Browsing by Author "Idahor, K. O."

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Growth performance and internal organs morphology of broiler chickens fed kenaf seed meal
(National Animal Production Research Institute, Zaria, Nigeria, 2017) Adeyemo, G. O.; Bamigboye, O. A.; Idahor, K. O.
Kenaf seed meal is a potential feed ingredient in poultry nutrition but little is known about its utilization in broiler diets. This study was carried out to examine the organ weights and intestinal morphology of broilers fed kenaf seed meal in combination with soya bean meal. Two hundred and forty birds were allotted to five treatments replicated six times with eight birds per replicate. The proximate composition of kenaf seed meal was determined, the broilers weight and feed intake were monitored. At six weeks of age, two birds were sacrificed per replicate and vital organs were carefully collected and weighed. Also, the villi width, height and crypt depth were measured. The results of the study show that kenaf seed meal was rich in crude protein (28%), gross energy (3,929Kca/Kg) and crude fibre (3.6%). It was observed that duodenal villi were more influenced than the ileal villi. Hence, the test diet was seemingly more absorbed in the duodenum region than in the ileum, suggesting effective nutrients utilization if offered at safe level.
Linear Body Measurements Of Grower Rabbits Fed Shea Butter Nut Meal In North Central Nigeria
(2016) Idahor, K. O.; Osaiyuwu, O.H.; Yakubu, A.
There is a high demand for rabbit either as meat, pet or laboratory animal. However, its production is still at subsistence level in Nigeria. This could be due to the rising competition between man and livestock for conventional feeds tuffs. This study was aimed at investigating the suitability of shea butter nut meal (SBNM as an unconventional fee d stuff in rabbit diets. A total of 36 rabbits weighing about 1.2kg at 7wks old, were fed 0.0% (TJ, 2.0% (TJ and 6.0% (TJ SBNM for eight weeks. The results indicated significant differences (P<0.05) among the treatments. Body weight gain values ranged from 0.03g to 0.26g. The hind limb length varied 'from 0 .1 3 - 0.38cm, hair length (0.07 - 0.16cm) and the chest circumference value varied from 0.1 - 0.33cm. Although, it was observed that the values of growth indices monitored did not follow a definite trend among the treatments. There was an increase in value of all the parameters measured throughout the study period. Thus, SBNM may probably be a suitable feedstuff at 6.0% inclusion in rabbit grower diets.
Reproduction Performance, Serum Biochemical and Growth Indices of Grower Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed Sheabutter (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) Nut Meal
(2018) Idahor, K. O.; Osayande, U. D.; Sokunbi, O. A.; Osaiyuwu, O. H.; Adua, M. M.; Igoche, L. E.; Kaye, J.
There are reports of possible world food shortage especially animal products which are veritable sources of essential nutrients required by human beings. This threat could be averted if rabbit production is increased due to its unique prolificacy, short generation interval and quick return on investment. Unfortunately, there are inadequate qualitative and quantitative feedstuffs hence, the quest for unconventional feedstuff to reduce competition with human beings for conventional food/feedstuff. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of graded levels of sheabutter nut meal on reproduction performance, serum biochemical indices and growth indices of grower rabbits. Sixty grower rabbits (1 buck: 1 doe ratio) weighing about 1kg at 7 weeks of age were randomly allocated to treatments D1 (0.0% SNM), D2 (2.0% SNM), D3 (4.0% SNM), D4 (6.0% SNM) and D5 (8.0% SNM) such that each treatment had twelve rabbits. Sheabutter nut meal was collected from sheabutter nut milling centres in Lafia metropolis and used in formulating feed for the experimental animals. Sample of sheabutter nut meal was used in proximate analysis. Data were collected on body weight, morphometric traits, conception percentage and at the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected and processed for serum biochemical indices. Results showed that the animals gained weight ranging from 0.1 to 0.26g with the highest in control treatment. The body length varied from 0.22cm in D4 to 0.33cm in D3 and the girth circumference ranged from 0.26 to 0.36cm. While the albumin was highest (29.2g/l) in control, the creatinine was lowest (70.0µmol/l) in D4, the urea varied from 3.13 to 8.7µmol/l, cholesterol (2.9 to 3.85mmol/l), triglyceride (0.83 to 0.98mmol/l) and blood glucose was superior (1.36mmol/l) in D2. Since sheabutter nut meal did not seemingly influence the physiological wellbeing of the treated rabbits it could be utilized up to 8%.