International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Evaluation of Bye-Products of Carcass of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Steam-Treated Cashew Nut Shell

    Ocheja Josiah Omachi, Yahaya Babawuro, Bukola Ojo Adewale, Gboshe Peter Noah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 48-51
    Received: Aug. 19, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 21, 2019
    Published: Nov. 09, 2019
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    Abstract: Twenty (20) growing west African dwarf goats were confined and fed concentrate diets containing 0% (T1), 10% (T2), 15% (T3) and 20% (T4) steam-treated cashew nut shell at 100g/goat/day to determine the effect of cashew nut shell on by-products of the goats` carcass, the experiment lasted for 100days after an adjustment period of 14 days, the goats ... Show More
  • Effect of Acacia albida Pods Associated to Polyethylene Glycol on the In vitro Digestibility of Rice Straw Treated with Banana Leaves Ashes Extract in Goat

    Lemoufouet Jules, Tendonkeng Fernand, Kana Jean Raphael, Miégoué Emile, Mube Kuitche Hervé, Tchio Sah Rodrigue, Mekuiko Watsop Hippolyte, Nathalie Mweugang Ngouopo, Matumuini Ndzani Essie Ference, Pamo Tedonkeng Etienne

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 52-59
    Received: Oct. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 15, 2019
    Published: Dec. 04, 2019
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    Abstract: In order to satisfy the feed requirements of animals in short periods, the integration of livestock to plant production appears as a promising route. Thus, the aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of Acacia albida pods associated to polyethylene glycol on the in vitro digestibility of rice straw treated with extract of ashes of banana leaves... Show More