American Journal of Zoology

Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Performance Evaluation of Lohman Brown Commercial Layer Chicken Breeds Under On-Station Management at Pawe, Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia

    Habtie Arega Kidie*, Mezgebu Getnet Alebel, Misbah Alawi Abdo

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 12-21
    Received: 23 February 2024
    Accepted: 12 March 2024
    Published: 11 April 2024
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    Abstract: This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of Lohman Brown under on-station conditions at Pawe Agricultural Research Center. To evaluate the breed production performance and to generate information for private commercial farms and multiplication centers. A total of 100 (sixty-day-old) chicks and commercial layer feed were purchased from ... Show More
  • Review Article

    Effects of Nicotine on Chicken Embryo Development: A Review

    Ashley Federico, Muhammadzohir Hidoyatov, Suresh Nimmagadda, Poongodi Geetha-Loganathan*

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 22-32
    Received: 2 April 2024
    Accepted: 27 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajz.20240702.12
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    Abstract: Background: Studies have shown that 22.3% of the world’s population use tobacco and nicotine exposure during pregnancy remains a concern in embryonic development. Cigarette smoke contains several toxic and carcinogenic chemicals and has been known to cause pregnancy complications including premature births, low birthweights, and stillbirths. Purpos... Show More