Animal Research International, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

 Journal

 Haematologicaland Serum Biochemical Responses Of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Panicum Maximum Replaced With Untreated Cocoa Pod Husk Meal.

 Omotoso, O.B.,Ogunshola, O.J., Omoleye, S.O. And Alokan, J.A.

 2017

It has been proven that blood profile of an animal dictates its health status. Meanwhile, the health implication of feeding graded levels of untreated cocoa pod husk meal (UCPHM) to animals was the crux of this study. Thus, a 56 day trial was conducted to assess the haematological and biochemical responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed Panicum maximum replaced with UCPHM. The feed components were blended into five diets such that Diet A (control) contained 100 % P. maximum, Diet B (75 % P. maximum and 25 % UCPHM), Diet C (50 % P. maximum and 50 % UCPHM), Diet D (25 % P. maximum and 25 % UCPHM) while Diet E (100% UCPHM) and were fed to 25 WAD goats of 5 replicates per treatment in a completely randomized design experiment. The dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF) and gross energy (GE) contents of the diets were adequate to support the growth and maintenance of WAD goats. The values obtained for parameters observed, except CP increased with increased replacement for UCPHM across the treatment diets. Nutrient intake and apparent digestibility co-efficient values were significantly (p0.05) similar valueswith goats fed Diet B (75 % P. maximum + 25 % UCPHM). Hence, replacing P. maximum with untreated cocoa pod husk at 25% replacement level was acceptable and tolerableto the WAD goats and would not pose any health challenges. 

 Protein, Antinutrients Intake And Digestibility Of West African Dwarf Ewes Fed Graded Levels Of Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf Meal Diets. In: Formulation Of Medicinal Plants In Plant And Animal Production In Nigeria. Proceedings Of The 5th Annual Conference, School Of Agriculture And Agricultural Technology (Akure Humbolt Kellog) (S.O. Agele, F.O. Osundahunsi, V.A.J. Adekunle, I.B. Osho And M.O. Olufayo Eds) Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria. 20 – 23 April, 2009 Pp 129 – 134.

 Conference

 Protein, Antinutrients Intake And Digestibility Of West African Dwarf Ewes Fed Graded Levels Of Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf Meal Diets. In: Formulation Of Medicinal Plants In Plant And Animal Production In Nigeria. Proceedings Of The 5th Annual Conference, School Of Agriculture And Agricultural Technology (Akure Humbolt Kellog) (S.O. Agele, F.O. Osundahunsi, V.A.J. Adekunle, I.B. Osho And M.O. Olufayo Eds) Federal University Of Technology Akure, Nigeria. 20 – 23 April, 2009 Pp 129 – 134.

 Fajemisin A.N., Alokan J. A., Fadiyimu A. A., Omotoso O.B., Oyegbade A.A., Adeniyi T. And Olosunde I.A

 2009

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 Response Of West African Dwarf Ewes Fed Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf Meal In Cassava Starch Residue – Based Diets. In: Animal Agriculture In Nigeria And The Global Food Challenges. Proceedings Of The 34th Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production (B.I. Umoh, A.B.I. Udedibie, I.P. Solomon, O.L. Obasi, B.I. Okon And E. J. Udoh Eds) University Of Uyo, Uyo Nigeria. 15 -18 March 2009 Pp 480 – 482.

 Conference

 Response Of West African Dwarf Ewes Fed Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf Meal In Cassava Starch Residue – Based Diets. In: Animal Agriculture In Nigeria And The Global Food Challenges. Proceedings Of The 34th Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production (B.I. Umoh, A.B.I. Udedibie, I.P. Solomon, O.L. Obasi, B.I. Okon And E. J. Udoh Eds) University Of Uyo, Uyo Nigeria. 15 -18 March 2009 Pp 480 – 482.

 Fajemisin, A.N., Alokan, J.A., Onibi G.E., Aro, S.O. And Fadiyimu A.A.

 2009

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 Incidence Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Two Breeds Of Cattle Under Semi-intensive Management In Akure, SouthWestern Nigeria. In: Animal Agriculture In Nigeria And The Global Food Challenges. Proceedings Of The 34th Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production (B.I. Umoh, A.B.I. Udedibie, I.P. Solomon, O.L. Obasi, B.I. Okon And E. J. Udoh Eds) University Of Uyo, Uyo Nigeria Pp 570 – 572

 Conference

 Incidence Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Two Breeds Of Cattle Under Semi-intensive Management In Akure, SouthWestern Nigeria. In: Animal Agriculture In Nigeria And The Global Food Challenges. Proceedings Of The 34th Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production (B.I. Umoh, A.B.I. Udedibie, I.P. Solomon, O.L. Obasi, B.I. Okon And E. J. Udoh Eds) University Of Uyo, Uyo Nigeria Pp 570 – 572

 Fadiyimu, A.A., F. I. Akingbade, J.A. Alokan, A.N. Fajemisin, O.R. Folorunso, S. A. Adeyeye, N.A. Omoba, M. Ayegbusi And C. Ariyo

 2009

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 Intake, Digestibility And Nitrogen Balance In WAD Sheep Fed Graded Levels Of Moringa Oleifera As Supplement To Panicum Maximum

 Others

 Intake, Digestibility And Nitrogen Balance In WAD Sheep Fed Graded Levels Of Moringa Oleifera As Supplement To Panicum Maximum

 Fadiyimu, A.A., J.A. Alokan And A.N. Fajemisin

 2009

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 Effect Of Dietary Inclusions Of Moringa Oleifera On Intake And Haematological Profile Of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Basal Panicum Maximum

 Others

 Effect Of Dietary Inclusions Of Moringa Oleifera On Intake And Haematological Profile Of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Basal Panicum Maximum

 Fadiyimu, A.A., J.A. Alokan And A.N. Fajemisin

 2009

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 Small Livestock Is Still Beautiful. Inaugural Lecture Series 49 Delivered At Federal University Of Technology, Akure On Tuesday 22nd April 2008 40 Pages.

 Books

 Small Livestock Is Still Beautiful. Inaugural Lecture Series 49 Delivered At Federal University Of Technology, Akure On Tuesday 22nd April 2008 40 Pages.

 Alokan, J.A

 2008

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 Digestibility And Growth In The West African Dwarf Sheep Using Gliricidia – Based Multinutrient Blocks As Feed Supplement.

 Journal

 Digestibility And Growth In The West African Dwarf Sheep Using Gliricidia – Based Multinutrient Blocks As Feed Supplement.

 Aye, P.A., V. A. Aletor, J.A. Alokan, And J.O. Agbede

 2008

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 Nutrient Intake, Digestibility And Weight Gain Of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Rumen Content-poultry Droppings Mixed Diets. Proceedings 33rd Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production At Olabisi Onabanjo University Ayetoro March 16 – 20, 2008

 Conference

 Nutrient Intake, Digestibility And Weight Gain Of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Rumen Content-poultry Droppings Mixed Diets. Proceedings 33rd Annual Conference Of Nigerian Society For Animal Production At Olabisi Onabanjo University Ayetoro March 16 – 20, 2008

 Fajemisin, A.N., J.A.Alokan, S.O. Aro, O. Olowofeso And T.S. Fawolu

 2008

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  Nitrogen And Energy Partition In West African Dwarf Goats Fed Varying Levels Of Aspilia Africana As Supplements To Panicum Maximum. In: Proceedings Of 4th Annual Conference Of School Of Agric. & Agric. Tech. FUTA. 21st May, 2008. Pp 124 – 126

 Conference

  Nitrogen And Energy Partition In West African Dwarf Goats Fed Varying Levels Of Aspilia Africana As Supplements To Panicum Maximum. In: Proceedings Of 4th Annual Conference Of School Of Agric. & Agric. Tech. FUTA. 21st May, 2008. Pp 124 – 126

 Fadiyimu A.A., A.N. Fajemisin And J.A. Alokan

 2008

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