A Brief Biography                                                                                             

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Professor F.C. Obioha

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Genetic aspects of growth and maturing rate in trypanotolerant beef cattle: N’Dama      

149

O.O. Mgbere¹ and O.Olutogun

Abstract

Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Production

Response of broilers to 3 weeks feed restriction initiated at different time periods        

157

J.O. Oyedeji and J.O. Atteh

Abstract

Response of broiler to skip a day (SAD) feeding                                             

163

J.O. Oyedeji, J.O Atteh and S.A. Adedeji

Abstract

Effect of replacing maize with cassava/brewers dried yeast blend (Cassayeast) on performance of broiler chicks and feed cost in southern Nigeria      

169

B.M. Oruwari, A.O. Anibo and D.M. Nkanta

Abstract

Growth response of rabbits fed graded levels of processed and undehulled sunflower seeds        

179

W.O. Biobaku and E.O. Dosumu

Abstract

Response of finishing broiler chickens fed three energy/protein combinations at Fixed E:P ratio

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O.M.O. Idowu, Daisy Eruvbetine,O.O. Oduguwa, A.M. Bamgbose and S.S. Abiola

Abstract

Effects of graded levels of iron-fortified locally produced natural vitamin premix on the performance and carcass characteristics of broilers     

192

S.A. Bolu, and O.O. Balogun

Abstract

Ruminant Nutrition and Production

The study of linear body measurements of West African Dwarf (WAD) lambs and kids under traditional management system     

197

A.T. Ogungbayi, S.S. Abiola and M.O. Ozoje

Abstract

Short Communication

An appraisal study of donkey in three Northern states of Nigeria                   

203

O.O.J.Bale, C.A.M. Lakpini, A.K. Mohammed, J.T. Amodu, U.F.Chiezey, H.U. Ahmed, A.A. Achazie, E.O. Otchere

Abstract

Preliminary studies on Tephrosia species: Effect of seed treatments on germination  

209

O.J. Babayemi, I.O. Daniel, M.A. Bamikole, A. Ogungbesan and B.O. Oduguwa

Abstract

Livestock Economics/Extension Services

Yield performance of commercialized upland fish farms in Ondo state of Nigeria   

217

T. E. Mafimisebi

Abstract

Costs and returns to rabbit production in Ijebu-Ode LGA, Ogun State          

229

K.A. Akanni and M.Y. Odubena

Abstract

Animal Health and Diseases

Haematology of normal and trypanosome infected Muturu cattle in southeastern Nigeria

236

U. U. Mbanasor, B.M. Anene, A.B. Chime, T.O. Nnaji, J.I. Eze, and

A.G. Ezekwe

Abstract

Short Communication

Studies on dog population and its implication for rabies control                      

242

O.O. Faleke

Abstract

Physiology

Evaluation of udder traits in West African Dwarf goats                                   

246

O.A. Amao, O.A. Osinowo, C.F.I. Onwuka, S.S. Abiola and M.A. Dipeolu

Abstract

Types and frequency of udder shapes and abnormalities in West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto goats                                    

253

O.A. Amao, O.A. Osinowo, C.A.M. Lakpini, M.A. Dipeolu, S.S. Abiola, and C.F.I Onwuka

Abstract

The influence of lactation stage on the milk constituents of Sahelian goats    

259

J.A Ibeawuchi, F.O. Ahamefule, and I.A Ringim

Abstract

Fisheries

Evaluation of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) as a substitute for soya bean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings                                                                    

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S.O. Obasa, A. A. Dada and W.O. Alegbeleye

Abstract