Haematological Profile and Serum Biochemistry of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Sun-dried Yellow Cashew Pulp Based Diets

Okpanachi, U.; Okpanachi, G. A. C.; Kaye, Joy; Agu, C. I.; Odah, E

doi:10.3923/jas.2019.319.324

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“…As the inclusion level was increased, there was a linear decrease in the overall acceptability. The result of this study is contrary to previous studies that have shown that the use of cashew apple as a feed ingredient for poultry has no adverse effect on the quality of the meat (Okpanachi et al, 2015). Therefore, the negative effect of cashew kernel waste meal on the overall acceptability of the meat could be linked to several factors.…”

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Slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and consumer preference of noiler chicken on a diet with cashew kernel waste meal

Ojediran,

Olofintuyi,

Fasola

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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The cashew nut industry produces cashew kernel waste meal (CKWM), a nutrient-rich by-product high in protein. CKWM has shown promise as a feed component for laying hens and broiler chickens. This study aimed at determining the slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and consumer preference of noiler chicken on diets with cashew kernel waste meals. 270-day-old noiler chicks were randomly separated into five groups, with six replicates of 9 birds each. The treatment groups (W2, W3, W4, and W5) were fed diets with 5.0%, 10.0%, 15.0%, and 20.0% inclusion of cashew kernel waste meal, while the control group (W1) received a diet devoid of CKWM. The boilers were slaughtered on the 56th (last) day of the study, and their slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and organoleptic attributes were assessed. The outcome revealed that the CKWM in the diets of noiler birds significantly affected (p < 0.05) their slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and overall acceptability. Except for live weight, eviscerated weight, neck, and shank, the results of the slaughter yield showed significant differences (p < 0.05). All organ weights differ significantly (p < 0.05) except the pancreas. All the organoleptic properties except the overall acceptability were not influenced (p > 0.05). Comparing the results obtained with the different inclusion levels, diets with 5.0% CKWM inclusion had higher bled weight, dressing weight, drumstick, breast, and back weight, while up to 20.0% was tolerable for gizzard and spleen weight, abdominal fat, and acceptance. Thus 5.00% CKWM is recommended for improved slaughter yield and while up to 20.0% is acceptable for abdominal fat and consumer acceptance.

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Slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and consumer preference of noiler chicken on a diet with cashew kernel waste meal

Ojediran,

Olofintuyi,

Fasola

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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“…Therefore, high RBC in a diet are expected to have more Hgb which corroborates with the ndings of this study as observed in the animals on the T6 diet. The PCV is the percentage of RBCs in the circulating blood and high PCV indicates decreased parasitic challenge and increased nutrient utilization (Okpanachi et al, 2019). In this study, increase in the inclusion levels of both treated grasses in the diets led to higher PCV.…”

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“…1 g/dl for globulin(Merck, 2016) found in a healthy goat. High albumin might indicates that the goats are prone to haemorrhage(Okpanachi et al, 2019), while normal globulin suggest better quality protein. The glucose obtained in this study was higher than the normal ranges of 50.0-75.0 mg/dl while the cholesterol content was within the normal range of 80-130 mg/dl (Merck, 2016) found in clinically healthy goats.…”

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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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“…[ 16 ] for clinically healthy animals. Abnormally high serum levels of ALP indicate bone disease, liver disease, or bile obstruction [ 21 ] whereas there is no statistically significant difference among different treatment groups or treatment species interactions. These were supported by Ref.…”

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Nutritional response to water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) challenges via blood biochemical profiles in goats and sheep

Fanta,

Kechero,

Yemane

2024

Heliyon

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Haematological Profile and Serum Biochemistry of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Sun-dried Yellow Cashew Pulp Based Diets

Cited by 3 publications

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Slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and consumer preference of noiler chicken on a diet with cashew kernel waste meal

Slaughter yield, organ weight, abdominal fat, and consumer preference of noiler chicken on a diet with cashew kernel waste meal

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

Nutritional response to water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) challenges via blood biochemical profiles in goats and sheep

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