Phenotypic characteristics of teh African Giant Snail &lt;i&gt;Archachatina marginata&lt;/i&gt; swainson

Okorie, P. U.; Ibeawuchi, Innocent Izuchukwu

doi:10.4314/ari.v1i3.40825

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“…Despite the considerable potential for foreign and local demands, commercial snail farms similar to those found in Europe, South-East Asia and the Americas hardly exist in Africa in general [7] and Cameroon in particular [3]. Snail production in the wild has been on the decline due to the depletion of the rainforest, overharvesting of snails, bush burning, and the increased use of agricultural pesticides [8]. It is therefore important to encourage snail farming (heliculture) to optimize the contribution of this important food resource to humans [6].…”

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Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Niba¹,

Unji²,

Tuncha³

et al. 2022

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To contribute to the diversification of protein sources, the conservation and preservation of the Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata), a study was carried out between March and July 2019 at the Helvy Farms-WVED Cameroon located at Station Bamenda to investigate the effect of three calcium sources on their growth performance and carcass characteristics. 180 juvenile snails aged 4 months initially weighing between 24.2 and 28.5 g, shell length ranging between 40.25 -48.35 mm, and shell diameter of between 14.08 -18.44 mm were randomly allotted to 3 treatments containing each a different calcium source (crushed snail shell, eggshell and agricultural limestone) and a control treatment constituted of natural plant feeding materials of the snail. There were 45 snails per treatment, constituted of three replicates with 15 snails per replicate. Each replicate was housed in well-constructed surface trench pens equipped with drinking and feeding troughs. The basal diet made up of feedstuffs like pawpaw leaves and watermelons was provided ad libitum. The initial weights of the snails were recorded at the start of the experiment followed by weekly weight measurements, while the snail length and width were measured with a digital caliper of 0.05 mm accuracy. The snails were monitored for a period of 21 weeks and data was collected for 20 weeks after a 1 week adaptation period. The results showed that the weight gain (g) of snails for diets containing calcium sources in the supplemental diets were all significantly higher (P < 0.05

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Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Niba¹,

Unji²,

Tuncha³

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“…Among the Igbo of south-eastern Nigeria, snail meat is an indispensable item in the diet of a nursing mother (Okonta, 2012). Snail production in the wild has been on the decline due to the depletion of the rainforest, over harvesting of snails, bush burning and the increased use of agricultural pesticides (Okorie and Ibeawuchi, 2004). The low capital and simple management practices involved have also drawn people to snail farming (Mogbo et al, 2013a).…”

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Effect of Pawpaw ( Carica Papaya ) and Plantain ( Musa Paradisiaca ) Leaves on Growth Performance of Archachatina Marginata (African Giant Land Snail)

Nwogor¹

2015

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Abstract:The study was carried out to evaluate the growth response of Archachatina marginata subjected to three diets;Carica papaya (pawpaw), Musa paradisiaca (plantain) leaves and combination of both Carica papaya (pawpaw) and Musa paradisiaca (plantain) leaves. One hundred and thirty five adult Archachatina marginata snails were used in this experiment and they were randomly selected into nine cages of fifteen snails each. Each treatment was replicated three times. Data were collected on the growth parameters (weight, length and circumference). The result showed an increase in the growth parameters measured. The mean weight gain rates were 0.9g, 0.5g and 1.2g; shell length increase rates were 0.84cm, 0.62cm and 1.18cm; shell circumference increase rates were 1.41cm, 1.29cm and 2.0cm for pawpaw, plantain and combination of both treatments respectively. Statistically, there was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the rate of weight gain. The mean weight gain in higher in Pawpaw than in plantain and highest in the combination of the two leaves (treatment 3). There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in the rate of shell circumference increase for both pawpaw and plantain treatments, but was significant difference (P < 0.05) in treatment 3 which is combination of both leaves. The rate of shell length increase was significantly higher in pawpaw treatment (P < 0.05) than in plantain treatment. And it was highest (P < 0.05) in the combination of both leaves, that is, treatment 3. In the three treatments pawpaw leaves enhanced growth performance than plantain leaves but the combination was the best, although the two leaves are recommended for farmers and for use in compounding feeds for growing snails, it will be best when combined.

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Phenotypic characteristics of teh African Giant Snail <i>Archachatina marginata</i> swainson

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Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (<i>Archachatina marginata</i>) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (<i>Archachatina marginata</i>) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Pawpaw (<i> Carica Papaya </i>) and Plantain (<i> Musa Paradisiaca </i>) Leaves on Growth Performance of <i> Archachatina Marginata </i> (African Giant Land Snail)

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Phenotypic characteristics of teh African Giant Snail <i>Archachatina marginata</i> swainson

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Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (&lt;i&gt;Archachatina marginata&lt;/i&gt;) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (&lt;i&gt;Archachatina marginata&lt;/i&gt;) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Pawpaw (&lt;i&gt; Carica Papaya &lt;/i&gt;) and Plantain (&lt;i&gt; Musa Paradisiaca &lt;/i&gt;) Leaves on Growth Performance of &lt;i&gt; Archachatina Marginata &lt;/i&gt; (African Giant Land Snail)

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Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (<i>Archachatina marginata</i>) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Calcium Source in Supplemental Diets on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the Giant African Land Snails (<i>Archachatina marginata</i>) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Effect of Pawpaw (<i> Carica Papaya </i>) and Plantain (<i> Musa Paradisiaca </i>) Leaves on Growth Performance of <i> Archachatina Marginata </i> (African Giant Land Snail)