Performance, Carcass and Organ Characteristics of Broiler Chicken Administered Aqueous Extract of Centrosema pubescens
Comfort A. Essien
Animal Science
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The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of administration of Centrosema pubescens leaf extract on growth, carcass and organ characteristics of broiler chickens. A total of one hundred and twenty day old chicks (Arbor acre) were assigned to four experimental treatments namely T1 (CLE 0ml) ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Performance Characteristics and Blood Profile of Rabbits Fed Diet Containing Varying Levels of Hibiscus Sabdaridda (Rosselle) Residue
Emem I. Evans, Ekaette F. Udo, Idorenyin M. Sam
Animal Science
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A total of sixteen cross bred weaned rabbits of both sexes with an average initial weight of 366.19g were used in a feeding trial to determine the growth performance and blood profile of rabbits using Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx residue. Four experimental diets were formulated comprising of 0, 5, ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Genetic Diversity of Newbouldia laevis as Revealed by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Markers
Ndubuisi M. C. Nwakanma, Lauretta N. Ofodile, Dayo Adedoyin, Ifeanyi C. Ibegbunam, Ganiyat Y. Saliu, Anderson I. Okafor, Oluwaseyifunmi A. Omotayo, Florence F. Egbuchua, Olaniyi Aboyade-Cole
Crop/Plant Science
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Newbouldia laevis is a medium-sized angiosperm in the Bignoniaceae family that thrives throughout Tropical Africa, from Guinea Savannahs to deep woods. Patients of elephantiasis, dysentery, rheumatic swellings, syphilis, constipation, and pile have all been shown to benefit from the plant in Nige... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Farm Asset Formation and Inequality among Off-Farm and Non- Off-Farm Livestock Income Earners in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Nsikan E. Bassey, Onah O. Gabriella, and Onyia C. Chiebonam
Agric Economics and Extension
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This study examined farm capital formation and inequality among livestock farmers in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Data was collected using questionnaire from 120 livestock farmers selected through a multi-stage random sampling and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Z test... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Evaluation of the Blood Profile of Pubertal Boars Fed Tetrapleura tetraptera Pod Pulp Meal
Jonas Ezea, Onuoha I. Okocha, Johnson C. Ezike, Mary A. Oguike, Udo Herbert
Animal Science
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A total of 18, 6-week old crossbred (Large White x Duroc) weaner boars, averaging 9.47kg were used to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of Tetrapleura tetraptera pod pulp meal (TPM) on their haematological and serum chemistry profiles for a period of 16 weeks. The boars were randomly assigned ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Seed Bed Preparation on the Growth and Yield of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagitifolium) in Obio Akpa, South Eastern Nigeria
Patrick I. Udounang, Fidel E. Akpainyang
Crop/Plant Science
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Field experiment was conducted at the Akwa Ibom state University Teaching and Research farm during the 2019 cropping season to assess the effect of seed bed preparations on the growth and yield of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagitifolium) in Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom, South Eastern Nigeria. The exp... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Growth Performance and Biochemical Components of Blood of West African Dwarf Goats Raised Under Different Housing Systems
Metiabasi D. Udo, Blessing S. Friday, Glory D. Eyoh, and Itoro D. Udoumoh
Animal Science
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The study was conducted to investigate the growth performance of West African dwarf (WAD) goats under different housing system. Sixteen WAD goats of age 6-8 months old were raised under four different housing systems (concrete -T1, mud -T2, Bamboo -T3 and Zinc -T4). Each treatment group had four ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
VARIETAL RESPONSE OF MAIZE (Zea mays) TO RESIDUAL K FERTILIZATION ON COASTAL PLAIN SAND OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Florence O. Umoh, Victor E. Osodeke, and Demian O. Asawalam
Soil Science
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Two years field experiments were conducted on Coastal Plain Sand at Akwa Ibom State University Research Farm, Obio Akpa Campus in 2013 and 2014 to evaluate varietal response of maize, two hybrid (Oba super 1 and 2) and one local variety (Uwep) to residual K fertilization at varying K rates of 0,... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF (WAD) BUCKS FED GRADED LEVELS OF TOASTED JACKFRUIT SEED MEAL
Glory D. Eyoh, Glory L. Ibanga, MetiAbasi D. Udo, Edem E. Offiong
Animal Science
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An experiment was conducted at the Akwa Ibom State University, Department of Animal Science research farm to determine the effect of graded levels of toasted Jackfruit seed (JFS) meal on growth performance, haematology, serum biochemistry and cost analysis of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks. The e... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Analysis of Profitability and Adoption of Nr 8082 Cassava Technology Among Adopters and Non-Adopter in Abia State, Nigeria
Nzeakor, F. C. and Ume, S. I.
Agric Economics and Extension
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Profitability and adoption of Nr 8082 cassava production technologies by smallholder farmers in Abia State of Nigeria were studied using two hundred and forty respondents (one hundred and twenty adopters and one hundred and twenty non-adopters) for detailed study. The sampled farmers were selecte... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
INFLUENCE OF ANIMAL MANURE AND MURIATE OF POTASH ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND COCOYAM YIELD ON AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND RESEARCH FARM, NIGERIA
Okon E. Udoh, Otobong A Essien, Florence, O. Umoh, Ndarake E. Etukudoh, and Ifiokobong M. Umoren
Soil Science
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Degradation is a serious problem affecting soil quality and crop yield. Integrated soil fertility management is an effective approach in improving soil productivity. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of animal manures and muriate of potash on selected soil properties,... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils and Plant Samples around some Dumpsites in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Inibehe E. Tommy, Florence O. Umoh, Christiana J. Ijah
Soil Science
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The study examined the concentration of heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Ni, Cu, Pb) in soils and Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis)) growing wildly around some dumpsites in Uyo, Nigeria. Soil (0 – 30cm) and plant samples were collected at distances of 0 – 20m, 20 – 40m, 40 – 60m, 60 – 80m, 80 ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Technical Efficiencies of TMS Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Ume, S. I. and Kaine, A. I. N
Agric Economics and Extension
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Technical efficiency of TMS cassava varieties by farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was studied. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected using multi-stage random sampling techniques. Primary data for the study was collected using a well-structured questionnaire and complimented with interv... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
