It has been documented by several studies for its medicinal attributes however; there is dearth of information on scent leaf extract in semen extension to improve quality of spermatozoa. Therefore, effect of scent leaf extract on spermatozoa motility in extended porcine semen was investigated. In this present study boar semen was extended with four different concentration of scent leaf extract (0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0%) included in BTS extender and preserved at 17 ⁰C for 48 hours. Scent leaf extract effects on spermatozoa motility were evaluated at 0, 24 and 48 hours of storage. From the results obtained at 0 hour Progressive motility (PM) was similar in all the treatments T1-T6 (98.0±0.1%). At 24 hours, Progressive motility (PM) was highest in T1 (96.6±0.5%) and least in T2 (61.6±2.8%). At 48 hours, PM was highest in T1 (89.7±0.6%) and least in T2 (58.3±2.9%). The results revealed that scent leaf extract enhanced sperm motility during storage. Scent leaf extract inclusion in boar semen extender sustained boar spermatozoa till 48hours of preservation.
Effect of palm oil slurry on haematology and serum profile of growing pigs
(2017) Adebiyi, O. A.; Alaba, O.; Emeruwa, C. H.
Palm oil sludge is an agro-industrial by-product that has nutrient profile that is comparable to maize. It is very abundant in Nigeria and could easily be utilized as a very cheap energy source inthe pig industry. However, there is dearth of information on its effect on blood profileof growing pigs therefore necessitating this study. In a completely randomized design, fourty five (45) growingjngs (Large white x Landrace) with body weight of 20.01cg ±1.53 were subjected to 3(three) treatment groups with five (5) replicates of three (3) pigs. Ti (Basal Diets + Concentrates), T2:(Basal Diets + Concentrates + Slurry (Skip a day), T3: Basal Diets + Concentrates + Slurry. The diets were provided daily except for those in T2 that undergo skip a day feeding programme.Blood and serum parameters were collected after the eight weeks of the experiment. Data were analysed using ANOYAaO.os. Haematological analysis revealed that the Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Haemoglobins, Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC),Eosinophils and Mean Corpuscular • Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) were not significant (P>0.05) different irrespective of the diets fed to the pigs. However, the lymphocytes showed significant difference (p<0.05) between Treatment 3 and Treatment 1. Also, for MCV and MCH, Treatment 3 was significantly different (p<0.05) from the other treatments. The serum profile revealed significant (P>0.05) differences in total protein, albumin, cholesterol, urea nitrogen and creatinine of pigs across the treatments. It can be concluded that palm oil slurry at 20% to replace maize fed to growing pigs had no deleterious effect on thehaematological profile However, it must be fed in a skip feeding programme to prevent cholesterol accumulation and muscle wastages.
Scrum biochemical respone of gestating and lactating rabbit does administered crude moringa leaf extract
(2011) Ewuola, E. O.; Sanni, K. M.; Oyedemi, O. M.; Alaba, O.; Lawal, T. T.
An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of crude Moringa oleifera leaf extract on haematologlcal and serum biochemical responses of rabbit does. Twenty- four pubertal rabbit does averaging 2200g were used for the trial that lasted for 9 weeks. They were allotted to four experimental treatments with six replicate per treatment in a completely randomised design. The animals on the control (Treatment 1) were administered water only. Rabbits on treatments 2, 3 and A were administered lOOml/L, 200ml/L and 300mJ/L crude MOLE respectively at 2.5mlMOLE/lcg body weight every 48 hours inteiyal. The serum biochemical variables (Total protein, Albumin, Globulin, Albumin/Globulin ratio, cholesterol, creatinine, Alanine amino transferase, Aspartate amino transferase, and Alkaline phosphatase) examined during gestation were not significantly influenced among the treatments. However, there were significant (p<0.05) differences in the serum urea level. among the treatments. The serum biochemical result obtained during lactation showed that- the Total protein, Albumin, Globulin, Albumin/Globulin ratio, Urea, Creatinine, ALT, A,SI] and ALP were not significantly different among the treatments. However, there were significant (p<0.05) differences in the cholesterol level among the treatments. The control rabbits that received no extract had die highest mean value (4.05mmol/L) which was nob significantly different from rabbits on T2 (3.68mmol/Z) and T3 (2.18mmoI/L), but significantly (p<0.05) higher than those on T4 which had the least mean value (L64mmol/L): This ascertains the hypocholexteroleinic effect of MOLE up to 3()0ml/L without any negative effect on the health stains of the rabbit does.
Effect of ascorbic acid as an antidote to heat stress in laying birds
(2011) Amao, E. A.; Sokunbi, O. A.; Osiayuwu, O. H.; Alaba, A. O.
This study examined the inclusion of ascorbic acid at different levels, (0.00%, 0.05%, and 0.15%) in the diets of 80 Bovan Nera layers in reducing the negative effect of heat stress on their productivity and egg qualities. The birds were allotted to four treatments of 5 replicates per treatment (4 birds per PEN). They were fed ad libitum and eggs collected per treatment were analyzed for external and internal qualitics. The result showed significant difference (0.05) in egg length, egg width, yolk index. shell thickness, shell weight, membrane weight, shell surface area and shell density. The mean value for shell thickness favors bird feed ascorbic acid especially at 0.10% inclusion level. Inclusion of ascorbic acid in layers diet favors shell thickness and shell strength in heat stressed layers.
Assessment of pH of boar's semen extended with zobo (hibuscus sabdariffa L)
(2010) Alaba, O.; Sokunbi, A.; Ewuola, E. O.
The use of extender lias been adjudged to be necessary in the preservation of semen and optimal utilisation in artificial insemination technique. In this study, Zobo extract (ZE) an unconventional extender was used to extend boar semen in comparison with standard extender Beltsvitle Thawing Solution (UTS) using pH as parameter for semen quality assessment. ZE of different concentrations (levels) (2.5g/l00ml, 5.0g/100ml, 7.5g/100ml and lO.Og/lOOml) were prepared and the ratio of extenders to semen was 4:1. After the semen extension, the mixtures were stored in a refrigerator at IS °C to IS °C for 24 hours. Spermatozoa pll of the extended semen was evaluated at Ohr, and thereafter at 6, 12, IS and 24hours. Data obtained were analyzed using the General Linear Model (GLM) procedure of the Statistical analysis Software (SAS, 1999). The results obtained showed significant differences (p0.05) difference were observed in the two extenders at 12 hours of storage. Both extenders had a significant decrease with the periods of storage. Findings in this study suggest that ZE could favourably compete with the standard BTS extender.