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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimization of Food Expenditures in Nigeria: A Case Study of Lafia, Nasarawa StateOlusola Collins Akeremale, Imam Akeyede, Ishaku Audu, Adekemi O. AkeremaleCurrently, the prices of commodities in Nigeria are consistently rising owing to several variables, including economic conditions, political influences, and technical progress. Consequently, the cost of essential items, including food, has risen significantly. Consequently, they often disregard nutritious dietary habits and fail to obtain adequate daily nutrients. This will lead to several repercussions, including diseases, disorders, and less vitality for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 12 Feb 2026 · 2,525 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCritical Amino Acid and Energy Balancing to Address MaizeGrade Variation in Broiler PerformanceMd. Shahidur Rahman, Muhammad Farhad Hossain, Million Maksuda et al.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of maize grade variationin broiler performance. A total of 189 Cobb 500 broilers were randomly andevenly assigned to three dietary treatments having three replications of 21 birds each. The treatments were: T0 (feed formulated with grade-A maize), T1 (feed formulated with grade-B maize, with Metabolizable Energy (ME) deficiencies compensated by additional Soybean Oil … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 10 Jul 2025 · 2,958 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Dietary Isoleucine Supplementation on the Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Ileal Morphology of Native ChickensCharles Venirius Lisnahan, Oktovianus Rafael Nahak, Lukas PardosiThe roles of isoleucine in the protein synthesis, metabolisms, and growth of chicken have been widely reported. However, its effect on native chicken has not been previously reported. In this work, we reported the effects of dietary isoleucine supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and ileal morphology in native chickens during the grower phase (6-12 weeks). Two hundred native chickens … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 21 Jun 2025 · 2,940 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMeta-Analysis of Bacillus in Laying Hen Nutrition: Feed Intake, Feed Conversion Ratio and Egg Productive IndicesChristian Anayo Mbajiorgu, Ifeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Monnye MabelebeleThis data synthesis study aimed to explore the impact of bacillus additive on performance of laying hens. Three bibliographic databases were scanned, with no restrictions on language and date. The inclusion criteria were randomised and controlled trials using non-diseased laying hens and published in peer-reviewed journals. The eligibility criteria were also information on measured performance parameters and studied moderators. Eighteen … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2025 · 3,937 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProduction and Reproduction of Primiparous Guinea Pigs Concerning Lysine LevelsYasmeen Camila Vargas-Jauja, Karin Marleny Casilla-Huallpa, Liz Beatriz Chino-Velasquez et al.The development of breeding animals is essential to ensure the productivity of guinea pigs, so an adequate supply of nutrients is required. However, information on their nutritional requirements is limited, particularly with regard to amino acids such as lysine, wich affects their productive performance. We evaluated the effects of dietary lysine levels (0.84, 1.01, 1.18, and 1.34%) on prim parous … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 28 May 2025 · 5,467 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficacy of Feeding Earthworm Meal-Based Diet on Feed Intake, Weight Gain, and Apparent Digestibility Coefficient of Red Sokoto GoatMoshood Adewale Belewu et al.Feed which contributes about 70-80% of the cost of feeding is one of the major problems of livestock production. Feeding nutritious feed to animals is vital for the vigor and wellbeing of livestock and human being and the nutrient it contains assist animal to grow, develop and reproduce. Hence, this study examined the impact of Earthworm Meal (EWM)-based diets on … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 22 Mar 2025 · 4,498 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDietary Protein and Energy Levels at 3200 m Altitude for Slow-Growing ChickensMariela Ketty Meza-Morveli, Liz Beatriz Chino-Velasquez, Jesús Camero DeLaCuba et al.The extent to which energy and protein (CP) levels can be reduced without impacting productivity in slow-growing chickens remains undetermined. The treatments were conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary CP (17.5, 19, and 20.5%) and energy (2850-2950 kcal ME/kg) on slow-growing chickens using an ideal protein concept at a high altitude (3200 m). We used a total of 144 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 20 Dec 2024 · 5,275 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMeta-Analysis of Performance and Intestinal Histomorphology of Broilers Fed Diets Containing Fermented Tropical Seed MealsIfeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Nnanyere Okwunna Aladi et al.There are variable results on the effect of dietary Fermented Tropical Seed Meal (FTSM) intervention on the growth and intestinal histomorphological indices of broilers. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of FTSM intervention on the growth performance and intestinal histomorphology of broilers. A database of 31 peer-reviewed studies that assessed the effect of dietary FTSM intervention on growth performance … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 29 Nov 2024 · 4,768 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Autolyzed Yeast Supplementation on Productive Performance Meat Quality Visceral Organ and Cecum Bacteria of Broiler ChickensSirinapa Taechanan, Kanokporn Poungpong et al.We assessed the effects of dietary Autolyzed Yeast (AY; Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on the performance, meat quality, visceral organ weights, and cecum bacteria of broiler chickens. We utilized a total of 360 one-day-old male Ross308 chicks. We allocated the chicks to four different dietary treatments, each consisting of six duplicates. Each replica consisted of 15 chicks per pen. The study included … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 19 Sep 2024 · 5,086 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBlood Metabolites, Feed Utilization and Performance in Thai Native X Lowline Angus Crossbred Cattle Fed Cassava ByproductsSophany Morm, Areerat Lunpha, Ruangyote Pillajun, Anusorn CherdthongThe purpose of this study was to assess the effect of dried Cassava top Fermented Cassava pulp (CtFCp) on growth performance, digestibility, ruminal parameters, and blood metabolites in Thai native x low-line Angus crossbred cattle. Twelve females of Thai native x lowline angus crossbred cattle were assigned an Initial Body Weight of 99.50±9.83 kg IBW. Dietary treatments were assigned in … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 22 Dec 2023 · 5,896 accessesView PDF Cite