2 publications

• Published Subscription 4 Feb 2018

  Evaluation of False Yam (Icacina oliviformis) Seed Extract as Substitute for Antibiotics on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

  By A. Mohammed, B. D. Nfojoh, A. A. Agbolosu

  Abstract: An experiment was carried out using broiler chickens to determine the effects of false yam seed extract on their growth performance. One hundred and fifty (150) chicks (Cobb strain) were selected and randomly divided into 15 groups of 10 birds each. Fresh false yam seed chips were soaked for 3 days (1 part of fresh seed to 2 parts of water) and extract was decanted and sieved through a fine …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 4–8 Read article →

• Published Subscription 2 Jan 2018

  Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal as an Alternative Protein Source in Broiler Chicken Diets: Effect on Carcass and Eating Quality of Broiler Chicken

  By A. Mohammed

  Abstract: An experiment was conducted using broiler finishers to determine the effects of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) in broiler rations on the sensory and carcass characteristics of the birds. A total of eight broiler chickens were randomly selected from 40 birds fed diets containing 0% (control) and 33% replacement of fish meal with BSFLM. At 56 days of age, eight birds were slaughtered after 8-hour feed withdrawal, dressed, eviscerated …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–21 Read article →