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Comparative Study of Ziehl Neelsen's Technique and the Fite-Faraco Technique in the Histopathological Diagnosis of Mycobacteriosis in Fish

L. A. Romano, M. C. Klosterhoff, A. F. F. de Medeiros & V. F. Pedrosa · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Mycobacteria are widespread in the natural environment, both in terrestrial and aquatic environments, and some species can be zoonotic. In aquatic organisms, especially in fish and crustaceans, they are diagnosed with certain frequency. Taking into account that mycobacteria affec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i3103

Effect of Geographical Differences on Production Performance of Goat in Bangladesh

J. Bari, P. Biswas & F. Kabir · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variations in rainfall, temperature and humidity which is suitable for goat rearing. The study was conducted to know the goat farm management and rearing system, feeding practices and productive performan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i3102

Analysis of Climate Trends and Livestock Disease Occurrence in Kajiado County

Achola, Jacktone Yala, Ogara, William Okello, Ouma, Gilbert Ongisa, Onono, Joshua Orungo & Okuthe, Sam Oyieke · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Climate change is argued to have a major impact on livestock production systems as it does not only affect livestock productivity but it also affects the incidence and distribution of livestock diseases. With the changing climate, pastoral production systems are likely to experie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i3101

Comparative Study on Goat Production Systems at Sanghar and Shaheed Benazirabad Districts of Pakistan

Naveed Ahmed Khaskheli, Gul Bahar Khaskheli, Asad Ali Khaskheli, Housh Muhammad Solangi, Mansoor Ahmed Gopang & Khair Muhammad Lashari · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Study was conducted in order to compare goat production systems at Sanghar and Shaheed Benazirabad districts of Pakistan. Household surveys were conducted in two districts including five villages from each. The results showed 64.00 and 56.00% households possessing 21-25 years age...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2110

Goat Development: An Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Economy in Asia and Africa

Narayan G. Hegde · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Goat has been economically important to people living in arid, semiarid, hilly and remote tribal areas, because of its tolerance to harsh weather conditions, ability to feed on inferior quality crop residues, high prolificacy, short gestation period and high rate of growth. The p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2107

Anticoccidial Activity of Allium sativum and Punica granatum against Experimentally Induced Eimeria tenella Infection in Broiler Chickens

I. R. M. Al- Shaibani, A. M. A. Al- Khadher & A. Z. H. AlHibah · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

This study was conducted to evaluate effect of Allium sativum and Punica granatum against experimentally induced E. tenella infection in broiler chickens. A total of 80 one day old, broiler chickens were purchased and brooded in a deep litter pen. After acclimatization, the birds...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2109

Organ Histopathology of Laying Chickens to Bio-Control Methods of Aflatoxin Contamination

Olayinka Abosede Ojo · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Aflatoxin is toxic and carcinogenic to both crops and livestock. Use of different methods of aflatoxin mitigation has not been very effective. Information on the biological methods in aflatoxin mitigation is scanty. Therefore, effect of aflatoxin bio-control method on organ weigh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2108

Effect of Feeding Fortified Composite Cassava Stump Meal-based Diets on Organ Weights, Haematology and Serum Biochemical Indices in Broiler Chickens

O. G. Ojambati, M. Adegbenro, M. A. Adetunji & V. A. Aletor · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

This study was designed to investigate the effects of using fortified composite cassava stump meal (FCCSM) as energy source in the diets of broiler chickens using organ, haematology and biochemical indices as response criteria. 5 diets were formulated in which FCCSM was added at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2106

In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Nanoencapsulated Bromelain against Bacteria Isolated from Milk of Dairy Goats with Sub-clinical Mastitis in Thika East Sub-county, Kenya

Mahlangu Precious, Kagira John & Maina Naomi · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

goats is managed by a variety of antibiotics. Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, there is need for development of new antimicrobial agents. In the current study, the in vitro activity of nanoencapsulated bromelain, using bromelain extracted from the pineapple fruit, A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2115

Evaluation of Weight and Growth Rates of Awassi Sheep Lambs

Ahmad Q. Al-Moman, Mysaa Ata & Khaled A. Al-Najjar · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

This study was conducted at Al-Fjaj station using of 2262 records to evaluate some non-genetic factors affecting Awassi lambs body weight and growth rate in Jordan. Data were analyzed by SAS program using General Linear Model (GLM). Least Square Means of body weight at birth (BW)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2114

In vitro Studies on the Effect of Parasitosis on Amino Acid Profile of Bulinus species

Victor Ugochuchwu Obisike, Godwin Nyiutaha Imande & Elizabeth U. Amuta · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Freshwater snails are intermediate hosts of some trematode diseases including Schistosomiasis. This study was designed to study the interactions between Bulinus species and the larval stages of Schistosoma haematobium specifically the amino acid levels of the infected freshwater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2113

Haematological Response, Serum Biochemical Parameters and Sensory Characteristics of Rabbits Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Rice Offal Treated with Rumen Filtrate

Albert Terlumun Kpehe, Comfort Dooshima Tuleun, Fabian Gyizaka Kaankuka, Samuel Mtsegh Tiough & Orduen Imenger · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

A ten-week study was carried out to determine the effect of inclusion levels of dietary rumen filtrate-fermented rice offal on the haematology and sensory characteristics of rabbits. Twenty five (25) growing crossbred rabbit bucks weighed between 625.34 g-631.21 g were divided in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2112

Product Quality and Consumer’s Acceptability of Cooked Breast Muscle of Nigerian Indigenous Ducks Raised in Different Zones in Ekiti State

Oluwatoyin Alamuoye & Johnson Ibigbami · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

The rate and extent of consumer’s demand for safe and quality meat products depend on the processing methods that will not alter the nutritional and eating qualities of the finished products.  The study evaluated physicochemical properties and consumer’s acceptability of cooked b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i2111

Histopathological Lesions of Coccidiosis Natural Infestation in Chickens

Victoria Bose Olabode, Dashe Yakubu Gunya, Umaru Mada Alsea, Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji & Israel Joshua Barde · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Coccidiosis is a disease that is caused by protozoan parasite belonging to the subclass coccidia and family Eimeridae, developing within the intestine of most domestic and wild animals and birds. Seven species of Eimeria (E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mitis, E. necatr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i180

Corn Based-diets Containing Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles on Performance, Ruminal Fermentation, In vitro Methane Emissions, Carcass and Meat Quality of Lambs

K. R. Curzaynz-Leyva, J. R. Bárcena-Gama, D. Hernández-Sánchez, M. M. Crosby-Galván, J. C. Escobar-España, E. A. Santillán-Gómez & O. Cabañas-Martínez · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2020

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) in diets of finishing lambs on ruminal fermentation, digestibility, in vitro gas emissions, growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality. Background: Repla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i179