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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleMeta-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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMeta Analysis of Growth Performance of Broilers in Response to Dietary Cassava Leaf Meal InterventionChristian Anayo Mbajiorgu, Ifeanyi Princewill OgbuewuThe use of Cassava Leaf Meal (CLM) in broiler diets has gained attention due to its high crude protein content (24-35%) and other valuable nutrients. Therefore, the objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the impact of diets with and without CLM on broiler growth performance. Search performed on four bibliographic databases produced 584 articles of which 11 were used … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2026 · 578 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEfficacy 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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMeta-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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDietary Inclusion of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotic and Evaluating Performance of Laying HensMohammad Zarei, Mohammad Ehsani, Mehran TorkiProblem Statement: This study was conduct to compare effects of various commercial feed additives on performance of laying hens. Approach: To evaluate effects of dietary inclusion of feed additives (Yeasturer, A-Max, Thepax, Fermacto and Biomin) on performance of laying hens, 216 Lohmann LSL-Lite hens were divided in 36 cages (n = 6). Approach Hens in 6 cages (replicates) were assigned … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2011 · 9,373 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGrowth Performance and Duodenal Morphometry of 1-6 Week Old Kampung Chickens Supplemented With L-LeucineCharles Venirius Lisnahan, Steffanie Merlin Clyricia Noach, Lukas Pardosi, Theresia Nur Indah KoniThis study evaluated the effects of dietary L-leucine supplementation on growth performance and duodenal morphometry of Kampung chickens during the starter phase (1–6 weeks). A total of 600 one-week-old Kampung chickens were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments with six replicates of 20 birds each in a completely randomized design. The treatments consisted of a basal diet without L-leucine (T0) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2026 · 904 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Early Weaning on Performance, Health Parameters, and Carcass Traits of Bonsmara Bull Calves Under Feedlot ConditionsKgotso Patrick Matli, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Pieter FourieA feedlot is an intensive farming system used for finishing livestock. This study analyzed the performance, health, and carcass traits of Early-Weaned Calves (EWC) and Traditionally-Weaned Calves (TWC). A total of 285 Bonsmara bull calves were grouped into two weaning strategies, with 136 EWC (255±27.30 kg) and 149 TWC (308±24.60 kg). Backgrounding was followed by a finishing phase, with a … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1,233 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Phytobiotic Carica Papaya Seed Extract on Growth Performance, Physiological Parameters, Gastrointestinal and Immune Organs of BroilersNovi Mayasari, Erna Ainal Mardiah, Selly Masella et al.Papaya (Carica papaya) seeds (PS) are known as a potential phytobiotic alternative to Antibiotic Growth Promotor (AGP) in poultry. Papaya seed extract (PSE) contains bioactive compounds such as carpine, chymopapain, and papain. Two hundred one-day-old Cobb strain broiler chicks were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments with four replicates per treatment, and each replicate consisted of ten birds. During the … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,900 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficiency and Sustainability of Alternative Protein Sources for Livestock Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisOlusegun Oyebade Ikusika, Bulo Luvuyo, Jaja Ishmeal FestusSub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces growing challenges in sustainable livestock production due to high costs and limited availability of conventional protein sources such as soybean meal and fishmeal. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the nutritional efficiency and sustainability of locally available alternative protein sources for livestock feed in SSA. Following PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were conducted across five databases (PubMed, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 19 Feb 2026 · 1,844 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetermination of the Probiotic Potential and Metabolic Function of Lactobacillus Strains for Healthy Calf RearingRaya Myktybayeva, Serkan Özkaya, Elif Rabia Şanlı et al.This research investigstes the impact of probiotic supplementation on the growth performance, health status, and physiological traits in Holstein calves. A total of thirty calves were randomly divided into three experimental groups: a control group and two treatment groups receiving probiotics at doses of 1 g/10 kg and 1.5gt/10 kg live weight. Key indicators, including Live Weight (LW), Body Measurements … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 23 Jul 2025 · 3,626 accessesView PDFCite