Comparative evaluation of the constituents of colostrum and milk of the West African Dwarf Sheep and goat reared in a humid tropical environment

Ahamefule, F. O.; Ibeawuchi, J. A.; Okonkwo, C C

doi:10.4314/naj.v35i1.3198

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“…Very high positive and significant (P<0.001) correlation existed between milk energy and BF (r = 0.999). This agrees with Ahamefule et al (2004) who reported a very highly positive and significant (P<0.001) correlation between milk energy and BF. Highly significant (P<0.01) negative correlation existed between milk protein and SNF (r = -0.678; P<0.01) while a highly significant (P<0.01) positive correlation existed between BF and milk protein (r = 0.730).…”

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Evaluation of Cassava Peel – Cassava Leaf Meal Based Diets for Milk Production by the West African Dwarf Goats in South Eastern Nigeria

Ukanwoko¹,

Ibeawuchi²

2014

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An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of cassava peelcassava leaf meal based diets on the milk yield and composition of WAD goats. Four lactating WAD does were housed individually in pens and were assigned to the experimental diets in a 4x4 Latin Square Design Experiment and fed for 56days. Drinking water was offered liberally. Milk yield (MY) was measured and analyzed weekly for total solids (TS), butterfat (BF), crude protein (CP), solids-not-fat (SNF), lactose, ash and milk energy. MY, BF, CP, SNF, ash, milk energy, solidscorrected-milk yield (SCM) and fatcorrected-milk yield (FCM) did not differ significantly (P>0.05) among the treatment groups. Total solids and lactose were significantly (P<0.05) different among treatment groups. The group on diet B (10% cassava leaf meal (CLM)) recorded the highest total solids percentage (12.81%) while the group on diet D (30% CLM) recorded the lowest. The group on diet B also recorded the highest lactose content (4.30) while the least was recorded for the group on diet D (4.18). The relationship between MY and various milk constituents indicated negative correlation between MY and TS, MY and BF, MY and SNF, MY and lactose. However, these correlations were not significant (P>0.05). Positive correlation existed between BF and TS, milk protein and TS, milk energy and TS, lactose and SNF, milk energy and BF, BF and milk protein. Milk protein and BF were highly significant (P<0.001) and positively correlated. Milk protein and SNF were negative and significantly correlation while a significant positive correlation existed between BF and milk protein. Diet D (30% CLM) which gave the highest MY, the lowest total solids and lactose percentage is recommended.

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Evaluation of Cassava Peel – Cassava Leaf Meal Based Diets for Milk Production by the West African Dwarf Goats in South Eastern Nigeria

Ukanwoko¹,

Ibeawuchi²

2014

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“…This milk constituent was not influenced by breed even though values tended to be more appreciated for WAD (4.21 %) than RS (4.12 %). The range of values reported for BF in this study are comparable with the results of Midau (2010) and Ahamefule et al (2012), but lower than values reported by Ahamefule et al (2004), Akpaet al (2004 and Zahraddeen et al (2007) for similar breeds. Various factors influence the composition of milk depending on the prevailing circumstances.…”

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“…Total solids (TS) concentration in milk was not influenced (P>0.05) by breed. The range of TS values observed for WAD (12.46 -13.75 %) and for RS (12.59 -13.19) were consistent with the findings of Ahamefule et al (2004) and Akpa (1999) for both breeds. However, lactation stage significantly (P<0.05) influenced TS production in milk of both species with the early (12.53 %) and mid (12.78 %) lactation values similar and lower than the late lactation value (13.47 %).…”

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“…Zahraddeen et al (2007) also reported increased TS in milk with advancing lactation in both WAD and RS goats. However, this observation is at variance with the findings of Ahamefule et al (2004) who reported higher TS in milk in mid lactation in WAD goat, relative to early and late stages of lactation. Also the TS values recorded for the three lactation stages are higher than the value (11.53 %) reported by Zahraddeen et al (2007), but lower than the values (16.58 %, 15.70 %) reported by Midau et al (2010) and Akinsoyinu et al (1981) for RS goat milk.…”

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“…Okunlola et al (2015) also reported a steady increase (3.0, 4.05, 4.60 and 5.78%) in BF of RS goats fed 0, 10, 20 and 30% baobab fruit in the diet. Ahamefule et al (2004) observed a decline in BF in late lactation (5.16, 5.25 and 4.91 %) in WAD goats. Zahraddeen et al (2007) however recorded a steady decline in the BF of WAD and RS goats with advancing lactation.…”

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Comparative evaluation of lactation performance of West African dwarf and red sokoto goats raised in a hot-humid environment

Ahamefule

Ekanem

Uka

et al. 2020

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The milk yield and compositions of twelve lactating does comprising six each of West African Dwarf (Fouta djallon) and Red Sokoto (Maradi) were compared in a 21-week study. The does in their second parity were monitored over a full lactation. The goats received daily basal grass and browse fodder in addition to a concentrate supplement in a 2 × 3 factorial experiment. The does were hand milked and milk yield (g/d) was quantified daily. Milk samples were analyzed weekly for total solids (TS %), butter fat (BF %), solids-not-fat (SNF %), crude protein (CP %) and total ash (TA %). Lactose concentration (LC %) was analyzed daily immediately after sampling. Macro-minerals in milk samples were determined by dry ash extraction method specific for each mineral element. Milk yield was influenced significantly (p<0.05) by both breed and stage of lactation. The WAD produced more milk (97.34 g/d than RS (87.01 g/d). For both breeds, the average mid lactation milk yield (119.04 g/d) was significantly (p<0.05) different than either early (88.35 g/d) or late (69.14 g/d). The highest milk production was by WAD does in mid lactation (125.10 g/d) and the least was by RS in late lactation (47.07 g/d). The TS, BF, SNF, CP and LC concentrations in milk were not influenced (P>0.05) by breed. The TA was significantly (P<0.05) higher in WAD milk (0.89 %) relative to RS milk (0.88 %). Also, stage of lactation significantly (P<0.05) influenced the concentrations of TS, BF, TA and LC in WAD and RS goats milk. Total solids was significantly (P<0.05) higher in late (13.47 %) than in early (12.53 %) lactation for both breeds. The BF and LC in milk followed similar trend, recording 4.45, 3.89 and 4.13 and 3.98 % in late and early stages of lactation respectively. On the other hand, The TA decreased with advancing lactation and the highest value was obtained in the early (0.92 %) than in mid (0.89 %) and late (0.86 %) lactation in both WAD and RS goat milk. TA was highest in WAD milk in early lactation (0.92 %) and least in RS milk in late lactation (0.85 %). All macro minerals were influenced (p<0.05) by lactation stage and breed differences, except potassium (K) and sodium (Na) which were only influenced by the stage of lactation. The milk of both WAD and RS goats yielded more calcium (Ca) than K, which was attributed to the nutrients in the diets.

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Chemical composition and In Vitro Digestibility of five selected forages used for production and management of small ruminants in Odoragushin of Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State.

Adebajo

2024

NJAP

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A large number of forages exist in Nigeria with varying adaptations pertaining to ecological zones. These forages are known for their acceptability and nutritive value by ruminants during dry season. Being different in structure and texture, physiochemical component may differ. Thus, this study was undertaken to determine chemical composition of five selected forage species (Mimosa pudica, Aspenlenum bulbiferum, Commelina benghalensis, Chamaecoustus cupidatus and Panicum maximum) used as feed resources in Odoragunshin, Epe Local Government Area, Lagos state. 500g sample of each plant was collected from different mature plants before flowering. Chemical composition and in vitro digestibility parameters were measured. The result obtained showed variations (P< 0 .05) in the proximate composition and invitro digestibility. The crude protein content was highest in Commelina benghalensis (21.46%) and was least in Chamaecoustus cupidatus (11.88%). Ether extract ranged from 7.70% - 15.38% in Mimosa pudica and Chamaecoustus cupidatus respectively. Higher ash value (15.38%) was recorded in Commelina benghalensis. The estimated organic matter digestibility (OMD), metabolizable energy (ME) and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) were significantly different (P< 0.05). The study showed that the selected forages could be used as part of feed for ruminants, especially during the period of scarcity without harmful effect to the animals. Un grand nombre de fourrages existent au Nigeria avec des adaptations variables selon les zones écologiques. Ces fourrages sont connus pour leur acceptabilité et leur valeur nutritive par les ruminants en saison sèche. Étant différents en termes de structure et de texture, les composants physicochimiques peuvent différer. Ainsi, cette étude a été entreprise pour déterminer la composition chimique de cinq espèces fourragères sélectionnées (Mimosa pudica, Aspenlenum bulbiferum, Commelina benghalensis, Chamaecoustus cupidatus et Panicum maximum) utilisées comme ressources alimentaires à Odoragunshin, dans la zone de gouvernement local d'Epe, dans l'État de Lagos. Un échantillon de 500 g de chaque plante a été collecté sur différentes plantes matures avant la floraison. La composition chimique etles paramètres de digestibilité in vitro ont été mesurés. Le résultat obtenu montre des variations (P< 0,05) dans la composition immédiate et la digestibilité in vitro. La teneur en protéines brutes était la plus élevée chez Commelina benghalensis (21,46 %) et la plus faible chez Chamaecoustus cupidatus (11,88 %). L'extrait d'éther variait de 7,70 % à 15,38 % respectivement pour Mimosa pudica et Chamaecoustus cupidatus. Une valeur de cendres plus élevée (15,38 %) a été enregistrée chez Commelina benghalensis. La digestibilité estimée de la matière organique (DMO), l'énergie métabolisable (EM) et les acides gras à chaîne courte (AGCC) étaient significativement différents (P < 0,05). L'étude a montré que les fourrages sélectionnés pouvaient être utilisés dans le cadre de l'alimentation des ruminants, notamment en période de disette, sans effet nocif sur les animaux.

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Comparative evaluation of the constituents of colostrum and milk of the West African Dwarf Sheep and goat reared in a humid tropical environment

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Evaluation of Cassava Peel – Cassava Leaf Meal Based Diets for Milk Production by the West African Dwarf Goats in South Eastern Nigeria

Evaluation of Cassava Peel – Cassava Leaf Meal Based Diets for Milk Production by the West African Dwarf Goats in South Eastern Nigeria

Comparative evaluation of lactation performance of West African dwarf and red sokoto goats raised in a hot-humid environment

Chemical composition and In Vitro Digestibility of five selected forages used for production and management of small ruminants in Odoragushin of Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State.

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