Browsing by Author "Babayemi, O. J."

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ABN 200: Introduction to agricultural biochemistry
(Center for External Studies, University of Ibadan, 2002) Babayemi, O. J.; Abu, O. A.; Sokunbi, O. A.
ANS 210: Principles of animal production
(Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan, 2003) Babayemi, O. J.; Abu, O. A.; Sokunbi, O. A.; Ogunsola, O. O.
An experiment was conducted to compare the utilization of tephrosia candida and leucaena leucocephala in mixtures with Panicum maximum as feed for small ruminants, using the artificial bag technique of feed evaluation. Three West African dwarf (WAD) sheep with rumen cannula were used for the experiment. T. candida was formulated into diets with P. maximum as diets A, B and C while L. leucocephala was formulated into diets with P. maximum as diets D, E and F in the ratio 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 respectively for both legumes. The degradation characteristics indicated L. leucocephala – based diets as being more (P < 0.05) degradable in the rumen than the T. candida – based diets, with diet D having the highest potential degradability (a+b) value.
(Academic Journals, 2013-05) Odedire, J. A.; Babayemi, O. J.; Ososanya, T. O.
An experiment was conducted to compare the utilization of tephrosia candida and Leucaena leucocephala in mixtures with Panicum maximum as feed for small ruminants, using the artificial bag technique of feed evaluation. Three West African dwarf (WAD) sheep with rumen cannula were used for the experiment. T. candida was formulated into diets with P. maximum as diets A, B and C while L. leucocephala was formulated into diets with P. maximum as diets D, E and F in the ratio 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 respectively for both legumes. The degradation characteristics indicated L. leucocephala – based diets as being more (P < 0.05) degradable in the rumen than the T. candida – based diets, with diet D having the highest potential degradability (a+b) value.
Haematology of pregnant West African dwarf ewes fed siam weed-based rations
(Animal Science Association of Nigeria, 2004) Anurudu, N. F.; Babayemi, O. J.; Ososanya, T.
There is relatively scanty information on normal blood values for sheep in Nigeria as regards the nature and the level of forage inclusion in the diets. The study was set up to assess the effects of siam weed on blood chemistry of pregnant West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep. Sixteen WAD sheep that have lambed once were allocated in a completely randomized design to four diets with different levels of siam weed leaf meal (SWLM) diets inclusion: 0% (Diet A), 15% (Diet B), 30% (Diet C) and 45% (Diet D). Variations in haematological parameters due to treatments were inconsistently significant except for Erythrocyte/ red blood cell (RBC). The Leukocyte/white blood cell (mm3 xlO3) varied from 5.64 (diet B) to 8.81 (diet A) in the last trimester. The lowest packed cell volume (28%) was obtained for sheep on 30% siam weed leaf meal (SWLM). Erythrocyte values were low ranging between 5.71 and 6.37. White blood cell was normal and ranged from 5.64 in 15% to 8.81 in 0% SWLM. The values for packed cell volume slightly increased in animals on diets 0% and 45% SWLM at the end of pregnancy while those of 15% and 30% remained normal. Mean corpuscular volume (ranged 47.50 - 53.25) was beyond the normal range at late pregnancy. The results showed that pregnant sheep could tolerate the siam weed leaf meal at levels between 15 and 45% dietary inclusion without a significant alteration of the blood constituents.
Meat characteristics of bunaji, gudali and keteku breeds of cattle
(2004) Okubanjo, A. O.; Omojola, A. B.; Ogunsola, O. O.; Adewunmi, M. K.; Ajiboro, O .G.; Alabi, G. F.; Babayemi, O. J.
Carcass and meat quality traits of three breeds of cattle, which include Bunaji, Gudali and Keteku, were investigated. A total of five animals per breed were used for the study. The mean ages and live weights were not significantly different. Also, the mean carcass weight did not differ (p>0.05) significantly. The dressing percentage for Bunaji was lower (p<0.05) than for Gudali and Keteku. Back fat thickness was significantly higher (p<0.05) for Keteku and Bunaji than for Gudali while the rib eye area that was measured on the longissimus dorsi was higher in Keteku with 50cm2 while Gudali and Bunaji had 41cm2 and 33cm2 respectively. Texture of the lean meat was scored highest (p<0.05) in Gudali, followed by Bunaji while the least score was recorded for Keteku. However, the meat colour and marbling scores were not different (p>0.05) across the breeds. Shear force and cooking loss were least (p<0.05) in Keteku while Bunaji and Gudali had similar values (p>0.05) for both traits respectively.
Performance and carcass characteristics of broiler finishers fed diets supplemented with roxazyme G and exogenous phytase
(2011) Abu, O. A.; Sodeinde, A. O.; Ehaludu, J. O.; Olomola, O. O.; Babayemi, O. J.
A 21-day feeding trial involving 480, 4-week old unsexed Abhor Acre broilers was carried out in a completely randomised design to evaluate performance, carcass characteristics and cost benefit of broiler finishers fed iso- caloric and iso-nitrogenous corn-soyabean based enzyme supplemented diets. Diet 1 had no supplemented Roxazyme G and phytase (T1-basal diet). The other three diets are: T2-Roxazyme G (0.2g/kg), T3-basal diet +Phytase (lg/kg) and T4-basal diet +Roxazyme G and Phytase (0.2g/kg and lg/kg) inclusion. The objective was to observe whether addition exogenous enzymes individually or as a mixture improved efficiency of broiler finisher production. The results showed no significant differences (p>0.05) across the dietary treatments for daily feed intake, weight gain and FCR. The values obtained were in the range of 137.9g, 1191.9g and 1.45 respectively. There were no significant difference (p>0.05) in carcass weight of birds on T4, T2 and TI but birds fed both Roxazyme G and phytase had heaviest carcass weight of 1533.3g . However, birds fed diets supplemented with phytase alone had significantly lower carcass weight and dressing yield to other dietary treatments. The cut up parts were not significantly different (p>0.05) except the weights of the head, drumstick and breast meat. The cost analysis showed that it is not profitable to include the enzymes in the practical broiler finishers' diet used in this study. There was no need to include the above enzymes in the diet of broilers at finishing phase as the birds at this stage can efficiently utilize nutrients in their feed.
Principles of animal production
(Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan Press, 2003) Babayemi, O. J.; Abu, O. A.; Sokunbi, O. A.; Ogunsola, O. O.
Science and ethics
(Gbaduke Publishers, Ibadan, 2011) Babayemi, O. J.; Abu, O. A
Silage characteristics and acceptability of maize stover, cassava tops ensiled with Albizia saman pods
(Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, 2015) Saliu, L. O.; Ososanya, T. O.; Babayemi, O. J.
The use of preserved feedstuff in form of silage is a very good strategy to improve livestock performance during seasonal shortages. This study was conducted to determine the silage characteristics and the co efficient of preference of the experimental diets containing different portions of Cassava tops (CST), Maize Stover (MST) ensiled with Albizia saman pods (ASP). The ensiled mixtures were: T1: 40% CST + 0% ASP + 60% MST, T2: 30% CST + 10% ASP+ 60% MST, T3: 20% CST + 20% ASP + 60% MST, T4: 10% CST + 30% ASP + 60%, MST and T5: 0% CST + 40% ASP + 60% MST. The pH of silage ranged between 4.26 and 4.44, temperature ranges between 27.74 and 31.62°C, odour of silage were fruity. The acceptability studies using ruminants indicated that the silages had high coefficient of preference and nutritive value. This study showed that silage mixture containing cassava tops, Albizia saman pods and maize stover could be a better alternative feedstuff for ruminants during the dry season.
Unethical evidence against cattle dignity during loading, transportation anf off-loading by livestock marketers in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria
(Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 2013) Akinyemi, P. L.; Babayemi, O. J.; Abu, O. A.; Bamikole, M. K.
Some activities that showed unethical practices against cattle during loading, transportation and off-loading were considered in this paper. Three major cattle market centres (Akinyele, Bodija and Oranyan) in Ibadan metropolis were used Eighty (80) structured questionnaires were randomly administered to the cattle handlers to collect data on Systems of loading, transportation and off-loading of the animals. Visual observations, head counting and image capturing of the animals on board were made. Cattle were transported by road (100%) using different kinds of vehicle including open roofed trailer, truck, saloon cars and buses with different capacities. Cattle were arranged to stand for days under sun and rain until the final destination. Over 94% of respondents transported their animals in 1-3 days. Also, 60%parked breeds, different sizes, homed and polled cattle together in the same truck during transportation. 3.75%, 5%, 7.5% and 83.75% of handlers respectively transported their cattle in the morning, afternoon evening and at any time of the day. Cattle were loaded and off-loaded by dragging, pulling and pushing. It is concluded that there were no Standard Systems of transportation, loading and off-loading of cattle as animals were exposed to inclement weather and hardship.