ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences 2023 v4-i1
ISSN: 2795-3572
EISSN: 2795-3564
ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences 2023 v4-i1
Published: 2023-12-29
Articles
Cost Analysis of Heat Detection and Performance of Sows using Teaser Boars and BOARBETTER® Pheromone Post-Weaning
Onah Chukwudubem Charles, Nwoga Cornelius Chijioke*, Onyimonyi Anselm Ego
A study was carried out to investigate the cost analysis of heat detection and performance of sows using teaser boars (TB) and BOARBETTER® (BB) pheromone post-weaning at Livingston’s Enterprises Inc., Fairbury, Nebraska, USA. A total of 4,810 F1 (American yorkshire [sow] X landrace [boar]) weaned sows were used. The sows were allotted into two treatment groups (group 1 (control): sows heat-checked
Production of Auto Connecting Rod from Scrapped Steel and Palm Kernel Shell
Olayide R. Adetunji*, Adekunle O. Olanipekun, Olanrewaju M. , Queeneth A. Kingsley-Omoyibo
Connecting rod significantly impacts both piston and crankshaft, it acts as an intermediate link resisting tensile and compressive forces. Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) are solid, firm, carbonaceous, and organic by-products of the processing of the palm oil nut. This research aimed to produce an auto connecting bar from scrapped steel and PKS. The PKS were dried and milled into powder, charged into a r
Prevalence of Hydatid Cysts in Sheep and Goats Slaughtered in Selected Abattoirs in Northern Nigeria
Sodangi Abdulkarim Luka*, Ezekiel Kogi, Iliya Shehu Ndams, Asabe Cecilia Kogi, Clement Ameh Yaro, Rebecca Yakubu, Sarah Nuhu Kase, Reuben Thaddeaus Bello, Babangida Yusuf, James Samuel Haruna, Mohammed Aliyu Takyun, Mohammed Samaila Joro, Ibra
This study on prevalence and fertility of hydatid cysts of Echinococcus granulosus in Sheep and Goats slaughtered n at selected abattoirs in Kaduna, Kogi, Plateau, Gombe States and the Federal Capital Territory, Northern Nigeria was conducted between February to December, 2022. Gross examination was carried out by visual inspection and palpation of lungs and liver of 906 Sheep and 1,924 Goats. Out
Multi-location Evaluation of Advanced Mungbean Lines under Different Climatic Conditions in Uganda
Emmanuel K. Mbeyagala*, Esther S. Amuge, Ramakrishnan M. Nair
Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek var. radiata], or greengram is a popular crop especially in the drought prone areas of East Africa. It is rich in micronutrients and protein thus can help ameliorate malnutrition if incorporated in diets. Yield stability across target population of environments is a critical trait for mungbean breeding in the region. In this study, i) we examined the influen
Genetic Diversity of Ugandan Local Chicken Genotypes Inferred from Mitochondrial DNA D-loop Sequences
Illyass Yussif*, Donald Rugira Kugonza
This study aimed to examine the genetic relationship and structure of the local chicken genotypes in Uganda to serve as an essential component for improvement and conservation strategies. A set of 46 mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences among 7 chicken strain populations across Uganda was evaluated. The results revealed 5 polymorphic sites defining 7 haplotypes with the dominant (80%) haplotype, UGA
Effect of Soil Reaction (Soil pH) on the Rhizosphere Soil, Growth and Yield Performance of Root and Tuber Crops (RTCs) Production: A Review.
Princewill Ogugua Onyiba, Tochukwu Okoh, Nchedo Thecla Mbah, Adedoyin Ayobami Asa
Root and tuber crops play a crucial role in global food security, providing a significant source of nutrition and income for millions of people. The rhizosphere, the zone of soil surrounding the plant roots, is a dynamic environment that strongly influences crop growth and development. One critical factor that affects the rhizosphere's functionality is soil reaction, commonly represented by pH le
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