Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST)
The Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST) is an International, Scholarly and peer- reviewed Journal published thrice a year in three Issues. It is an official publication of the Department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri. The Journal publishes original research works in basic and applied livestock production. The scope of the Journal includes animal nutrition, feeds and feedstuff, breeding and genetics, reproduction, micro livestock, animal biotechnology, pasture…
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of different dosages and administration frequencies of aqueous Aloe barbadensis supplementation on the growth performance and blood profile of Noiler chicks during the 2–8-week growth phase. A total of 270 two-week-old unsexed Noiler chicks were randomly allotted to a 3 × 3 factorial arrangement consisting of three dosage levels of Aloe barbadensis (0, 15,…
Abstract The animal food product (AFP) industry in Nigeria is evolving, and understanding the industry’s changing trends and knowledge is essential in ensuring food safety. This study employed a multistage purposive random sampling design and a mixed-method approach to collect data from 720 consumers and processors across 69 communities in 22 LGAs of Kano and Jigawa States using the Open Data Kit…
Abstract This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of strain, dietary treatment (combination of bi-herbal supplements) and their interaction on the performance of Cobb-500 and FUNAAB-alpha chickens. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) as appropriate for a 2 × 7 factorial design using Statistic-10.0 software. A total of two hundred and fifty-two (252) birds…
Abstract Feed types have been related to the magnitude of methane produced by fermentation processes in ruminant digestion. This review explored dietary manipulations for methane mitigation in ruminants and their subsequent impacts on livestock productivity. The use of feed additives like red seaweed, particularly the Asparagopsis sp., was shown to significantly reduce methane emissions without…
Abstract The projected increase in the global human population to about 9 billion by 2050 has intensified concerns over food security and the need for a corresponding rise in food production. In particular, greater availability of foods of animal origin is required to avert future food shortages. Poultry production, which has the potential to meet much of this growing demand, is increasingly…
