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Item EFFECT OF BORASSUS AETHIOPUM EXTRACT AS A BIOLOGICAL EXTENDER ON SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS, FERTILITY AND HATCHABILITY IN CHICKENS(2017) Adeyina, A. O.; Akanbi, A. S; Okukpe, K. M.; Ogba, I; Alli, O. I.; Adegboye, A. A.; Bolaji, M.Borassus aethiopum extract as a biological extender was evaluated on semen quality, fertility and hatchability in chickens under conditions of warm preservation at 37oC. The extenders were prepared in 1:5 and 1:10 ratios (extract to normal saline) and preserved for 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours respectively in a factorial design layout. There was no significant (p>0.05) effect of the extender on semen characteristics within 2 hours of preservation. However, motility (%) was significantly (p<0.05) reduced when the semen was preserved for more than 2 hours. Interactions between the extender ratios and the period of preservation were significant (p<0.05) for motility (%), dead and abnormal cells. Motility (%) was insignificantly (p>0.05) higher in the extender of 1:10 than in the extender of 1:5 and it was above 70%. Using the extender of 1:10 in the fertility and hatchability trial in a completely randomized design layout showed that fertility decreased, 95% in the 0hour treatment to 73% in the 4-hour treatment while hatchability decreased from 71.4% in the 0-hour treatment to 61.5% in the 4-hour treatment. It may be concluded that the Borassus aethiopum extract could be used to extend and preserve the semen of chickens for 3 hours providing good fertility and hatchability of eggs.Item Effect of Different Protein and Energy Levels on Reproductive Performance of Guinea Hens(2013-03) Alli, O. I.; Ayorinde, K. L.The effect of different protein and energy levels on the reproductive performance of guinea hens was studied using one (100) hundred hens that were randomly allocated to one of the treatment groups. The treatment groups consist of 5 levels of protein (16%, 18%, 20%, 22% and 24%) and 2 levels of energy (2750 and 2850kcal/kg) in a 5 x 2 factorial design. In the experiment that lasted 52 weeks, data were collected on age at first egg, body weight at first egg, egg number, egg weight, egg mass, hen day production and egg quality. The protein levels had significant influence (P<0.05) on age at first egg, egg number, egg mass and hen day production. Feed intake averaged 88.8 – 89.1g on 16 and 22% protein diets and were significantly (P<0.05) lower than 18% (102.0g) and 24% (104.7g). The group on 20% protein performed better (P<0.05) than other protein groups. Body weight at onset of lay and average egg weight did not differ (P>0.05) between the protein groups. The energy levels had no significant effect ((P>0.05) on the different parameters measured. The result of the study suggests that 20% crude protein and 2750kcal/kg ME improve performance of guinea hens in the tropics. Keywords: Guinea hens, protein, energy, egg productionItem Effect of Production System on Growth Performance of Indigenous Guinea Fowls ( Numida meleagris galeata Pallas(Animal Production Department, Kogi state University, 2016) Alli, O. I.; Toye, A. A.; Ayorinde, K. L.In a study to determine the effect of production systems on performance of guinea fowls, birds were raised either on the deep litter or in battery cages. Each group comprised of 200 unsexed keets kept at a stocking density of 0.06m2/bird and were observed from 4 weeks up to 20 weeks of age. The birds were fed ad libitum and necessary vaccinations were given. Data obtained on feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio and mortality were compared using the unpaired t-test. Production system had significant influence (P<0.05) on body weight at week 20, total feed intake, total weight gain and feed conversion ratio. Birds raised in cages had better weight gain (773.5 and 651.0g for cage and deep litter respectively). While feed intake was higher for birds raised on the deep litter (5602.33 and 5118.60g for litter and cage, respectively), feed conversion ratio was better with birds raised in cages (6.62 and 8.61). Mortality was similar for birds raised under both systems. It was concluded that better body weight can be achieved by raising guinea fowls in cages.Item Effect of Storage Condition on Chemical Properties of Japanese Quail and Chicken Eggs.(Animal Science Association of Nigeria., 2018) Chimezie, V. O.; Adeyemi, K. D.; Yusuff, A. T.; Alli, O. I.; Babatunde, A. S.Item Heritability Estimates for Body Weight in purebred and crossbred Nigerian Goats.(National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria:, 2015) Yusuff, A. T.; Sola-Ojo, F. E.; Ojo, V.; Alli, O. I.; Fayeye, T. R.Item Physiological and haematoplogical indices of two Nigerian goat breeds reared under uniform conditions during dry season(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, 2017) Yusuff, A. T.; Alli, O. I.; Adeoye, A. A.; Awodi, A. S.; Yunusa, M. M.; Dabo, M.Item Relationship among some intrinsic milk related traits in extensively managed West African dwarf does(ASAN, 2018-09-13) Yusuff, A. T.; Badmos, A. A.; Alli, O. I.; Fayeye, T. R.Scrutiny of milk production traits is a necessity towards identifying dairy potentiality of West African Dwarf does. Mammary gland morphometric characteristic of lactating extensively managed West African Dwarf (WAD) does (n = 330) was examined based on age, lactation length (LL) and kids’ number. Udder traits (length-UL; width- UW and circumference - UC) and teat traits (Length –TL; diameter- TD and distance between teats -DBT) were examined. Data obtained were subjected to Pearson correlation. The result revealed a nonsignificant influence of kids’ number on all the traits while a significant (P<0.05) but negative correlation coefficient (-0.198) was observed between UC and LL. A strong association was obtained among all the udder traits (UC, UL, UW) and between DBT and udder traits (UC: r = 0.544; UL: r = 0.667 ; UW: r = 0.588). This study concluded that age and lactation length of lactating WAD does had minimal influence on teat and udder characteristics but a selection priority for UL has greater tendency to accompany increase in other mammary gland parts.Item Response of Broilers to Graded Levels of Distillers Dried Grain(2012-02) Bolu, S.A.; Alli, O. I.; Esuola, P. O.A total of one hundred (100) day old broilers of mixed sexes were used to investigate the effects of graded levels of distillers dried grain on performance, nutrient utilization, and carcass evaluation. The birds were randomly allocated to five treatment groups of 20birds, and were further replicated five times. The five treatments comprised of graded levels of Distiller Dried Grain (DDG) in 0, 10, 20, 30 40% inclusion to replace maize. Feed intake, weight gain and feed/gain ratio were significantly affected (P<0.05) by levels of DDG. Average daily feed intake increased with increasing levels of DDG. Birds fed 40% DDG had the highest (72.90g/bird/day) feed intake while the birds on the control diet had the lowest (68.04g/bird/day) feed intake. Weight gain was significantly affected (P<0.05) by dietary DDG. Birds fed 10% DDG had the highest weight gain (27.95g/bird/day). Beyond this dietary inclusion level (10%), weight gain continued to decrease. Birds fed 40% DDG had the lowest weight gain (23.10g/bird/day). Nutrient retention was significantly affected (P<0.05) by dietary DDG. Protein and fat retention decreased with increase in level of dietary DDG. These nutrients were retained more by broilers fed 10% dietary level of DDG. Dietary levels of DDG had no significant influence (P<0.05) on the relative weight of the different body parts. It was concluded that up to 10% DDG can be used in broiler starter and finisher diet.Item Somatic cell and cheesemaking variables of WAD goat milk: Influence of parity and lactation stage(Faculty of Animal Science, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia., 2021) Yusuff, A. T.; Badmos, A. A.; Awofadeju, E. V.; Akintunde, A. A.; Alli, O. I.; Chimezie, V. O.; Fayeye, T. R.The suitability of any goat breed for dairy purposes depends on its assessment of milk-related traits. This study evaluates the influence of parity and lactation stage on somatic cell count (SCC) and cheese-making variables of West African Dwarf (WAD) goat milk. A total of 48 lactating WAD does of three different parities (the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) were milked over a period of time-phased into three stages of lactation (early, mid, and late). The milk was subjected to SCC and cheese-making during which coagulation time, cheese yield (CY), whey volume, and whey pH were recorded. Collected data were subjected to analysis of variance and Pearsons’ correlation. The result revealed that the milk SCC of the does in the 3rd parity (2.16 x 105 cells) was significantly (p<0.05) higher than 1.89 x 105 and 1.87 x 105 cells in the milk of the 1st and the 2nd parity does respectively. There was a similar variation trend of SCC as lactation progresses in each of the parities. The CY significantly increased (p<0.05) as lactation progresses in the 1st parity (early – 16.95%; mid – 17.21%; late – 20.85%) while, the milk of the 2nd and the 3rd parity from mid to late lactation stage yielded statistically similar cheese that was comparable with late lactation CY of the 1st parity does. The lactation stage and SCC were positively correlated with CY. The volume and pH of the whey were neither affected by the lactation stage nor parity. The study concludes that parity uncovers the effect of lactation stage on the milk SCC of WAD does while the milk obtained from mid to late lactation stage yields more cheese.