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African Journal of Livestock Extension (Ajlex)
Volume 1, July 2002
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS OF PESTE DES
PETITS RUMINANTS (PPR) IN SHEEP AND GOAT.
TALABI, A.O., OYEKUNLE, M.A.,
Department of Animal Production, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago–Iwoye, Nigeria.
OLADOJA, M.A.
Department Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Olabisi
Onabanjo University, Ago–Iwoye, Nigeria.
TALABI, A.M.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
A combination of husbandry and medical management was
attempted in controlling an outbreak of Peste des Petits
Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goat. The animals were randomly
grouped into four. Warmth at night and supplementary
grain/concentrate feeding were provided for all the animals.
Animals in group A, treated with Tylosin®, 1.5%
Levamisole® and Vitamin B complex® had
survival rate of 12.5% and 25% for goats and sheep respectively.
Animals in group B, treated with Tridioxin®, 1.5%
Levamisole® and Vitamin B complex® also
had survival rate of 12.5 % and 25% for goats and sheep
respectively. Animals in group C treated with Tylosin®,
Tridioxin®, 1.5% Levamisole® and Vitamin
B complex® had 25% and 66.7% survival rate for goats
and sheep respectively. All untreated animals in group D died.
The clinical response in this study is fair and may be applied in
management when Tissue Culture Rinderpest Vaccine is not
available.
Key words: Sheep, Goat, PPR, Alternative treatment.
CONSTRAINTS TO POVERTY ALLEVIATION AMONG FISHERMEN AND
WOMEN IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATES, NIGERIA.
OLADOJA, M. A.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology,
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted in Lagos and Ogun States. Attention
was focussed on the constraints to poverty alleviation among the
fishermen and women. A total of two hundred and fifteen (215)
fishermen and women were surveyed from Lagos and Ogun States
Agricultural Development Programmes (125 and 90 respectively).
The fishermen and women were categorized into cooperators and
non- cooperators to capture difference in the constraints level.
The findings show that Constraints to poverty alleviation
strategies are not only technical but also sociological, economic
and political.
Spearman rho correlation co-efficient showed a significant
relationship between poverty alleviation strategies and lack of
technical expertise, (r = 0.44, p < 0.05) and inadequate raw
materials for construction of simple gear (r = 0.05, p <
0.05). Respondents poverty alleviation strategies were inversely
but significant correlated with lack of collateral for provision
of credit facilities (r = - 0.31, p < 0.05) joint ownership
and usage of facilities being often difficult (r = 0.61, p <
0.05) lack of commitment and adequate cooperation on the part of
fishermen and women (r = 0.68, p < 0.05). It was also
inversely related to diversion, delay and high cost of input
supply (r = 0.27, p < 0.05) and inaccessibility of spare part
of outboard engine (r = 0.16, p < 0.05). However, respondent'
poverty alleviation strategies were not statistically related
with prioritization of resources (r = 0.09, p > 0.05),
political instability (r = 0.09, p > 0.05) and unstable
climate and tides (r = 0.06, p > 0.05). The paper concluded
with recommendations on how to overcome the constraints and
improve the poverty alleviation in the study area.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED BY WOMEN INVOLVED IN FISH
INDUSTRY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.
ADEOKUN, O.A.,
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology,
Olabisi Onabanjo University. Ago-Iwoye. Nigeria
OLOWU, T.A. and ADEKOYA, A. E.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
This study examines the sources of information available to
women involved in fish industry about modern technology and
innovation in fisheries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Three hundred
and fifty respondents were selected through multi-stage random
sampling technique. Data were collected using interview schedule.
The interview schedule was subjected to face validity and
reliability tests using split half technique ( r = 0.75). The
results show that 42 percent of the women obtain information
through local women's association. The results further indicate
that the mass media are not efficient in information
dissemination to the women involved in fish industry in Lagos
State. The test of association between the sources of information
and involvement in fishing activities gave significant
relationship with local women's association (2 =
74.84, p<0.05) and family members (2 = 34.84,
p<0.05).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF BITUMEN EXPLOITATION ON
ANIMAL RESOURCES OF ODE-IRELE FOREST AREA
G. A. LAMEED AND K. OGUNSUSI
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Faculty of
Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan.
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess the environmental impact
of Bitumen exploitation on wildlife resources in Ode-Irele forest
area of Ondo-State, Nigeria. The result of the study showed that
there are 9 orders and 40 species of mammals in the study area.
Primates recorded the highest specie number (13,) and rodentia as
the highest percentage distribution (74%). Predictably, every 10%
reduction in tree cover will make the expected number of animals
alive to decline from 1524.12 to 240.70 until the value will
become negative (-217.59). Also, the rate of mortality will
increase from 0.17 to 1.00, and the percentage interval of tree
destruction will increase from 173.77 to 252.03.
By the time the exploitation of the bitumen is in full scale,
the balance in the forest ecosystem will be adversely affected
with possible decline in the relative abundance of the wildlife
resources. The ill-effects of the exploitation, will, however be
grave when the vegetation is destroyed beyond 75% cover.
Key words: Bitumen, environment, exploitation, wildlife,
forest.
BEEKEEPING AS AN INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITY: A CASE STUDY
OF HONEYBEE FARMERS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE.
ADEKOYA A. E.,
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
AHMED –AKINOLA A.A.
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Onigambari, Ibadan.
Nigeria.
and
A. A. FASHOLA
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
One hundred and twenty beekeepers were selected from
beekeepers association of Nigeria (BAN) Ibadan, Oyo State.
Information on output of honey, number of hives, source of
information on bee keeping, constraints etc were sought from the
beekeepers. Statistical tools such as frequency distribution,
averages, percentages, chi-square Pearson Product Moment
Correlation were duly employed in the study.
Beekeeping is by two methods; the traditional and the modern
beekeeping methods. Various researchers have shown that the
traditional methods of honey production are dangerous and
unprofitable and this is why it is increasingly becoming
unpopular. Hence, the introduction and adoption of the modern
beekeeping methods is profitable and most respondents agreed that
the practice is not as dangerous as it may seem. Assessment of
the profitability of the business shows that it is very
worthwhile with a net return of N7,500 per hive per year and
average of 16.6kg of honey per hive per year. The major problems
were equipment availability, theft, management, lack of credit
facilities.
The findings emphasize the need to train researchers and
extension agents in apiculture so as to generate research
findings on bee keeping and to be able to disseminate the
knowledge acquired to the beekeepers.
FISH RESOURCES OF LAGOS STATE COASTAL WETLANDS
I.A. AYODELE AND ADETOLA, JENYO – ONI |