Smallholder dairy farming in urban areas utilize the crop residues as part of the basal diet. However, the quality of the feed materials is said to have greater contribution on the productivity and methane emission from the cow.The current study examined the effects of crop resid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1399
This case report describes the successful management of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) in an 8-month-old male calf weighing 300 kg presenting with conjunctival inflammation, blepharospasm, excessive lacrimation, and corneal clouding. Following bacteriological examin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1398
Aims: to examine the addition of parijoto fruit extract encapsulated in feed on liver indicators and final body weight of broiler chickens raised at high density. Study Design: A completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 5 replicates, resulting in 20 experimental units....
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1397
This study investigated the effects of different modes of selenium (Se) supplementation on growth performance, body morphometry, nutrient intake, digestibility, and behavioural responses of Uda rams. Fifteen rams were assigned to three treatments: control, 12â¯mg/kg Se in feed, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1396
In the face of global population growth and food security challenges, identifying sustainable alternative protein sources is crucial. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larval meal (BSFLM) represents a promising substitute for conventional protein in animal feed. This cross-se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1395
This study investigated the chemical composition, in vitro gas production, methane emissions, and in vitro digestibility of whole beech nuts (WB), their shells (BS), and cores (BC) to evaluate their potential as feed ingredients for ruminants. Samples were analyzed for chemical c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1394
Meta-analysis is a quantitative approach used to combine findings from multiple independent studies, improving the precision and reliability of scientific conclusions. In veterinary and animal science where research often varies in design, sample size, and outcomes meta-analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1393
The increasing demand for safe and sustainable poultry production has accelerated the search for natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. Humic acid, a major component of humic substances formed through the decomposition of organic matter, has gained attention for its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1390
Diagnostic laboratories play a crucial role in the healthcare system, as they provide important diagnostic services to patients and healthcare providers. However, these facilities can also be a source of nosocomial infections if proper infection control measures are not implement...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1391
Improving market information for smallholder goat farmers is most important for involving them in the goat market. Most smallholder goat farmers lack access to market information on their goats, including the goats' prices in the markets. This study examines the constraints faced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1392