This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of rosehip (Rosa canina L.) fruit as a natural dietary supplement on the growth response of broiler chickens. Two hundred and four unsexed day-old Cobb 500 broiler chickens were used in a 42-day trial to investigate the efficac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2292
The field data collection was conducted before the ignition of the war (before October 2020) in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. Characterization of farm animal genetic resources (FAGRs) and their production systems are essential prerequisites for the sustainable utilization, con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2293
A four-year-old intact female American Pit Bull Terrier was brought to the hospital for unresolved weight loss, complete loss of fur, and persistent skin ulcers. Upon presentation, the patient showed severe dehydration, emaciation, and bilateral cataracts despite having reportedl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2291
Aim: To investigate the ameliorative effect of betaine HCl fed to broiler chickens under chronic stress conditions. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design. Place and Duration of Study: Experimental site: Department of Animal Science Teaching and Research Farm, Ahmadu Bello U...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2290
Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) recovered during an ovum pick-up (OPU) session from a cow is low (1 to 15 COCs). Moreover, mixing of two or more cows COCs to increase total number in a culture droplet will loss the genetic identity of embryos. The present study was aimed to devel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2289
The combination of intensified animal husbandry and development of peri-urban systems have corresponded with increased bovine tuberculosis incidence. Its economic impact is primarily driven by direct effects, particularly due to test and culling of affected animals. A retrospecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i2288
Aim: To comprehensively review the interventions made to address health and welfare challenges faced by working donkeys; to systematically analyze the reasons for failure; and triangulate them with donkey health and welfare. Study Design: A comprehensive desktop narrative review....
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1287
A cross sectional study was conducted between November 2018 to June 2019 with the aim of determining the prevalence of causes of organ condemnation with associated potential risk factors and estimating the magnitude of the direct economic losses from rejected organs. A total of 4...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1286
Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementing Afrostyrax lepidophyllus seed powder on some zootechnical performances of Oreochromis sp. fry and the bromatological composition of the chair obtained. Study Area: the study was carried out from March to June 202...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1285
Aim: An In vitro gas production technique was conducted to assess effects of commercial Neem (Azadirachta indica) bark extract (NBE) on rumen fermentation and biohydrogenation (BH) of selected polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Study Design: There were three (3) treatments, eac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1284
Novel feedstuffs have great potential for sustainability of the livestock industry because they minimize cost of production and increase availability of animal products. This study was conducted to assess the usefulness of Mango fruits Rejects Meal (MFRM) as a feed ingredient for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1283
In Tanzania, milk production demands the use of crossbreeding systems that include breeds adapted to harsh conditions with moderate productivity compared to pure exotic dairy breeds. In the present study, the data from 1013 cross-bred cows raised at TALIRI – Tanga, Tanzania group...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1282
Goats harboured number of gastrointestinal parasites and high infestation of intestinal parasite in livestock such as goat could result to inefficient feed utilization leading to reduced growth rate in young animals, reduced weaning weights, low milk production, enhanced suscepti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1280
A retrospective study was conducted at Central Veterinary Hospital (CVH), Dhaka to estimate the prevalence of clinical conditions in pet animals and birds from 15 March to 21 August 2021. A total of 450 clinical cases, 90 (20%) dogs, 204 (45.33%) cats, goats 78 (17.33%), rabbits...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1279
The 90 days feedlot study was conducted using 16 Black Head Persian (BHP) and 16 Red Masai (RM) lambs, with ages ranging from 9 to 10 months and an average live weight of 14.5kgs. The study lambs were subjected to four different treatments (T1, T2, T3 and T4). The control was T1,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i4278