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Constraints of Ruminant Rearing and Ethno-veterinary Practice Against African Animal Trypanosomosis in the Pastoral Area of Gaongho in Burkina Faso
Zongo André,
Kaboré Adama,
Traoré Aristide,
Zabré Géneviève,
Traoré Amadou,
Tamboura Hamidou Hamidou,
Belem Adrien Marie Gaston
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
1-7
Received:
2 January 2017
Accepted:
12 January 2017
Published:
6 February 2017
Abstract: In rural area of Burkina Faso, health management of domestic animals is a constant concern for low-income farmers. In this context, an ethno-veterinary survey was conducted among 62 farmers of ruminant in the pastoral area of Gaongho in Bazèga province to understand the rearing practice, to identify the main constraints of and the practices used against African trypanosomosis. For this, data were collected between March to June 2014 using a structured questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency and percentages. The results showed that respondents were 48.3% literate and mainly of Fulani ethnic with an average age of 45 years. The main constraints of ruminant rearing for farmers are diseases (86.2%), particularly African Animal Trypanosomosis which is the most dominant (96.7%). To control this pathology, farmers practice modern (100%) and traditional (35.4%) medicine. Seventeen traditional herbal remedies are used to control trypanosomosis of ruminants in the area. Their modes of preparation and administration to ruminants are described according to surveyed farmers.
Abstract: In rural area of Burkina Faso, health management of domestic animals is a constant concern for low-income farmers. In this context, an ethno-veterinary survey was conducted among 62 farmers of ruminant in the pastoral area of Gaongho in Bazèga province to understand the rearing practice, to identify the main constraints of and the practices used ag...
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Effect of Soaked and Fermented African Locust Bean Seeds Meal on the Performance, Organs and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens
Mu’azu Shu’aibu. Tamburawa,
Samson Olabanji Ogundipe,
Titus Samuel BabatundeTegbe,
Taiye Sunday. Olugbemi,
Muhammad Rabiu Hassan
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
8-14
Received:
5 January 2017
Accepted:
14 January 2017
Published:
22 February 2017
Abstract: This research was conducted to determine the performance, organs weights and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed diets containing soaked and fermented African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seed meal (SFALBSM). Five diets were formulated in which SFLSBM was included in the diets broilers at graded levels of 0, 7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30% designated as T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 respectively. Two hundred and twenty five (225) broiler chickens (Marshall Strain) were fed these diets in a completely randomized design (CRD). Each treatment was replicated three times with 15 birds per replicate having forty five birds (45) per treatment. The experiment lasted 8weeks (4weeks for starter phase and 4week for finisher phase). At the end of the experiment, carcass analysis was carried out in which three birds were slaughtered from each replication. The results of performance at starter phase showed were significant differences (P<0.05) in the final body weight (734.25-919.89g), total weight gain (679.13–898.31g) and total feed intake (1572.39-1708.56g). The feed conversion ratio (1.87-2.31) were significantly (P<0.05) better for 15% SFALBSM diet compared to others. The results of performance of birds at finisher phase also showed there were significant differences (P < 0.05) in the final body weights (2312.73-2786.14g), total feed intake (4287.73-4373.88g), feed conversion ratio(3.05 -4.55) and feed cost per kilogram gain (N222.33–316.70). Broilers fed 15% SFALBSM had significantly higher (P<0.05) in weights compared to others (2786.14g). The values for carcass weight and dressing percentage were also significantly (P<0.05) higher for broilers fed 15% SFALBSM diet (1930.24 and 73.98% respectively). There were significant differences (P<0.05) in breast muscle (17.35%-21.97%), drum stick (10.74-11.60%) and thigh muscles (11.63-13.38%). There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the heart (0.49-0.50%), lungs (0.50–0.70%), liver (1.93-2.50%), pancreas (0.20–0.32%) and kidney weights (0.28-0.38%). Feed conversion ratio and feed cost per kilogram gain were better in broiler chickens fed 15% SFALBSM diets (3.26 and 222.33 N/kg gain respectively) compared to others. It was therefore concluded that soaked and fermented African locust bean seeds can be included in the diet of broiler chickens up to 15% without any detrimental effect on performance, carcass and organs weights.
Abstract: This research was conducted to determine the performance, organs weights and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed diets containing soaked and fermented African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seed meal (SFALBSM). Five diets were formulated in which SFLSBM was included in the diets broilers at graded levels of 0, 7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30% desi...
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Craniometric Measurements of the Male Eurasian Lynx from Turkey
Mustafa Orhun Dayan,
İftar Gürbüz,
Yasin Demiraslan,
Özcan Özgel
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
15-20
Received:
9 January 2017
Accepted:
18 January 2017
Published:
22 February 2017
Abstract: The intention of this study was to determine the morphometric features of cranium in male Eurasian lynx obtained from Turkey. In the research, craniums of totally four adult male Eurasian lynx were used. After the scalps and superficial muscles of lynx were dissected, they were boiled and macerated. Forty one measurements were taken from the cranium by the help of a digital caliper. The measurements were analysed in the SPSS (20.0 version) package software. According to the results obtained, it was determined that the maximum length of the cranium was averagely 141.37 mm and maximum width of the cranium was averagely 95.83 mm in lynx. In the study, mandible maximum length was specified as 93.45 mm. Consequently, the osteometric measurements of the cranium and mandible in the male Eurasian lynx, which is in the threatening of extinction, were determined. It is thought that these data will be an essential data source related to the male bobcat in zooarchaeological gap in Turkey.
Abstract: The intention of this study was to determine the morphometric features of cranium in male Eurasian lynx obtained from Turkey. In the research, craniums of totally four adult male Eurasian lynx were used. After the scalps and superficial muscles of lynx were dissected, they were boiled and macerated. Forty one measurements were taken from the craniu...
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Evaluation of Seasonal Serum Level of Estradiol and Progesterone Hormones in Iranian Female Caucasian Viper
Saeedeh Fani,
Qulam Hussein Vaezi,
Fatemeh Todehdehghan
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
21-26
Received:
23 October 2016
Accepted:
13 February 2017
Published:
4 March 2017
Abstract: Steroids hormones have a basic role in animals' reproductive activity and their secretion amounts are changed during the year with animal physiological conditions. There is no study reporting Iranian female snake's hormones controlling reproductive activity. In this study the estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) hormones level in serum samples of 26 female Caucasian vipers were examined by electrochemiluminescence (ECL). The results show the average concentration of estradiol (E2) hormone in the autumn (157.2±47.53 nmol/ Lt) is less than the early winter (December-January), 318.33±156nmol/l (p≤0.1) and again the concentration of this hormone reduced in the summer, 188.94±33.57 nmol/Lt (p≤0.78). The average concentration of P4 hormone in the autumn was 0.45±0.14nmol/Lt and in winter was 0.96±0.57 nmol/Lt, that show increasing process (p≤0.22). The average concentration of this hormone is decreasing in the summer, 0.82±0.23 nmol/Lt as compared to the winter (p≤0.78). In the fertile snacks the amount of serums estradiol is increased during the vitellogenesis and progesterone is increased during pregnancy and the amount of these hormones is low throughout the year in unfertile snacks. According to these hormones changing during the seasons it seems that the Iranian Caucasian viper from Lar area in Tehran province, during the winter season is in the vitellogenesis phase and summer is the pregnancy time and the autumn is the time of postpartum. Although the maximum amount of progesterone is inconsistent with the winter but like this case is reported before.
Abstract: Steroids hormones have a basic role in animals' reproductive activity and their secretion amounts are changed during the year with animal physiological conditions. There is no study reporting Iranian female snake's hormones controlling reproductive activity. In this study the estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) hormones level in serum samples of 2...
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