Effect of Processing on the Proximate Composition and Anti-nutritional Contents of Cola rostrata (Monkey Cola) Seed
Grace I. Christopher, Ofoninyene O. Usoro , Joseph S. Ekpo
Animal Science
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Cola rostrata plant is an important tree crop grown in many parts of Nigeria. Its fruits and seeds though high in energy remains a minor food crop due to the presence of anti-nutritional compounds. The potential for utilization of cola seed as an alternative source of energy was evaluated by asse... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Meat Quality and Sensory Evaluation of Pork from Pig fed Pro-vitamin A Cassava Leaf Meal, Pumpkin Stem and Moringa Leaf Meal as Dietary Supplements
Joseph S. Ekpo, Idorenyin M. Sam, Metiabasi D. Udo, Grace I. Christopher
Animal Science
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Three plant products: Pro-vitamin A cassava leaf meal (CLM), pumpkin stem waste (PSW) and moringa leaf meal (MLM) have been known for their high nutritional, antioxidants and therapeutic values. The objective of this study was to assess their impacts on performance, lipid profile, carcass and sen... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Female Cassava Farmers Awareness and Perception of Hiv/Aids Infection in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Kesit K. Nkeme , Uwemedimo E. Okon and Stephen E. Asuquo
Agric Economics and Extension
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The study examined the awareness and perception of female cassava farmers on HIV/AIDS infection in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The result showed that 91.7% of farmers were aware of the existence of HIV, and 96.7% were aware that HIV has no cure. Findings also showed that HIV ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Use of Food labels by students in Public Universities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Ekaette S. Udoh, Essien A. Antia-Obong, and Amadie A. Udo
Agric Economics and Extension
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Food labels are found to be a very important public health tool that is used to promote a balanced diet and enhance public health and well-being. This study employed a cross-sectional design to explore the use of food labels by students in Public Universities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A sampl... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Analysis of Household Food Security Status in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Damian I. Agom, Otu W. Ibok, and Daniel Archibong
Agric Economics and Extension
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The study analyzed food security among rural farm households in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Specifically, respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, food security status, and determinants of household food security were analysed. Primary data used for the study were derived fr... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Termites Control / Management Techniques used Among Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Idongesit J. Udousung, Comfort E. Umoh and Idaraesit U. Umoh
Agric Economics and Extension
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The study assessed the control/ management technique of termites used among farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to identify the socio-economic characteristics of farmers and to assess the various methods of control/ management techniques used by farmers in the area. ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Determinants of Off-Farm Participation and Income Among Livestock Farmers in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Nsikan E. Bassey, Oguejiofor J. Okorie and Chris N. Onyekwe
Agric Economics and Extension
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This study estimated the determinants of off-farm participation and income among livestock farmers in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Data was collected using questionnaire from 60 livestock farmers through a multi-stage random sampling and analyzed using descriptive statistics,... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Different Watering Intervals on Water Leaf (Talinum fruticosum) Growth and Foliage Yield
Arit O. Efretuei, Fidel E. Akpaninyang, Okon J. Ekwere
Crop/Plant Science
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Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) is a vegetable useful to millions of sub-Saharan Africans; eaten as a leafy vegetable and useful in herbal medicine. During the dry season waterleaf farming becomes tedious for growers because of the need to supply water to the crop. Knowledge of the adequate water... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effects of Vitamin C Supplementation on Growth Performance and Haematology of Heat-stressed Finisher Broiler Chickens
Robinson C. Unigwe, Chigozie S. Ukwueze, Joseph O. Uguru
Animal Science
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Heat-stress is one of the major factors militating against poultry production particularly in the tropics, such as Nigeria. Supplementation of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, has been used to reduce effects of heat-stress in poultry. Therefore, a four-week experiment was designed to assess th... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Growth Performance, Haematology and Serum Biochemical Indices of West African dwarf (WAD) Goats Fed Boiled Wild Cocoyam and Panicum maximum as Basal Diet
Metiabasi D. Udo, Dorathy Etukudoh, Glory D. Eyoh, Loveday Okon, Iko-obong Ekette
Animal Science
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production cost of feed, militate against West African dwarf goat productive performance. Wild cocoyam (Caladium bicolor) is an alternative feedstuff which is readily available and not in competition with man therefore suffices. This has led to the investigation of the growth performance, hematol... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Growth Performance and Economics of Production of West African Dwarf Bucks Fed Different Forms of Coelocaryon preussii Seed Meal
Inemesit E. Akpan, Glory. D. Eyoh, MetiAbasi. D. Udo, Ubak. E. Ekpo
Animal Science
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The study was carried out to determine the performance and economics of production of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed raw and differently processed Coelocaryon preussii seed meals. Sixteen (16) West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks aged between 6 and 9 months with mean live weight of 6.57 + 0.92kg we... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
