Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Special Issue

Promoting Animal and Veterinary Science Research

  • Submission Deadline: Jun. 20, 2020
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Josiah Ocheja
About This Special Issue
This special issue intends to promote Animal and Veterinary Science Research, with a view to improving livestock production and helping to reduce poverty. The issue will focus on livestock production and management strategies, disease prevention and control, livestock economics as well as environmental issues.
The scope of this special issue will cover but not limited to:
  1. Animal nutrition
  2. Animal anatomy and physiology
  3. Livestock disease prevention and control
  4. Animal genetics and breeding
  5. Animal production and the environment
  6. Animal bio-economics
  7. Micro livestock
  8. Forage/pasture and range management
  9. Monogastric animal production and management
  10. Ruminants animal production and management
  11. Veterinary pharmacology
  12. Veterinary public health
  13. Animal products and processing
Worthy of note is the fact that poverty reduction and environmental issues which are now front burners in government programmes, will feature in this special issue.
It is hoped that this special issue will benefit Researchers, farmers and policy makers immensely.
Aims and Scope:
  1. Animal science research
  2. Veterinary science research
  3. Pasture research
  4. Animal production and the environment
  5. Poverty reduction through improved animal production
  6. Livestock management and bio economics
  7. Animal breeding and genetics
Lead Guest Editor
  • Josiah Ocheja

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Kashere, Nigeria

Guest Editors
  • Mary Sanda

    Department of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Nigeria

  • Sylvester Daikwo

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria

  • Uchele Okpanachi

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria

  • Joseph Okoh

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Kashere, Nigeria

  • Peter Gboshe

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Cross River State University of Science and Technology, Calabar, Nigeria

  • Daneil Afolabi

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria

Published Articles
  • Morphological Indices and Carcass Measurements of Indigenous Breeds of Rams Intensively Fattened

    Akinleye Sule Bamidele , Luka Sabo James , Afolabi Kolawole Daniel , Akinsola Saheed Olatunde , Adeyemi Saheed Abimbade

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 110-116
    Received: May 26, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 22, 2020
    Published: Sep. 28, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200805.14
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Growth rate assessment is an important husbandry practice often carried out in livestock breeding and fattening. Meat production is the most important trait in the breeding objectives of sheep production. Useful information on the suitability of the animals for meat production could be evaluated on a morphological basis. The aim of this study was t... Show More
  • Scrotal Morphometric Properties of Yearling West African Dwarf Goats Fed Cashew Nut Shell Based Diets

    Ocheja Josiah Omachi , Torhemen Micheal , Abalaka Ezra Onuh , Akinleye Sule Bamidele , Shaibu Peace Ojochide , Ali Peter Anyo , Faruna Samuel Sule , Odiba Arome Abdulkadir

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 80-83
    Received: Jun. 04, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 03, 2020
    Published: Aug. 05, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200804.13
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Sixteen (16) yearling male West African dwarf goats were allotted into four (4) treatment of four goats each. The goats were fed diets containing varying levels of cashew nutshell 0% (T1, control), 10%(T2), 15% (T3) and 20%(T4) at 150g per goat per day and Guinea grass at 500g per goat per day for sixty three (63) days, to determine the effects of ... Show More
  • Carcass Yield and Sensory Evaluation of Meat from Rabbits Fed Some Browse Plants Supplemented with a Concentrate Diet

    Usman Grace Ojali , Netela Jibrin , Omale Yusuf Zainab , Omada Unekwuojo Juliet , Lamido Mohammed , Dauda Adamu Nuhu , Abalaka Ezra Onuh

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 76-79
    Received: Apr. 29, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 10, 2020
    Published: Aug. 05, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200804.12
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Sixteen (16) male Rabbits were allotted into four (4) dietary treatments of four Rabbits each. They were fed concentrate diet and Bamboo, Senna, Gmelina and Teak leaves for 42 days, water was served ad-libitum, at the end of the feeding period 2 rabbits from each treatment were slaughtered and used for the evaluation of carcass yield and sensory pr... Show More
  • Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken of the North Central Agro-ecological Zone of Nigeria

    Okoh Joseph Joseph , Haruna Alkali , Yakubu Ibrahim , Ma’aruf Bashir Sani , Bala Dafur , Odiba Arome Abdulkadir , Torhemen Michael

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020
    Pages: 60-64
    Received: Dec. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 24, 2020
    Published: Jun. 28, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200803.13
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The study assessed the productive performance of adult indigenous chicken from four Nigerian states of the North Central Zone namely; Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Data were collected at both Out and On-station. The result showed that flock structure was in proportion of 28, 21.4, 23.2 and 27.5% for cock, hen... Show More
  • Growth Performance, Carcass Quality, Organ Weights and Haematology of Broilers Fed Graded Dietary Levels of Turmeric (Curcuma longa l) Powder as Feed Additive

    Paul Milverton Eko , Kolawole Daniel Afolabi , Glory Eddy Enyenihi

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2020
    Pages: 65-70
    Received: Apr. 20, 2020
    Accepted: May 22, 2020
    Published: Jun. 28, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200803.14
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The growth performance, carcass qualities, organs weight and haematology of ninety-six (96) day-old Agritech broiler birds fed Turmeric powder additive were evaluated. The birds were reared on deep litter system and were randomly allotted to four (4) treatments of graded dietary levels (0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5%) of Turmeric powder denoted as; T1, T2, T... Show More
  • Principal Component Analysis of Body Measurements of Yankassa Sheep in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

    Adejoh Christiana Ojonegecha , Musa Abdulraheem Arome , Okoh Joseph Joseph , Okolo Freedom Atokolo , Emmanuel Amanabo Theophilus , Efienokwu Jude

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: Nov. 07, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2020
    Published: Jun. 03, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200802.12
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Yankasa sheep play a vital role in food security and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship amongst body measurements. A total of 126 extensively reared Yankasa rams, between 15.5 – 28.3 months of age, were randomly selected for the study. Data on body measurements were collected and subjected to correl... Show More
  • Serum Biochemistry of West African Dwarf Goats Fed, Some Browse Species Supplemented with a Concentrate Diet

    Oyibo Amina , Efienoku Jude , Shettima Ibrahim , Umar Abdullahi Yaro , Ahmed Sule Hassanatu , Emmanuel Amanabo Theophilus , Adamu Abdulmajid Tsobaza

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: Oct. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 17, 2020
    Published: Apr. 13, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200802.11
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Sixteen West African dwarf bucks) were allotted into four (4) treatments of four goats each. The goats were fed leaves fromGmelina, (Gmelinaaborea) Tamarind, (Tamarindusindicus, Neem (Azadirachtaindica) and Teak (Tectonagrandis) at 300g/goat/day forTreatments 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively and a concentrate supplement diet at 100gper goat/dayfor a dura... Show More
  • Haematological Traits and Serum Biochemistry of Grasscutters Fed Elephant Grass Supplemented with Concentrate

    Gboshe Peter Noah , Ebiloma Stella Osarenakhue , Shettima Ibrahim , Boyi Prince Ufedojo , Netala Jibrin

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2020
    Pages: 29-35
    Received: Nov. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Jan. 28, 2020
    Published: Apr. 01, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200801.14
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the haematological and serum biochemical indices of Grasscutters fed elephant grass supplemented with different levels of concentrate. A total of fifty grower Grasscutters were randomly assigned to 5 treatment groups of 10 Grasscutters each with 5 replicates with two animals serving as a replicate. The experim... Show More
  • Performance and Carcass Characteristics of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Cassava Peel Meal Partially Replaced with Sugarcane Peel Meal

    Peter Noah Gboshe , Bassey Asuquo Ukorebi

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2020
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: Nov. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Jan. 28, 2020
    Published: Apr. 01, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200801.15
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: A 90-day feeding trial involving 20, 4-5-month old West African Dwarf bucks was carried out to evaluate the performance, carcass and its by-products characteristics expressed as percentage of their live weight in a completely randomized design. The animals were fed cassava peel meal partially replaced by sugarcane peel meal at dietary levels of 100... Show More
  • Performance and Feed Bio Economics of Growing West African Dwarf Goats Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Steam-Treated Cashew Nut Shell

    Ocheja Josiah Omachi , Usman Grace Ojali , Ahmed Sule Hassanatu , Boyi Prince Ufedojo , Akoh Josiah Omale , Adamu Abdulmajid Tsobaza , Eboh Sule

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2020
    Pages: 14-18
    Received: Oct. 01, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 12, 2019
    Published: Jan. 31, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.avs.20200801.12
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Studies on cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shell meal for feeding West African dwarf goats were carried out. Four diets containing 0% (control), 10%, 15% and 20% steam-treated cashew nut shell coded as T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, were compared. Twenty growing, West African dwarf goats were randomly assigned to four (4) treatments of five ... Show More