Blood profiles of West African dwarf (WAD) growing bucks fed varying levels of shea nut cake based rations in Nigeria

Ogunbosoye, D. O.; Akinfemi, A.; Ajayi, David Aderemi

doi:10.1080/23311932.2018.1474620

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“…The primary function of albumin in blood is to transport fatty acids, drugs, t h y r o i d h o r m o n e s , a n d s t e r o i d s , metabolites, and other substances under osmotic pressure (Dewangan 2020). Values observed in this study were similar to values reported by Ogunbosoye et al, (2018) and Washaya et al, (2019). Due to a reduced supply of amino acids to the liver and other nutritional deficits, particularly iron and zinc, animals can have low serum albumin levels leading to poor protein utilization (Gounden et al,2023).…”

Section: Biochemical Parameters Of Wad Goats Fed the Experimental Dietssupporting

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Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Tawose,

Oluwadele,

Ekeocha

2024

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The dry seasons in the tropics often result in a scarcity of green fodder, which can negatively impact ruminant animal production. As such, the utilization of aquatic plants, which are abundant poses a threat to aquatic organisms and waterways, may be explored as a means of mitigating this shortage. This study aimed to assess the suitability of water hyacinth and its implication on the blood profile of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. A total of 20 West African Dwarf goats, aged 1-1.5 years and having liveweight of 11 ± 0.42 kg, were fed water hyacinth for a period of 70 days. A five-treatment and four-replicate completely randomized design was employed, in which water hyacinth replaced cassava peels at varying concentrations (0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, and 60%) in the formulated diets, with Panicum maximum and sundried poultry droppings added each at 20% to make complete diets. Significant differences (P<0.05) were noted in the blood profile values of the experimental 6 -1 3 -1 animals (PCV:24.4-29.73%, RBC:7.75-13.8210 mm , WBC: 9.78-13.4810 mm ) and were within the normal ranges for healthy growing goats. Serum biochemical parameters obtained indicated that total protein (20.02g/L - 42.24g/L), albumin (11.40 – 25.00g/L), globulin (8.62 - 17.24g/L), and creatinine (1.00 - 2.13mg/dL), were significantly (P < 0.05) different across the treatments. WBC and Lymphocytes values obtained were indicative of healthy immune system in the animals. Conclusively, supplementation of the WAD goat's diet with water hyacinth at a 15% inclusion level in cassava peels and poultry dropping silage was tolerable, presented optimal hematological and serum biochemical indices and did not pose any health risk to the experimental animals and was thereby recommended as a suitable feed for goats for optimum production, especially in extended dry seasons. Les saisons sèches sous les tropiques entraînent souvent une pénurie de fourrage vert, ce qui peut avoir un impact négatif sur la production animale de ruminants. Ainsi, l'utilisation de plantes aquatiques, dont l'abondance constitue une menace pour les organismes aquatiques et les cours d'eau, pourrait être explorée comme moyen d'atténuer cette pénurie. Cette étude visait à évaluer l'adéquation de la jacinthe d'eau et son implication sur le profil sanguin des chèvres West African Dwarf (WAD). Au total, 20 chèvres West African Dwarf, âgées de 1 à 1,5 ans et pesant 11 ± 0,42 kg, ont été nourries avec de la jacinthe d'eau pendant une période de 70 jours. Un plan complètement randomisé à cinq traitements et quatre répétitions a été utilisé, dans lequel la jacinthe d'eau a remplacé les pelures de manioc à des concentrations variables (0 %, 15 %, 30 %, 45 % et 60 %) dans les régimes alimentaires formulés, avec Panicum maximum et crottes de volailles séchées ajoutées chacune à raison de 20% pour constituer des régimes complets. Des différences significatives (P< 0,05) ont été notées dans les valeurs du profil sanguin des animaux de laboratoire (PCV : 24,4-29,73 %, RBC : 7,75- 6 -1 3 -1 13,82x10 mm , WBC : 9,78-13,48x10 mm ) et se situaient dans les limites plages normales pour des chèvres en bonne santé. Les paramètres biochimiques sériques obtenus ont indiqué que les protéines totales (20,02 g/L - 42,24 g/L), l'albumine (11,40 – 25,00 g/L), la globuline (8,62 - 17,24 g/L) et la créatinine (1,00 - 2,13 mg/dL) , étaient significativement (P < 0,05) différents selon les traitements. Les valeurs de leucocytes et de lymphocytes obtenues indiquaient un système immunitaire sain chez les animaux. En conclusion, la supplémentation du régime alimentaire de la chèvre WAD avec de la jacinthe d'eau à un niveau d'inclusion de 15 % dans les pelures de manioc et l'ensilage de volaille était tolérable, présentait des indices hématologiques et biochimiques sériques optimaux et ne posait aucun risque pour la santé des animaux de laboratoire et a donc été recommandée comme un aliment adapté aux chèvres pour une production optimale, notamment lors des saisons sèches prolongées.

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confidence: 93%

Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Tawose,

Oluwadele,

Ekeocha

2024

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“…Cholesterol values were high compared to authors elsewhere [1] and [19], this indicates that the meat quality was not safe for consumers avoiding high cholesterol content. Since there was no variation in Urea treatments it showed utilization of Baobab seed meal as protein and energy sources did not cause any deleterious effect on the goats despite the high values (24.80 -35.65 mmol/l) which were above the normal serum urea (3.5 -9.70 mmol/l) reported for WAD goats by [14].…”

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“…The animals suffer any disease condition throughout the study period which revealed that feeding the test diets did not affect their health negatively. Mean Corpuscular volume (23.98 fl -33.00 fl) was higher than 22.19 fl -24.63 fl reported by [18] for Haematological and serum biochemical indices of WAD goats with foreign body impaction and 21.83 fl -22.18 fl reported by [19] Open Journal of Animal Sciences for Blood profiles of WAD bucks fed varying levels of Shea nut cake based rations in Nigeria but within the normal healthy range reported by [14] and [20] for WAD goats. Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration were not significantly different within dietary treatment.…”

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Performance and Blood Profile of Grower West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Graded Levels of Toasted Baobab (<i>Adansonia digitata</i>) Seed Meal

Yakubu¹,

Ayoade²,

Oloche³

et al. 2022

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An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance and blood parameters of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed graded levels of toasted baobab seed meal for 84 days. Baobab seeds were washed, sun-dried and toasted uniformly using a cast iron pan. The toasted baobab seeds were crushed with a roller mill grinding machine to make baobab seed meal (BSM). The BSM was included at 0%, 25%, 50% and 75% levels in diets 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively to replace soybean. Each treatment was replicated four times in a completely randomized design. Uncoagulated blood samples were collected from WAD bucks at the end of the 84 days' feeding trial and analysed for packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentrate (Hb), red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC). The mean corpuscular haemoglobin volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), platelets, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils were calculated using PCV, RBC and Hb. The blood meant for serological analysis was centrifuged at 1000 G for 10 minutes, after which the serum was separated and used for determining serum total protein (Tp), albumin, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). The inclusion of baobab seed meal up to 50% in the experimental diet did not have any negative effect on the performance of the goats and did not pose any health challenge to the animals during the study period.

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“…Small ruminants especially goats play a major role in the economic development of most tropical countries (Ogunbosoye et al, 2018). During the dry season, these animals majorly depend on less expensive feeds such as the remains of roots and tubers especially cassava (Manihot spp.)…”

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Blood Profile of West African Dwarf Growing Bucks Fed Fungal Treated Megathyrsus Maximus and Brachiaria Decumbens Based Diets.

Idowu

Chaudhry

Tanimowo

et al. 2022

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Fungal treated grasses can be used as a supplementary feed for ruminants during dry seasons. A total of 24 West African dwarf (WAD) growing bucks with the average weight of 7 kg were fed with fungal treated either Brachiaria decumbens (TBD) or Megathyrsus maximus var. ntchisii (TMMN) to investigate their effects on the animals’ blood profile. The goats were allocated to six dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. The diets were offered as a total mix ration (100%) with one of the two treated forages at one of three levels (0%, 20%, 30%). Additionally, each diet contained concentrate (50%) and cassava peels (either 50% or 30%, or 20%) to a total of 100%. These diets were fed to the animals for 21 days with 14 days adaptation and the last 7 days for data collection. It appeared that the diets significantly (P < 0.05) influenced some haematological and serum biochemical parameters. The fungal treated BD and MMN at 30% inclusion maintained the animals within the expected ranges of blood profiles, indicating no apparent threat to goat wellbeing. However, animals consuming TBD diet showed better health than those fed TMMN. Therefore, 30% inclusion of TBD can be used as an alternative feedstuff in ruminant diets during the dry season.

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Blood profiles of West African dwarf (WAD) growing bucks fed varying levels of shea nut cake based rations in Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Performance and Blood Profile of Grower West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Graded Levels of Toasted Baobab (<i>Adansonia digitata</i>) Seed Meal

Blood Profile of West African Dwarf Growing Bucks Fed Fungal Treated Megathyrsus Maximus and Brachiaria Decumbens Based Diets.

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Blood profiles of West African dwarf (WAD) growing bucks fed varying levels of shea nut cake based rations in Nigeria

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Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water hyacinth and Cassava peel silage

Performance and Blood Profile of Grower West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Graded Levels of Toasted Baobab (&lt;i&gt;Adansonia digitata&lt;/i&gt;) Seed Meal

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