Archives - The Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (JAFE)

Short-Term Egg Production, and Body Weights of Three Strains of Chickens in a Tropical Environment

June 19, 2020
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JAFE Vol. 6 (4): 22-30, 2019 Izundu, G.N., Udeh, I., Bratte, L., Omeje, S.I., Odukwe, T.N. and Akporhuarho, P.O. ABSTRACT This experiment was conducted to compare the egg production performances of three layer strains, namely FUNAAB-Alpha, ISA-Brown and Bovan-Nera. The number of birds used for the study was 36 pullets per strain. The 36 pullets […]

Characterization of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Bullet Pear Oil from Three States of Nigeria

June 19, 2020
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JAFE Vol. 6 (4): 14-21, 2019 Nwachukwu, C.A., Nwannekezi, E.C., Umezuruike, A.C. and Duru, F.C. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of oil samples produced from bullet pears sourced from Kogi, Enugu and Imo States of Nigeria. The states have different ecological conditions with probable effect on […]

Effects of Acute Heat Stress on Performance and Blood Parameters of Four Broiler Chicken Strains Reared in North Central Nigeria

June 19, 2020
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JAFE Vol. 6 (4): 1-13, 2019 Sola-Ojo, F.E., Adeyemi, K.D., Alli, O.I., Ibiwoye, D.I., Taiwo, O., Onyebuchi, K.U. and Akilapa, M.A. ABSTRACT The impact of acute heat stress on growth performance and blood chemistry in four strains of broiler chickens were assessed. A total of eight hundred, 28 d old broiler chickens of four strains […]