A total of two hundred (200) unsexed day-old broiler chicks Ross 308 strain were used to view the impact of varying levels miracle leaf (Bryophyllum pinnatum) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and blood profiles of broiler chickens. The birds were randomly allotted in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3425
This study evaluated the effects of four natural spices used as dietary additives on selected gut microbial populations in cockerels. A total of 126 Isa Brown cockerels, aged 8 weeks, were assigned to seven dietary treatments in a completely randomised design, with three replicat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3424
This study evaluated the effects of a composite Ficus spp. leaf powder, prepared from Ficus exasperata, Ficus carica, and Ficus thonningii, on serum biochemical indices, muscle antioxidant status, and organ weights of broiler chickens exposed to dietary aflatoxin B1. A total of 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3423
This study evaluated the effects of composite Ficus spp. leaf powder on haematological indices, testicular sperm reserve and selected serum biomarkers in Isa Brown and Rhode Island Red cocks fed aflatoxin B1-contaminated diets. One hundred and fifty sexually mature cocks, compris...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3422
Background: Rapid urbanisation and changing dietary patterns in Lesotho have increased reliance on expensive maize-based livestock feeds, creating interest in locally available agricultural by-products, including potato peels, as low-cost feed resources for broiler production. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3421
Natural pastures are integral to livestock production in Kenya and remain the primary feed source for grazing animals nationwide. Kenya has extensive and diverse natural grazing ecosystems that support cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and wildlife across pastoral and mixed farming s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2420
The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is also a good candidate species for culture to boost fish production for both domestic and global markets, which will improve human nutrition and food security in Africa. The study aims to investigate the effect of dietary protease on gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2419
In Nigeria, camels are typically found in the arid zones and the Sudan savannah regions. The cellular components of blood—erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes—are influenced by factors such as age, sex, breed, health status, weather, season, and nutrition. This study was co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2417
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dried date palm fruit meal (DDFM) supplementation on growth performance and haematological parameters in rabbit bucks. A total of thirty-six (36) male rabbits were utilized and randomly assigned to four (4) treatment groups in a comp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2418
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle caused by Capripoxvirus, posing serious economic threats to livestock farmers in Bangladesh. This case report describes the clinical management of LSD in a 14-month-old crossbred heifer at the Upazila Livesto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2416
Dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius) can live in extreme climates, especially in Africa and Asia, without negatively affecting. However, dromedaries can survive where drought kills other ruminants like cattle, goats, and sheep. The purpose of this review was to summarize the adaptab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2415
Maize has long been the primary source of energy in compounded poultry diets. However, in Nigeria, insufficient maize production has significantly increased the cost of poultry feed. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of fortifying the c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2414
Milk and traditional dairy products are essential nutritional sources, but their rich nutrient profile and high moisture content make them highly susceptible to fungal contamination. The presence of opportunistic yeasts in unpasteurized dairy poses significant public health risks...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2413
Danjuma Tom Reuben, Gurumtet Istifanus, Fanto Rose Uvwat, Makwin Samuel Bitrus, Usman Yunusa, Panshak Luka Nenchin, Simdung Wuriba Kopdorah, Akinbobola Peace Otitoju, Pam Gyang Joshua, Iduma Nnamdi Daniel, Pam Celestina Sele, Nanman Godwin Vongdip, Sunday Stephen & Wazoh Luka·Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences·2026
Broiler chicken production has since attracted the attention of many poultry farmers all over the world. This can be attributed to the fact that chickens can be raised from chick to adult within a short period of time. Thus, this study was carried out to evaluate the carcass char...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2412
The study assessed the growth performance, gut health, immune response, and antioxidative status of broiler chickens fed Clove Meal (CL), Garlic Meal (GA), and Pawpaw Leaf Meal (PLM) in diets. Three hundred and sixty 1-day old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned into n...
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