Browsing by Author "H. Ishola"

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    Carcass and Sensory Evaluation of Savannah Brown Goats Fed Maxigrain® Enzyme Treated Rice Bran Supplemented with Shea Butter Leaves
    (NSAP, 2018) E.Z. Jiya; I.C. Alemede; Y.S. Kudu; H. Ishola; R.M. Adigun
    This study examined the carcass characteristics and sensory evaluation of Savannah brown goats fed Maxigrain® enzyme treated rice bran supplemented with shea butter leaves. Thirty six (36) Savannah goats were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 25, 50 and 75% Maxigrain® enzyme treated rice bran using a completely randomized design with 3 goats per replicate for eight (8) weeks experimental period. The dietary treatments showed no significant differences (P>0.05) on the live weight of the goats. There were significant differences (P<0.05) on the carcass characteristics of the goats fed different dietary treatments. There was no significant differences (P>0.05) on the goat’s meat quality fed with different dietary treatments as was recorded by the panelist for sensory evaluation of the goat meat.
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    Cattle farmers’ attitude towards Artificial Insemination technology in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2025-04-28) O.J. Yusuf; O.M. Adesina; D.F. Apata; I.F. Ayanda; H. Ishola; L.A. Ajibade
    This study examined the factors influencing cattle farmers' attitudes towards Artificial Insemination in Kwara State. A total of 140 indigenous cattle farmers were sampled using a snowball sampling technique, which involved initial participants referring additional farmers until the desired sample size was reached. Data collection was conducted through a structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that most respondents were male (90.7%) and aged between 41 to 50 years (43.6%). Almost half of the respondents had no formal education (49.3%). The average household size was approximately 8 people, with an average of 12 years of experience in cattle production. The main breed reported was White Fulani (50.0%), with an average herd of 103 cattle. The average monthly income was N78,742.8. The study showed that 67.1% of respondents had a favourable attitude towards using AI, while 59.3% lacked an understanding of AI and 51.4% were unaware of its existence. Factors such as compatibility with culture/beliefs (25.0%), access to credit facilities (50.0%), and encouragement from government agencies (17.9%) were identified as important attitudinal factors for promoting the use of AI. Based on these findings, the provision of credit facilities, establishment of semen banks, improvement of infrastructure, and virile extension and veterinary services to increase farmers' interest in AI technology for improved productivity were recommended.
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    Effects of Natural Antioxidant Extracts Supplementation on Meat Quality of Broiler Chickens
    (ASAN, 2020) H. Ishola; E. Z. Jiya; O. J. Alabi; J.Y. Adama
    The study examined the effect of dietary antioxidant supplementation on meat tenderness characteristics and sensory evaluation of broiler chickens. Three hundred (300) day old Abhor acre broiler chicks were fed starter diet from 1-4 weeks and finisher diet for the last 4weeks. Birds were randomly assigned to treatments based on antioxidants supplementation in drinking water at 0.02% butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), ordinary water (OW), 0.02% sweet orange peel extracts (SOPE), 0.02% shaddock peel extracts (SHPE) and 0.02% lemon peel extracts (LMPE) per litre of water in a completely randomized design experiment. 3 birds were selected in each treatment and slaughtered, and the pectoralis muscles of the chicken was used for meat quality determination. There were significant differences (P<0.05) on the meat tenderness (force peak and yield) on the dietary antioxidants fed to the birds. Sensory parameters (taste, aroma and overall acceptability) shows significant differences (P<0.05) amongst the treatments. However, there were no differences (P>0.05) on meat appearance and texture perception broilers fed different antioxidants supplemented diets. OW and LMPE can serve as a substitute for BHA on overall acceptability perception for meat quality evaluation.
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    Hematology, Reproductive Hormonal Level and Conception Rate in Synchronized Indigenous Cows during Artificial Insemination Scheme in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2025-03) O. M. Adesina; D. F. Apata; H. Ishola; F. O. Ogunsola; O. J. Yusuf; F. H. Olaifa; S. Y. Dauda; A. A. Adegboye; M. Bolaji; T. R. Fayeye; A. L. Ambali; J. O. Aremu; I. F. Ayanda
    Genetic improvement of indigenous cattle breeds through artificial insemination (AI) with exotic semen will aid production system intensification and solve herders-crop farmers’ conflict in Nigeria. Successful AI, however, depends on efficient estrous synchronization preparing the animal’s hormonal balance required for fertilization. Hence, the objective of this paper was to assess the hematology, reproductive hormonal level and conception rate in synchronized 33 White Fulani and 18 Gudali indigenous cows during artificial insemination (AI) scheme in Kwara State, Nigeria using standard methods. Successful conception was called using transrectal palpation and threshhold of progesterone post-insemination. Data obtained show that there was significant (p < 0.05) breed effect on neutrophils and lymphocytes (indicating better stress tolerance in Gudali than White Fulani) and farm location difference in white blood cells, neutrophils, monocytes, hemoglobin, and packed cell volume prior to synchronization. However, all hematological values were subsequently found within reference values for cow post-synchronization. Post-synchronized elevated LH, reduced FSH and progesterone, plus subsequent progesterone surge 16 weeks post-insemination as well as mean conception rate of 82.75% are indicative of reproductive success. Consequently, Fixed Time AI with 3 consecutive injections of 2ml chloprostenol was recommended for estrous synchronization in artificial insemination in Nigerian indigenous cattle.
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    MEAT QUALITY AND AMINO ACID PROFILES OF BROILER CHICKENS FED ON DIETARY SOYBEAN WASTE REPLACEMENT
    (ASAN, 2024-09) H. Ishola; R.O.Imam
    The feeding trial was conducted to determine the meat quality and amino profile of broiler chicken’s meat fed dietary Soybean waste (SBW) supplementation at different inclusion levels. Three hundred day- old Abor- acre chicks were randomly allocated into five dietary treatments with replacement levels of SBW 0% (control), 0.2% (T2), 0.4% (T3), 0.6%(T4) and 0.8%(T5), in 3 replicates each in a completely randomized design. The feeding trial was for a period of 8 weeks in which the birds were fed diets (23 % CP and 2800 Kcal/kg ME) and (20 % CP and 3000 Kcal/kg ME) at interval of 4 weeks each. Data were collected on meat quality such as Water holding capacity (WHC), colour coordinate, sensory evaluation and amino acid profiles. There is significant influence on the colour of the broiler breast meat by SBW. The supplementation of soybean meal with SBW 0.2 % showed higher (p<0.05) WHC value than other treatments. While SBW 0.4 % had higher (p<0.05) pH value compared with other treatments. Apart from appearance perception, there were no significant difference in taste, aroma, texture and overall acceptability of the broiler chicken meat on dietary graded levels of soybean waste replacement. The appearance perception of birds on SBW 0.8 % diet were significantly higher (p <0.05) compared with other treatments. Dietary birds fed SBW 0 % had higher essential amino acid (methionine, histidine and lysine) compared to other treatments. Replacement of SBW 0.4% is relatively comparable to birds on dietary SBW 0 %, the control treatment