The Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (NJAP) with ISSN 0331-2062 is a publication of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) and publishes six issues in a year. NJAP serves as a valuable resource for scientists, academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the animal science field, helping to bridge the gap between research and practical applications in the livestock industry. The NJAP follows an open-access model. Published articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution…
In The Gambia, information about the challenges affecting groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) haulm as livestock feed and its marketing remains limited. Therefore, this study investigated the constraints related to using groundnut haulm as livestock feed and its marketing in selected livestock markets in The Gambia. Abuko and Brikama Kraal markets, located in Kanifing Municipality and Brikama Area…
The effect of post hatch feeding time and inclusion levels of methionine on biochemical parameters and cytokine levels were studied in a 56-day experiment in Ross 308 broiler chickens. A total of 270-day old broiler chickens in a completely randomized design using factorial arrangement: were randomly assigned to 9 groups of 30 chickens each 24hrs, 0.4% methionine; 30 hours 0.4% methionine;36…
Shea butter cake is an agro-industrial by-product obtained after the extraction of fat from the seed of the Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa, Gaertn ). The cake was subjected to solid state fermentation for different days; 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12days, after innoculated with Aspergillus niger. At the end of the fermentation period, it was dried in the oven at 100 o C for five hours, and packaged in…
This study evaluated the effect of proximate analysis and wood ash extract soaking varying durations (24, 48, and 72 hours) of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds on the performance of broiler chickens. Raw pigeon pea seeds were soaked in wood ash extract at pH 8.5 for 24, 48, and 72 hours, sun-dried, and incorporated into broiler diets replacing soyabean at 50% at the three levels. A total of 144…
Feed additives are added to livestock diets in order to enhance feed utilization, prevent diseases, improves health and production efficiency. Medicinal plants are recently being explored to be used as feed additives to replace synthetic antibiotics due to their abundance in the natural environment and lack of residual side effects. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the effect of…
During the dry season, ruminant feeds in tropical regions have low nutritive value, which affects their health through immune suppression, metabolic stress, and increased susceptibility to diseases. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the effect of feeding West African Dwarf (WAD) goats with fungal-treated crop residues on their blood chemistry. The primary objective was to determine…
Carpolobia lutea leaf meal, a potential phytogenic feed resource rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, has received limited attention in rabbit production. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the chemical composition of Carpolobia lutea leaf meal (CLLM) and its supplementation effect on semen quality of rabbit bucks. Thirty-six rabbit bucks of average age of 10 months with mean…
Organic manure plays a significant role in improving soil fertility and soil structure, which enhances forage nutritive value. The study was conducted to determine the effects of organic manure type and harvesting age on the proximate composition and fibre fraction of Brachiaria ruziziensis. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in a 4 x 3 factorial arrangement,…
Low soil fertility and erratic rainfall limit forage production in the Sudan Savannah zone of Nigeria, resulting in persistent dry-season feed shortages and reduced livestock productivity. Soil amendments such as biochar and goat manure have the potential to improve soil water retention and fertility. This study evaluated the combined effects of biochar–goat manure (B–G) application rates and…
The use of botanicals to improve gut health and growth performance in broiler chickens is a current practice in the poultry industry. Christmas melon (Lagenaria breviflora) is one of the plants that has strong antimicrobial sensitivity, which is being explored as an alternative antibiotic growth promoter in broiler chickens. Growth performance, haematology and histological changes in the jejunum…
