10 research outputs found
HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES OF RABBIT BUCKS TO QUANTITATIVE FEED RESTRICTION AND FEEDING TIME
No full textThe experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of feed restriction, feeding time and their interaction on haematological and serum profile in rabbit bucks. Eighteen (18) rabbit bucks were used for the study. The rabbit bucks were fed 75.00, 67.50 and 60.00g commercial growers’ pellets to represent 100, 90 and 80% daily ration respectively. The eighteen rabbit bucks were divided into two groups of nine (9) bucks each. The first group was fed in the morning while the second group was fed their daily ration in the evening. Bucks fed 100% daily ration served as control. The study adopted a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement in completely randomized design (CRD). At the end of the 4th week of the experiment, blood samples were collected from each replicate for determination of hematological and serum biochemical indices. Data obtained were subjected to General linear model (GLM) procedure in a completely randomized design, using IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The result showed that feed restriction affected (p<0.05) PCV, WBC, neutrophils, lymphocytes and platelets of rabbit bucks in the study. Feeding time significantly influenced (p<0.05) PCV, neutrophils and lymphocytes. Restricted feeding significantly affected (p<0.05) total protein, creatinine and serum enzymes. There was significant interaction between feed restriction and time of feeding on AST and ALT of the bucks fed 90% daily ration. In conclusion, Feeding rabbit bucks 90% of their daily ration in the evening improves most haematological and serum biochemical parameters without compromising the health of the animals
PERFORMANCE, HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY OF RABBIT BUCKS FED SUPPLEMENTAL LEVELS OF Saccharomyces cerevisiae
No full textThis study was carried out to investigate the effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of rabbit bucks. Eighteen bucks were used for the study. They were assigned to three treatment groups with 6 bucks per treatment, replicated 3 times in a completely randomized design for twenty-eight (28) days. The bucks were allowed one week of acclimatization before the commencement of the study, during which they were fed commercial growers diets and forages. The bucks were fed a formulated ration supplemented with S. cerevisiae at 0.0, 0.3 and 0.6g respectively and were coded T1, T2 and T3 respectively. T1served as control. Growth parameters, haematological indices and serum chemistry were measured in the course of the study. The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SPSS version 21, and means were separated using Duncan of same software. The results revealed that S. cerevisae did not have effect (p>0.05) on the growth parameters in the rabbit bucks. This study revealed that Saccharomyces cerevisiae did not have significant effect (p>0.05) in the PCV of bucks in the study as T1, T2 and T3 all had similar (p>0.05) PCV values of 39.00, 39.00 and 41.00% respectively. S. cerevisiae influenced (P<0.05) serum enzymes but did not have significant effect (p>0.05) on total protein, blood urea, ALT creatinine and glucose. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of S. cerevisiae at 0.60% did not have significant effect on growth parameters and most haematological and serum biochemical indices.
HAEMATOLOGY, SERUM BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES AND LIPID PROFILE OF RABBIT DOES FED DIETARY SUPPLEMENTAL LEVELS OF TURMERIC (Curcuma longer) RHIZOME MEAL
No full textThis study was undertaken to examine the haematological characteristics, serum biochemical indices, and lipid profile responses of rabbit does following dietary supplementation with turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome meal. A total of twenty-four rabbit does were randomly distributed into four treatment groups comprising six animals each, with each group further divided into three replicates of two does per unit. The animals were raised under intensive management in wired hutches, with all necessary welfare protocols observed. Four experimental diets were prepared to include turmeric rhizome meal at 0.0%, 1.0%, 2.0%, and 3.0% inclusion levels. At the end of a 16-week feeding period, 3 ml of blood was collected from a randomly selected doe per replicate into EDTA-treated tubes for haematological analysis. Additional samples were collected for serum biochemical assays. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) under a completely randomized design (CRD) with SPSS version 21. The results indicated that turmeric supplementation significantly (p<0.05) affected packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell (RBC) count, white blood cell (WBC) count, haemoglobin concentration (Hb), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC). PCV was highest in groups T3 and T1, with values of 39.33% and 38.00%, respectively. Significant (p<0.05) effects were also observed on serum urea, enzymes, and creatinine levels. Total protein values ranged from 64.50 to 71.50 g/dL. These findings suggest that incorporating turmeric at a 2.0% dietary level enhances haematological and biochemical profiles, thereby promoting improved health status in rabbit does
Governance and Security Challenges in Nigeria: The Bane of Development
No full textIn the 21st century, Nigeria continue facing myriads of challenges in the area of governance; ranging from lopsided policy initiations and inadequate will for policy implementation. This issue has negatively affected Nigeria’s bid towards national development. The hope of most Nigerians on the use of state power for a sustainable socio-economic transformation in the 21st century has been dashed. It is on this note that the study focuses on the challenges of governance and national development in Nigeria, with reference to 21st century. The methodology is both descriptive and analytical. The study reveals that bad governance in Nigeria remains a bane to national development in all spheres of life. The paper argues that much of government’s development initiatives have remained elitist, bias to development, unfocused and have failed to significantly impact positively on the generality of people who are the main target of development. The paper recommends a fundamental change in the country’s governance in order to arrest the bottlenecks that have militated against national development in Nigeria
HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES OF RABBIT BUCKS TO QUANTITATIVE FEED RESTRICTION AND FEEDING TIME
No full textThe experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of feed restriction, feeding time and their interaction on haematological and serum profile in rabbit bucks. Eighteen (18) rabbit bucks were used for the study. The rabbit bucks were fed 75.00, 67.50 and 60.00g commercial growers’ pellets to represent 100, 90 and 80% daily ration respectively. The eighteen rabbit bucks were divided into two groups of nine (9) bucks each. The first group was fed in the morning while the second group was fed their daily ration in the evening. Bucks fed 100% daily ration served as control. The study adopted a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement in completely randomized design (CRD). At the end of the 4th week of the experiment, blood samples were collected from each replicate for determination of hematological and serum biochemical indices. Data obtained were subjected to General linear model (GLM) procedure in a completely randomized design, using IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The result showed that feed restriction affected (p<0.05) PCV, WBC, neutrophils, lymphocytes and platelets of rabbit bucks in the study. Feeding time significantly influenced (p<0.05) PCV, neutrophils and lymphocytes. Restricted feeding significantly affected (p<0.05) total protein, creatinine and serum enzymes. There was significant interaction between feed restriction and time of feeding on AST and ALT of the bucks fed 90% daily ration. In conclusion, Feeding rabbit bucks 90% of their daily ration in the evening improves most haematological and serum biochemical parameters without compromising the health of the animals
Use of Mobile Phone by Intercity Commercial Motorist in Three Towns in Benue State, Nigeria - A Threat to Road Crash
No full textInappropriate use of mobile phone by motorist has become an emerging issue of concern, most especially in low- and middle-income countries where majority of road accidents occur annually. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 360 intercity commercial motorist in three towns in Benue State, Nigeria between April and May, 2013 using multi-staged sampling technique to assess the practice of mobile phones and the associated prevalence of auto clash. The data were analysed using SPSS (version 17) with statistical significant set at p-value of 0.05. Ninety -five (26.4%) receive calls only, 7921.9%) receive and made calls, 18(5.0%) made calls only, 14(3.9%) read or send sms text messages, while 57(15.8 %) engaged in all forms of use of mobile phone (i.e calls and sms text messages)
Elemental Composition Study of leachate in some dumpsites in Bauchi Metropolis
No full textElemental composition study of leachates at four different dumpsites were conducted by analyzing samples of leachates for some heavy metal (cr, cd, pb, and cu ) using complexometric method. The results of analyses showed that the leachate from the four dumpsites have the following ranges of mean concentrations 0.08 – 0.22 mg/dm3 Cd; 0.01 – 0.10 mg/dm3 Cr; 1.81 mg/dm3 Pb; and 1.11 – 1.99 mg/dm3 Cu. These heavy metals are present in the leachates in low amount. Their presence however suggested that solid waste dumpsite contributes to heavy metals contamination of the environment. Keywords: Heavy metals, complexometric method, dumpsites, Contamination, leachate
GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF MONGREL RABBIT BUCKS FED DIETARY LEVELS OF GARLIC (ALLUM SATIVUM) MEAL
No full textThis study was designed to evaluate the effect of garlic meal supplementation on growth performance and semen characteristics in rabbit bucks. Twenty-four (24) mixed breed rabbit bucks were used for this study. The bucks were allowed to acclimatize for two weeks before the commencement of the study, during this period, they were fed formulated diet and Calopogonium ad-libitum. Feed and clean drinking water were offered ad libitum to the experimental animals. Four different experimental diets were formulated with varying levels of 0.00, 0.50, 1.00 and 1.50% garlic meal as supplement and were coded as T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively, with as control. The 24 bucks were weighed and randomly allotted into the four experimental treatments and replicated thrice with two rabbit bucks per replicate in a complete randomized design (CRD) for a period of 8 weeks. At the end of the feeding period, semen collection was done using a specially designed artificial vagina for rabbits. The data obtained were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) procedure using IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The result showed that garlic meal had significant effect (P<0.05) on final weight, total and daily feed intake. Garlic significantly influenced (p<0.05) sperm volume, motility, concentration and total cells per ejaculate however, did not affect sperm morphology. In conclusion, garlic meal supplementation at 1.0% (10g/kg) can improve some growth and seminal parameters in male rabbits
LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS’ USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROMOTING LIBRARY SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA
No full textThe study determined library professionals’ use of social media technologies for promoting library services in university libraries in North East Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 159 registered librarians in university libraries in North East Nigeria. The whole population was used for the study because the size is considered manageable by the researcher. The instrument for data collection is a questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Social Media Technologies” (QSCT). The instrument was face validated by two experts and was trial tested among 10 library professionals in Ahmadu Bello University which was not part of the study but shares similar characteristics with the study area. Cronbach Alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. An overall co-efficient value of 0.72 was ascertained for the three clusters. In analyzing the data, mean standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that only Facebook, Blogs and WhatsApp are the types of social media that are used by library professionals in promoting library services in university libraries in North East Nigeria. Also, the finding revealed that out of the numerous types of devices used to access social media sites, only laptop computers, mobile phones and desktop computers were utilized to access social media sites by library professionals in university libraries in North East Nigeria. Finally, the findings revealed that library professionals agreed on the benefits derived from the use of social media for promoting service delivery in university libraries in North East Nigeria. Based on this findings, it was recommended among others that all relevant stakeholders like the Nigerian Library Association, Library schools, Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria, libraries, etc should assist in creating more awareness on the use and benefits of social media technologies
Effect of diets containing raw and processed pigeon pea seed meal supplemented with enzyme on external and internal egg quality characteristics of laying quails Coturnix coturnix japonica
No full textThree hundred and sixty, six-week old Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) hens were used to evaluate the effect of processed pigeon pea seed meal (PPSM) supplemented with enzyme (Vegpro) on egg quality characteristics of laying birds. The processing methods were soaking (24, 48 and 72 hours), fermentation (72 hours), boiling (60 minutes) and roasting (30 minutes). The birds were divided into eight groups of 45 per treatment each replicated three times with 15 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. Eight experimental diets were formulated containing processed PPSM at 30 % of diet representing T1 (control), T2 (raw PPSM), T3 (soaked PPSM for 24 hours), T4 (soaked PPSM for 48 hours), T5 (soaked PPSM for 72 hours), T6 (soaked PPSM for 24 hours and fermented for 72 hours), T7 (boiling for 60 minutes) and T8 (roasted PPSM for 30 minutes) respectively. The experiment lasted for 20 weeks. Feed and water were provided ad libitum. The results showed that enzyme supplementation of diets containing raw and processed PPSM had no significant (p0.05) effect on egg weight, egg height, egg diameter, egg shape index, egg shell thickness as well as albumen height, albumen diameter, albumen weight, yolk diameter, yolk weight, yolk index and haugh unit across the dietary treatments as these parameters were statistically similar. It was concluded that enzyme supplementation of raw and processed PPSM based diets had no significant effect on the egg quality characteristics of laying quail
