Haemato-Biochemical Profile of Yankasa Rams Fed Varying Levels of Panicum maximum Concentrate Mix under Intensive Feedlot in Southwestern Nigeria

Mk, Adegun; Sok, Fajemilehin; Dd, Ajayi; Jo, Ojo

doi:10.16966/2576-6457.113

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“…Table 5 showed WBCs count values had no significance differences, 6.56, 6.74, 6.73, 6.59, and 6.64 × 10 3 /mm 3 in 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% PM respectively. These results were in agreement with those of Adegun et al (2018) who reported non-significant differences in WBCs count of Yankasa rams fed PM at levels of 0%, 0.5%,1%, 1.5%, and 2.0%. Additionally, Jiwuba et al (2016) found that WBCs count and neutrophil percentage were not influenced by the supplementation of PM at different levels of 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60% into fufu sieviate meal based diets (p > 0.05).…”

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“…In the same vein, Makanjuola et al (2014) stated that the serum TP, A, and G concentrations of broiler chickens were not affected by the dietary supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (up to 0.6%). On the contrary, Adegun et al (2018) found TP, A, and G of Yankasa rams increased significantly when fed PM fodder at 0%, 0.5%,1%, 1.5%, and 2%.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Recently, Refaie et al (2020) observed that rabbits fed pelleted diets containing different levels of PM, 15%, 30%, and 45% had no significant effect on Hb and Ht. In another study, Adegun et al (2018) studied the effect of replacement different levels of PM fodder (0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) with a concentrate on hematological parameters of Yankasa rams and found that 2% PM had the highest Ht and RBCs values, 32.08 ± 0.3% and 10.17 ± 0.21 × 10 6 /μl, respectively, while 0.5% PM had the lowest values. Addass et al (2012) reported both age and sex were significantly affected by hematological parameters in chickens, where the group aged 150 days recorded the highest WBCs and Ht while those aged 90 days indicated higher RBCs value.…”

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Impact of Replacing Different Levels of Panicum maximum in Rabbit Diets on Growth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile, and Histological Responses of Some Internal Organs

El-Folly¹,

Sekken²,

Abo-Eid³

et al. 2021

WVJ

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There has been an interest in alternative sources in rabbit feeding. Therefore, the current study aimed to estimate the health status, growth performance, hemato-biochemical, and histological picture of some important internal organs in growing Newziland rabbits as a result of replacing different levels of Panicum maximum (PM) in its pelleted diet. A total of 35 weaned rabbits (20 males and 15 females) aged 5 weeks were purchased with an average body weight of 839.7 ± 7.05 g and 771.20 ± 9.19 g for males and females, respectively. Randomly, five equal rabbit groups were formed (7 rabbits in each group). The first group (control) was fed a basal diet without PM. The second, third, fourth, and fifth groups were fed pelleted diets containing PM with a replacing percent of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of clover hay, respectively. All groups were fed ad libitum of pelleted feed for two months. The blood was aspirated individually three times, including at the beginning of the experiment (as zero time), after one month, and at the end of the experiment, respectively. The whole blood was used for the measurement of hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit percentage, erythrocytes, and total leukocyte counts. At the experimental end, in each group, 3 male rabbits were sacrificed and their internal organs including liver, kidney, cecum, and rectum were collected for histopathology. The live body weight was significantly affected by sex where males were heavier than females, also feed conversion ratio, growth rate, and feed intake were significantly affected by feeding on different levels of PM. Blood hemoglobin, hematocrit, and the total leukocytic count had a non-significant effect while the erythrocyte count increased significantly in all experimental groups. There were insignificant changes in plasma total protein, albumin, globulin, ALT, AST, creatinine, and glucose concentrations when different levels of PM were added. furthermore, the plasma total cholesterol and triglycerides were significantly decreased in rabbits fed PM, 75% and 100% when compared with 25%, 50%, and control groups. Finally, replacement PM instead of clover hay in pelleted diets till 75% was found to be the safety and optimum percentage for biological and healthy rabbits.

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Impact of Replacing Different Levels of Panicum maximum in Rabbit Diets on Growth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile, and Histological Responses of Some Internal Organs

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Abo-Eid³

et al. 2021

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Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Yakubu,

Njidda,

Butswat

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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Thirty (30) Yankasa growing rams were used to investigate the effect of feeding cowpea husk and tiger nut residue in a mixed ration on the rumen ecology, nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, and nitrogen balance of Yankasa rams. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the rumen ecology, nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, and nitrogen balance between the treatments. Rumen ecology was influenced by the diet, with variations in rumen pH, temperature, and volatile fatty acid production. The results indicated that the highest rumen pH and temperature were observed in Treatment 2, while acetate, butyrate, and propionate levels varied among treatments. Nutrient intake and digestibility were significantly affected by the diet. Dry matter intake, crude protein intake, nitrogen detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) intake varied among treatments. Treatment 3 showed the highest dry matter intake, while Treatment 5 had the highest NDF intake. Crude protein intake was highest in Treatment 3, and the highest values for most nutrients were observed from the same treatment. The results for nitrogen balance in Yankasa rams indicate a positive nitrogen balance, suggesting that the rams received adequate amounts of nitrogen from the diets fed. Feeding 20% cowpea husk and 20% tiger nut residue provides optimum performance for rams in terms of rumen fermentation, and nutrient utilisation.

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Haemato-Biochemical Profile of Yankasa Rams Fed Varying Levels of Panicum maximum Concentrate Mix under Intensive Feedlot in Southwestern Nigeria

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Impact of Replacing Different Levels of Panicum maximum in Rabbit Diets on Growth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile, and Histological Responses of Some Internal Organs

Impact of Replacing Different Levels of Panicum maximum in Rabbit Diets on Growth Performance, Hemato-Biochemical Profile, and Histological Responses of Some Internal Organs

Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

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