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. 25 No. 3 (2023)

Published: 2023-11-13

Articles

Lactation curves in some selected breeds of cows in Niger state, Nigeria

O.E. Odegbile, I.I. Adedibu, B.I. Nwagu, H.K. Yahaya

1-10

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Hormonal response and reproductive performance of crossbred rabbit does (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed dietary niacin supplementation under heat stress conditions

K.O. Ibiwoye, G.T. Iyeghe-Erakpotobor, O. Daudu, M. Abdulrashid, F.O. Obadire, A.D. Nyonka

11-21

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Daily sperm production, gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves in rabbit bucks fed dietary ascorbic acid supplementation

K.O. Ibiwoye, G.T. Iyeghe-Erakpotobor, O. Daudu, M. Abdulrashid, F.O. Obadire, A.D. Nyonka

22-26

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Growth, haematology and serum biochemical responses of rabbit bucks administered carrot (daucus carota) seed meal

E.O. Ewuola, A.O. Opesemowo, O.H. Adisa

27-37

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Haemato-biochemical response and hormonal profile of rabbit does drenched varying levels of clove (syzygium aromaticum) powder

E. A. Amao, O.D. Amao, F.P. Agbaye, T.E. Tolani, D. Omoboko, S.G. Ilesanmi, M.A. Rafiu

38-46

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Factors Influencing choice of record keeping among small-scale fish farmers in Osun State Nigeria

S.S. Ashley-Dejo, O.T. Oyetunji, S.O. Sule, O.O. Fabiyi

47-56

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Nutrient quality and in vitro digestibility of dried cassava peel, mushroom degraded cassava peel and silage from guinea grass

B.T. Akinyemi, P.A. Dele, O.A. Okukenu, M.O. Babatunde, A.I. Moronfolu, S.O. Iposu

57-64

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Evaluation of the proximate composition of four commercial broiler starter diets sold within Kaduna metropolis: a comparative laboratory based study

S.S. Ndams, A.T. Dare, H.J. Jantiku

65-70

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Evaluation of Technical Efficiency of Broiler Farms in Nigeria

A.G. Adeyonu, M.E Alao, A. Okunola, O. Akintayo, F. Okeniyi, T. Agboola

71-82

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Effects of egg weight and storage time on hatchweight of Fulani ecotype chicken eggs under artificial incubation

S.M. Muhammed, A. Yakubu, M.U. Dogara, H.R. Abdullahi, M.A. Ubangari

83-89

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Mineral and phytochemical composition of additives produced from Chromolaena odorata leaf extracts by different extraction methods

I.U. Obasi, I.P. Ogbuewu, I.C. Okoli, E.B. Etuk

90-100

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Effect of multi-enzymes and probiotics on growth and health status of cockerel chickens

M.F. Oladipo, N.M. Dagwi, P.F. Emmnna, N. Sati, T.N. Obamedo

101-108

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Effect of dietary inclusion levels of locust (Zonocerous variegatus) meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of grower rabbits

Z.I. Aliyu, S.B. Abdu, B.R. Gandi

109-119

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Livability and growth performance of Noiler chickens fed with different biotic additives

K.R. Idowu, A.V. Adegoke, A.A. Adeyemo, D.J. Ibigbami, O.M. Sogunle

120-126

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Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of Ross 308 broiler chickens fed diets containing clove bud (Syzygium aromaticum) as a natural feed additive

K.F. Akande, E. Danjuma, Y.S. Kudu

127-133

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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and haematological indices of weaner pigs fed diets containing graded levels of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var.) waste leaf meal

O.D. Olaiya, M.I. Egbo, D.J.U. Kalla, V.O. Adelowo, A.T. Bello, I.P. Aliyu

134-142

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Comparative evaluation of black pepper (Piper nigrum) meal and oxytetracycline on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and microbial counts of growing Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

O.I. Olayinka, K.O. Ibiwoye

143-153

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Evaluation of the serum biochemistry and haematology of rabbits fed straws and haulms diets

Z. E. Awang, T.D. Shaahu, D.C. Tuleun, U. Okpanachi, I.A. Okwori

154-163

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Is it economical to supplement rams-fed Digitaria smutsii hay with a concentrate mixture at varying levels?

I.I. Madziga, C.A.M. Lakpini, C.U. Osuhor, S.M. Otaru

164-172

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Comparative evaluation of cottonseed cake, poultry litter and dried cassava leaf (Manihot esculenta cranz) meal on growth performance of Yankasa lamb rams

H.T. Abu, S.M. Otaru, S.M. Yashim, A. Musa

173-183

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Effect of supplementation with different protein sources on digestibility and rumen metabolites of Yankasa rams

H.T. Abu, S.M. Otaru, S.M. Yashim, A Musa

184-195

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Blood profile of West African dwarf goats fed diets containing varying levels of Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal

P.C. Jiwuba, K. Ikwunze

196-207

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Influence of moisture variability on nutritive contents of herbaceous legumes for utilization in dairy production

O.A. Oladejo, M.O. Ayoola, B.E. Adeleye, T.O. Ayanbamiji, F.I. Nwakuba, Q.G. Laniyan, S. Odukoya, A.O. Oguntunji, M.O. Alabi, T.E. Lawal, F.A. Aderemi

208-214

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Meat quality of broiler chickens fed diets with or without supplemental vitamin-mineral premix at the finisher phase

F. G. Adebiyi, F. O. Jemiseye, R. B. Salahudeen, O.R. Awodoyin, O.A. Adediran, T. O. Abokede, S. O Olufeko, B. S Adedeji, A. A. Adeyemi, S. O. Oladimeji, S. C. Etop, B. F. Adebayo, I. A. Oludoyi, O. A. Ogunwole

215-224

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Effects of whole egg powder of different ages on organoleptic indices of cakes and biscuits

E.I. Daramola-Oluwatuyi, T.S. Olugbemi, E.Z. Jiya

225-229

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Comparative analysis of chicken and guinea fowl egg powder

T.S. Olugbemi, J. Liman, E.I Daramola, A.D. Oyeniran, A.A.` Muhammad

230-237

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Performance and Feeding Cost Analyses of Starter Broiler Chicks Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Raw Sandbox Seeds (Hura crepitans) As a Source of Methionine

A. Jimoh, I.T.` Okwupa, E.I. Angevbee, E.I. Bumkeng, E.N. Gbakaan

238-244

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