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Lameness and its associated hematological features among Nigerian breeds of goats in Ibadan, Nigeria
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2020) Olaogun S. C.; Oyetoyinbo T. E.
Clinical lameness manifesting in various form is one of the commonest condition often encountered in Nigeria with its adverse socio-economic consequences. A total of 96 lame goats were sampled at the livestock markets, Ibadan, Nigeria. Blood samples were aseptically collected into well labeled heparinized bottles from lame goats with signalment such as breed, age, sex and level of severity classified and recorded appropriately. Blood samples were analyzed by adopting standard hematological procedure (manual counts). Lameness was highest in Red Sokoto goats 79.2% and lowest 8.3% in Crossed bred goats. Majority 66.6% were males and 33.3% were females. Lameness was more in young than adult goats, 2-2½year 41.66% and >4year 20.83%. Significant difference (P≤0.05) observed in the values of lymphocytes between breeds with higher values in crossed breed compared to others. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the values of RBC and platelet counts between age groups, with lower values of (7.13±0.39 and 3.82±0.2) respectively in adult goats. We therefore conclude that lame cross bred goats appeared more resilient with improved hematological features, significant reduction in RBC and platelet counts should be taken into consideration during management of lameness in adult goats in particular.
Preliminary nutritional evaluation of cashew nuts from different locations in Nigeria
(Wilolud Journals, 2011) Ologunde, M. O.; Omosebi, M. O.; Ariyo, O.; Olunlade, B. A.; Abolaji, R. A.
Cashew nut samples from three geographical locations of Nigeria viz: Anambra state, Oyo state and Kogi state were obtained and analysis were carried out on the nuts and oil. The proximate composition of the cashew nuts was determined. The extracted oil was analyzed for both physical (colour, specific gravity and refractive index) and chemical (saponification value, iodine value, peroxide value and free fatty acid value) properties. The vitamin content of the samples was also determined. The protein content ranged from 23.42% – 26.39%, the moisture content ranged from 5.66% - 6.17%, ash content ranged from 3.03% - 3.18% and the crude fibre content ranged from 5.60% - 6.12%. The fat content of the cashew nut from Oyo state was the highest (42.03%) followed by the cashew nut from Kogi state (40.72%) while the cashew nut from Anambra state had the least value (40.15%). The refractive index ranged from 1.452 – 1.463nD 20ºC and specific gravity ranged from 0.848 – 0.860g/cm3. The oil from the three samples had a light yellow colour. The saponification value ranged from 233.19 – 237.00mgKOH/g oil; iodine value 83.65 – 86.93mgKI/100g oil; peroxide value 19.75 – 20.34meqO2/Kg oil and free fatty acid 0.05046 – 0.05601%. The mineral content of the samples correlated with the values from literature. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 95% confidence limit and Duncan test. There was significant difference between the Vitamin A and B12 content, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, moisture, fat, fibre, ash, carbohydrate and free fatty acid content of the samples while there was no significant difference in the Vitamin B12 and B6, Iron, Zinc, Iodine value and Saponification value of the samples. The cashew nuts from the different locations demonstrated high potential as industrial materials.
Adequacy of nutrients intakes among pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria
(African Journals Online, 2010) Ariyo, O.; Omosebi, M. O.
Action to reduce infant and child mortality must incorporate maternal health including ensured adequate nutrients intakes before and during pregnancy. Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is a strong determinant of pregnancy outcome as well as the health, well being, development and quality of life of the unborn child. This study is crosssectional in design and evaluated the adequacy of nutrients intakes of Nigerian pregnant women. 72 pregnant women attending ante-natal care clinic had their nutrients intakes assessed using a structured 24-hour dietary recall questionnaire. The age of the respondents ranged from 17 to 45 years with a mean of 26.4±4.1 years and the gestational age ranged from 12 to 36 weeks with a mean of 28.5±3.6weeks. Percentages RDA met in the first trimester of pregnancy were 135.5%, 82.6%, 84.5% and 40.0% for energy, protein, iron and calcium respectively. In the second trimester of pregnancy, percentages met were 145.4%, 82.6%, 89.3% and 43.5%. The respondents in the third trimester of pregnancy met 138.7% of the energy RDA while percentages protein, iron and calcium met were 77.4%, 76.5%, and 57.5% respectively. There were inadequacies in all the nutrients evaluated except in energy
intake. The result calls for the need to increase nutrition education/counseling among women of child bearing age.
Efforts should be increased to ensure adequate nutrients intakes among pregnant women.
Contribution of Adequate Nutrition in Cognitive development in Children
(Alexander von Humboldt (AvH), 2018) Ariyo, O.
Adequate nutrition is essential to ensure health, well-being, productivity and active life. In addition, it is a major determinant of intellectual development, yet the burden of malnutrition in its diverse forms remains high in Asia and Africa. Though many programmes exist to address this burden, some are particularly focused on the sensitive window of opportunity to give children healthy start in life. This paper attempts to summarise the contribution of adequate nutrition to cognitive development and discuss some of the programmes that are in place to reduce this burden.
The first 1000 days of life is widely considered as particularly crucial following the milestone sequential development of the various brain tissues and neurons. This period emphasises the need to promote adequate nutrition prior, during and post pregnancy. Optimal infant and young child feeding practices should be promoted. Although several nutrients are important for healthy neurodevelopment, protein, zinc, iron, folate, iodine, vitamins A, D, B., and B; and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have specific roles at different phases of neurodevelopment. Consequently, inadequate supply of these nutrients early in life may cause life-long deficits in brain function. In Nigeria several multi-sector programmes are being implemented and some of these reflexively promote neurodevelopment in the first 1000 days of life. Some of these programmes include essential nutrition actions, infant and young child feeding, maternal, newborn and child health week, salt iodisation, food fortification, bio- fortification, supplementation programmes, nutrition education among others.
Skills acquisition for publishers in the sir: demands, plans and prospects
(Extension Publications Limited, 2025) Adegbore, A. M.
Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) ushers in a human-centred technological paradigm with artificial intelligence (Al) and emerging technologies combined with human imagination, ethics and individualisation. This study examines the significance of 5IR to the publishing industry in terms of the skill needs, preparedness, strategic action and possibilities emerging for publishers. Thematic analysis of fifteen peer-reviewed articles was conducted using a systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA framework to address five critical research questions. The findings reveal that the most critical skills for publishers in 5IR are digital literacy, data analytics- flexibility, emotional intelligence and knowledge of Al uses. Whilst others are entering digital-human collaborative environments via modular systems an: shared infrastructures, the majority are ill-prepared due to infrastructural attitudinal and strategic deficits. New models of professional development like individualised learning routes and networked experiences, are also identified as the key to equipping publishers with 5IR-relevant skills. All the same, barriers like resistance to change, decreasing access to training an: legacy CPD routines persist. Despite such challenges, conversion e: publishing practices based on 5IR principles is of significant benefit including efficiency of operations, tailored provision of content, global access and sustainability of the industry in the long term. The article concludes by recommending interventions at the policy level, training, infrastructure an: innovation to facilitate publishers to convert to the demands of the 5IR age These findings are critical not just to the professional growth of publishers but also to the applicability of the publishing industry within a more digitalised and human-centric knowledge economy.