The Nigerian Journal of Animal Science (NJAS) is an official publication of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) that is published three times a year in one volume. The Journal publishes carefully peer-reviewed original research articles on various farm and laboratory animals covering diverse areas such as production, management, health, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feedstuff, breeding and genetics, reproduction, animal products, biotechnology, socio-economics, extension, farming systems and crop/livestock interactions within the context of sustainable livestock production among others.  Review articles should cover new development in a field of livestock production.

Current Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2026)

Published: 2026-08-06

Articles

Comparative growth and carcass characteristics of progenies from local x exotic chicken crosses

E.N. Obasi, R.J. Nosike, O.M. Obike, U.K. Oke, D.N. Onunkwo, S.N. Ukachukwu

1-15

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In vitro and bioinfectivity evaluation of Trypanosoma brucei brucei challenged with raw and differently processed Moringa oleifera seeds

A.O. Salifu, D.T. Shaahu, C.D. Tuleun, M. Adamu

16-25

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Carcass characteristics and primal cuts of three Nigerian sheep as influenced by sex and breed

D.Y. Salihu, D. Zahraddeen, S.B. Abdu, M.I. Ribah, A.A. Sadiq, T. Zakka

26-38

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Biopotency of Maca (Lepidium meyenii walp) powder additive on reproductive hormones, semen quality and kinetic characteristics of Yankasa rams during dry hot season

S. Gaddafi, A. Abdulrahman, M.G. Garba, M.A. Yahaya

39-47

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Growth performance, haematological, immune and anti-oxidative response of broiler birds administered pawpaw (Carica papaya) leaf aqueous extract in place of conventional antibiotics

E. A Amao, O.D. Amao, I.A. Falohun, B. Ademola, F.P. Agbaye, M.A. Balogun, E. Adelugba

48-56

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Haemato-biochemical indices, meat lipid profile and antioxidant status of broiler chickens fed diet containing onion peel and cinnamon powder as additives

O.J. Odutayo, A.I. Iyanda, I.O. Opowoye, O.B. Olatunbosun, O.M. Sogunle

57-66

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Performance, carcass and organ characteristics of finisher broiler chickens fed graded levels of Sodium hydroxide treated rice threshing waste meal

J.N. Ikpe, M.U. Mbachu, E.O. Ahaotu, V.C. Simeon-Ahaotu, O.D. Ibhafidon, U. E. Ihugba, J. Abdullahi

67-74

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Response of finisher broiler chickens to maize offal-based diets supplemented with combination of Kingzyme® and Growinact® enzymes

A. Jimoh, S.S. Kpande, C.M. Mgbedu, M.M. Ityo, A.M. Ododo, E.P. Odeh, P.O. Nnabugo, N.D. Nevtser, M. Aboh, B. Maaseer, A.E. Kyodullah, O.G. Okoh, O.R. David, D.L. Tyough, M.T. Ulaka, S.H. Tarzenda

75-84

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Effects of dietary supplementation of tumeric, black pepper and their combinations on growth response, heamatology, serum biochemistry, gut microbial counts, and meat quality of broiler chickens

O.M. Odetola, O.O. Adejinmi, M.O. Yahaya, T.I. Ijadunola, O.O. Adetola, O.C. Nwufor

85-95

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Haematology and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens fed full-fat black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal-based diets as a fishmeal substitute

E.M. Afam-Ibezim, A.B. Ukonu, A.H. Akinmtimi, D.N. Onunkwo, B.C. Anyaegbu, K.L. Akinsola

96-109

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Evaluation of chemical compositions of grass-legume silages produced in Umudike, rainforest zone of South-Eastern Nigeria

I.A. Ewetola, A.A. Amisu, P.A. Dele, Eburuaja S.A., C. Orieji, D.K. Fregene, J.A. Olanite

110-125

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