Predicting some Milk Constituents from Linear Body Measurements and Udder Characteristics of Bunaji Cows Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques
Adetunji O. Iyiola-Tunji, Idris O. Muniru, Yahya M. Muktar, Paul A. John, Hauwa K. Yahaya, Kenedy Kevin, Jamila Yusuf
Animal Science
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Machine Learning techniques are capable of being used in agriculture since they are powerful, fast and flexible tools for classification and predictions of traits of economic importance, particularly those involving nonlinear systems. This study aimed to show how well machine learning methods cou... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Fixing Collinearity Instability in Body Weight Estimation Based on Morpho-biometrical Traits of Rabbits Bucks
Iliya Mallam, Kuje A. Ombugu
Animal Science
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Morpho-biometric studies were conducted on 32 growing rabbit bucks comprising Chinchilla, New Zealand white and Dutch breeds to identify the estimation of body weight collinearity. The body weight and biometric traits taken were analyzed using statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) ve... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Response to Selection for Body weight and Linear Body Traits in Breeds of Rabbit
Usman A. Eshimutu, Bartholomew I. Nwagu, Mohammed Kabir, Adetunji O. Iyiola-Tunji, Anthony K. Olutunmogun, Musa Aliyu
Animal Science
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An assessment of the selection response of body weight and linear body traits in breeds of rabbit in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria was conducted. A population of 48 matured rabbits consisting of three breeds; New Zealand white, Chinchilla and Dutch was used in the experiment. Each breed represente... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Profile Distribution of Iron and Zinc in Soils formed from Three Different Parent Materials in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Christiana J. Ijah, Florence O.Umoh, Otobong A. Essien, Itakufok G. U, Victor I. Moses
Soil Science
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The distribution of total and available levels of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) was studied in three major soil types derived from different parent materials in Akwa Ibom State. The parent materials were: Sandstone (SS), Coastal Plain Sands (CPS) and Beach Ridge Sands (BRS), respectively. Six represen... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Estimation of Carcass Yield from Morphometric Traits of ROSS 308 Strain of Broiler Chicken Raised in Humid Zone of Nigeria
Uko N. Ebong, Idorenyin M. Sam, Comfort A. Essien, Loveday S. Okon
Animal Science
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Carcass yield is an important trait in broiler production which determines the profitability of the enterprise. This research was done to establish the correlation between morphometric traits and carcass yield as well as estimate carcass yield from morphometric traits of ROSS 308 broiler chicken... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effects of Parity on Udder and Teat Traits among Three Breeds of Cattle Raised Extensively in Nigeria
Ayuba Dauda, Philip J. Ahmadu
Animal Science
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Selection of dairy cows traditionally among farmers using phenotypic traits is a major problem in the northern part of Nigeria. This work studied udder and teat traits of cows based on three parities (parity 1, 2 and 3). The knowledge of the relationship between the physical characteristics of th... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Breeds on Milk Yield and Persistency of Cows Raised under Extensive Management System in Nigeria
Ayuba Dauda, Yusuf Idi
Animal Science
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Milk persistence in dairy cows is an economically important trait that will determine profit for the dairy industry and will help to overcome immeasurable diseases in dairy. cows. This study looked at the best breed that will maintain persistency for a certain time and ranked the animals based on... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Evaluation of Some Growth and Yield Traits of Nine Cultivars of White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata poir.)
Okon J. Ekwere, Arit O. Efretuei, Patrick I. Udounang, Fidel E. Akpaninyang
Crop/Plant Science
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White guinea yam is a chief source of carbohydrate in West Africa. Knowledge of the relationship between its agronomic traits and tuber yield can contribute to improving management practices and selecting the right cultivars for optimum yield. Field experiments were conducted during the 2021 and ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
