bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early results of laparoscopic repair for recurrent inguinal hernia by Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP)
Authors: Lê Viêt Khánh ,   Nguyễn Đức Tiến,Tào Minh Châu, Nguyễn Thiện Thế,Đoàn Anh Tú
Published: February 2021

Tóm tắt
Đặt vấn đề: Đánh giá kết quả của phẫu thuật nội soi đặt lưới trước phúc mạc, đường vào qua phúc mạc (Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal: TAPP) điều trị thoát vị bẹn tái phát và so sánh với phương pháp Lichtenstein
Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nhóm nghiên cứu: 11 người bệnh (NB) (nam) được thực hiện phẫu thuật TAPP điều trị thoát vị bẹn tái phát sau mổ mở; nhóm chứng: 8 người bệnh thoát vị bẹn tái phát được thực hiện phẫu thuật
Kết quả: Các đặc điểm về tuổi, chỉ số khối cơ thể (BMI), số bệnh lý kèm theo, đường kính cổ bao thoát vị và thời gian tái phát của người bệnh giữa 2 nhóm có sự tương đồng; ở nhóm phẫu thuật TAPP thời gian phẫu thuật dài hơn (TAPP 103,6 và Lich 86,9 phút, p = 0,223); thời gian sử dụng giảm đau sau mổ ngắn hơn (TAPP 1,9 và Lich 2,8 ngày, p = 0,009); thời gian nằm viện ngắn hơn (TAPP 4,2 và Lich 5,9 ngày, p = 0,009); thời gian trở lại công việc sớm hơn (TAPP 19,2 và Lich 26,0 ngày, p = 0,035); nhóm nghiên cứu không có biến chứng trong khi nhóm chứng có 2 trường hợp nhiễm trùng vết mổ và 2 trường hợp đau sau mổ.
Kết luận: Phẫu thuật TAPP có hiệu quả tốt trong điều trị thoát vị bẹn tái phát sau mổ mở, sau mổ người bệnh ít đau hơn, giảm thời gian nằm viện, giảm biến chứng sau mổ

Abstract
Introduction: This study is to evaluate the early results of laparoscopic repair with mesh hernia by Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) compared with Lichtenstein

Materials and Methods: 11 male patients were reoperated with TAPP repair for the recurrent inguinal hernia after open repair enrolled in research group; Control group including 8 patients were reoperated with Lichtenstein technique.

Results: The characteristics of patients such as ages, body mass index (BMI), comorbid pathologies, size of neck of the inguinal sac and the recurrent times were similar in both groups; in research group, the operating time was longer (TAPP 103,6 vs Lich 86,9 mins, p=0,223) however the time for pain medication used was shorter (TAPP 1,9 vs Lich 2,8 days, p=0,009), the length of hospital stay was shorter (TAPP 4,2 vs Lich 5,9 days, p=0,009) than control group; in research group, there were no postoperative complication while in control group, there were two patients with postoperative surgical site infections, and two patients with postoperative pains.
Conclusion: TAPP repair is an effective option for the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia; shorter hospital stay, less pains as well as complications.
Keywords: Recurrent inguinal hernia, TAPP, Lichtenstein
Diagnostic laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma
Authors: lê Tư Hoàng , Nguyễn Tiến Thành
Published: February 2021

Tóm tắt
Đặt vấn đề: Chấn thương bụng kín (CTBK) rất khó chẩn đoán. Phẫu thuật nội soi (PTNS) nhìn rõ tổn thương có thể điều trị, liệu có thể là biện pháp chẩn đoán hỗ trợ trong cấp cứu?
Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, các người bệnh (NB) bị CTBK khó chẩn đoán được ứng dụng PTNS chẩn đoán.
Kết quả: 34 NB bị CTBK được ứng dụng PTNS để chẩn đoán. 73,5% có chấn thương phối hợp, 47% có tổn thương 2 tạng trở lên trong ổ bụng. 26 NB (76,5%) được chỉ định nội soi ổ bụng (NSOB) thăm dò chẩn đoán. 8 NB (23,5%) cần loại trừ tổn thương phối hợp. PTNS phát hiện được hết các tổn thương nhất là tổn thương tạng rỗng, mạc treo trừ tổn thương tạng đặc nhỏ sâu trong nhu mô và sau phúc mạc. Không có biến chứng do PTNS chẩn đoán gây ra.
Kết luận: PTNS là biện pháp chẩn đoán xâm lấn tối thiểu có thể chẩn đoán an toàn, chính xác tổn thương trong ổ bụng ở NB bị CTBK. Ngoài ra có thể sửa chữa những tổn thương không quá phức tạp.

Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is challenging. Laparoscopy surgery allows us to see the lesions clearly for proper treatment, assist - it as a diagnostic method in emergency?
Materials and Methods: Perspective descriptive study for all patients with BAT, very difficulty in diagnosis, were operated laparoscopically for this purpose.
Results: Diagnostic laparoscopy was carried out in 34 BAT. 73,5% of patients had multiple traumas, 47% had more 1 injured organs in abdominal cavity. 26 patients (76,5%) was indicated to laparoscopic surgery for diagnosis purpose. It is necessery to exclude the associated lesions in 8 patiens (23,5%). Almost lesions were detected by laparoscopic surgery such lesions of hollow viscera, mesenteric lesions excepted the small lesions located deeply in parenchyme of solid viscera or retroperitoneal. No complication due to diagnostic laparoscopy occurred .
Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive, safe and accurate diagnostic approach for BAT. It also can repair the simple lesions during operation.

Keywords: Diagnostic laparoscopy, abdominal trauma.
Early outcome of laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal technique in adult patients with inguinal hernia repair at the Hue Central Hospital - Base 2
Authors: Nguyễn Thanh Xuân , Lê Đức Anh
Published: February 2021

Tóm tắt
Đặt vấn đề: Thoát vị bẹn là bệnh lý phổ biến trong ngoại khoa, đặc biệt lĩnh vực ngoại tiêu hóa. Từ khi phẫu thuật nội soi ra đời và ứng dụng tấm nhân tạo trong điều trị thoát vị bẹn, đã có những thay đổi trên thế giới về điều trị cho người bệnh thoát vị bẹn. Phương pháp phẫu thuật nội soi đặt tấm nhân tạo đường xuyên phúc mạc TAPP (Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal) có nhiều ưu điểm như đường cong huấn luyện ngắn, phát hiện thoát vị bẹn đối bên và điều trị cả trường hợp có biến chứng, nên được nhiều phẫu thuật viên trẻ lựa chọn.
Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, lâm sàng mô tả, theo dõi dọc 19 người bệnh với 21 trường hợp thoát vị bẹn được phẫu thuật TAPP tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế - Cơ sở 2 từ tháng 12/2018 đến 3/2019.
Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình 66,8 ± 14,35. Thoát vị bẹn nghẹt 4,8%. Thoát vị bẹn cầm tù 9,5%. Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình một bên 65,3 ± 19,6 phút, hai bên 102,5 ± 12,5 phút. Thời gian hậu phẫu trung bình 4,1 ± 1,6 ngày. Phát hiện 2 trường hợp thoát vị bẹn đối bên. Sau 3 tháng không có trường hợp nào tái phát.
Kết luận: Phẫu thuật TAPP là một phẫu thuật an toàn, hiệu quả có thể ứng dụng rộng rãi.

Abstract
Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operation performed in general surgery, especially in digestive field. Since the introduction of laparoscopic repair and application of synthetic mesh to treatment, the trends have changed in the last decade in treatment for inguinal hernia. The laparascopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) has a short learning cure. TAPP has many advantages, such as wide dissection, contralateral side checkup, treatment strangulated hernia and incarcerated hernia, a short learning cure has been the first choice for surgeons.

Materials and Methods: Study subjects included 19 patients with 21 inguinal hernia cases treated by laparoscopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) technique at the Hue Central Hospital - Base 2 from 12/2018 though 3/2019. Descriptive and prospective follow-up study.
Results: The mean age was 66,8 ± 14,35 years old. Strangulated hernia and incarcerated hernia respectively accounted for 4,8% and 9.5% of cases. The mean durations of unilateral inguinal hernia repair and bilateral inguinal repair were 65,3 ± 19,6 mins and 102,5 ± 12,5 mins, respectively. Mean duration of postoperative stay was 4,1 ± 1,6 days. 2 case (3.2%) with contralateral inguinal hernia were detected. At 3-months evaluation, there was no recurrence.
Conclusion: TAPP is a safe and effective surgical technique; should be encouraged and widely applied in different levels hospitals.

Keyword: inguinal hernia, TAPP, laparoscopic surgery, mesh.
ỨNG PHÓ VỚI BIẾN ĐỔI KHÍ HẬU DỰA VÀO CỘNG ĐỒNG TRONG PHÁT TRIỂN NÔNG NGHIỆP BỀN VỮNG TẠI CÁC XÃ VÙNG ĐỆM VƯỜN QUỐC GIA XUÂN THỦY - NAM ĐỊNH
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Hồng Phương , Nguyên Văn Giáp
Published: February 2021

Vùng đệm Vườn Quốc gia (VQG) Xuân Thủy, Nam Định là nơi có đa dạng sinh học cao, sinh kế người dân lại chủ yếu phụ thuộc vào nông nghiệp. Biến đổi khí hậu (BĐKH) đã và đang ảnh hưởng không nhỏ đến chất lượng cuộc sống của người dân. Vai trò của cộng đồng trong ứng phó với BĐKH để phát triển bền vững nông nghiệp ở vùng là rất lớn. Cộng đồng dân cư vùng đệm VQG Xuân Thủy tuy có nhận thức về BĐKH còn hạn chế, nhưng vốn kiến thức bản địa của người dân về ứng phó BĐKH trong nông nghiệp đã được phát huy tốt. Nhiều mô hình cộng đồng ứng phó BĐKH ở khu vực đã được triển khai hiệu quả. Cộng đồng có nhiều điểm mạnh trong ứng phó BĐKH cũng như nhiều cơ hội tốt như tiếp cận nguồn vốn, kinh nghiệm dân gian... Tuy nhiên trong ứng phó BĐKH, cộng đồng vùng đệm VQG Xuân Thủy vẫn tồn tại nhiều điểm yếu cần khắc phục và nhiều thách thức cần vượt qua để phát triển bền vững nông nghiệp
NAM CAO - SỐNG VÀ VIẾT
Authors: Lê Phong
Published: February 2021

Bài viết này đem đến một cái nhìn khác về Nam Cao, một nhà văn có đời sống và đời văn gắn bó với nhau như hai mặt một tờ giấy mỏng, soi bên này mà thấy cả bên kia. Soi vào văn ông để thấy đời, và soi vào đời để nhận thêm các giá trị từ những trang văn im lặng.
African Organisation for Research & Training in Cancer (AORTIC) at the London Global Cancer Week 15–20 November 2020
Authors: Chinegwundoh Frank
Published: February 2021

A virtual London Global Cancer Week ran from 15 to 20 November 2020. The AORTIC session on 16 November 2020 was titled ‘The COVID-19 pandemic: An African perspective’. The theme was ‘Cancer treatment in the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa’.
Compromiso cardiovascular en el síndrome de marfan: reporte de caso.
Authors: Michel Martínez Andree J. , Chavez Camacho Roberto Joaquín , Laguna Chavez Roy Arnold
Published: February 2021

El Síndrome de Marfan es una enfermedad del tejido conectivo causada por mutaciones en el gen FBN1, que codifica la fibrilina-1, glucoproteína fundamental del componente de las microfibrillas. Entre las manifestaciones clínicas, la afectación cardiovascular merece una consideración especial, debido a su pronóstico. Se presenta varón de 40 años quien acude al Instituto Nacional del Tórax por un cuadro clínico de 2 años de evolución caracterizado por clínica de insuficiencia cardiaca descompensada, insuficiencia aortica y criterios colagenopatía subyacente, ante lo cual tras los estudios de gabinete y el uso de los criterios pertinentes (Ghent modificados) se llega al diagnóstico de Síndrome de Marfan. La supervivencia de estos pacientes depende del diagnóstico temprano evitando las complicaciones que en su mayoría son mortales, el uso de los scores es de ayuda y la intervención oportuna lleva a un mejor pronóstico de vida y evita los procedimientos invasivos y por ende demás complicaciones.
EFEKTIFITAS AROMATERAPI DAN PENDAMPING PERSALINAN TERHADAP NYERI PERSALINAN
Authors: Yuanti Yocki , Putri Cindy Ria Aprilia
Published: February 2021

Pain is a very unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Pain during childbirth is due to uterine contractions, cervical dilation and stretching of the pelvic floor muscles. The purpose of this study was to explain the contribution of presenting aromatherapy to labor pain with the accompanying labor variable. The research design was non-experimental with a cross sectional study approach. The population was all mothers who gave birth at the Nanggung Public Health Center on 24 February - 14 March 2020. The sampling technique was accidental sampling of 40 people. Data using Chi Square test and Multiple Logistic Regression with risk factor analysis model. The results showed that 65% of the mothers who experienced mild labor pain were in labor. The provision of aromatherapy had a significant contribution to labor pain in laboring mothers (p-value 0.014) with an OR of 6.768, while delivery companions did not have a significant contribution to labor pain in laboring mothers (p-value 0.127). The provision of aromatherapy during childbirth is highly recommended to manage the pain caused by the delivery process and it is important for midwives to support mothers who give birth in managing a safe and comfortable birth experience, minimal trauma both psychological and physiological.
Determinan Perilaku Pencegahan Perdarahan Pasca Persalinan
Authors: Harmatuti Harmatuti
Published: February 2021

Perdarahan pasca persalinan masih tinggi kejadiannya dikarenakan masih rendahnya perilaku pencegahan yang dilakukan saat masa kehamilan. Beberapa upaya yang dapat mengurangi gangguan fisik maupun psikis seperti  promosi hidup sehat serta deteksi awal dapat diterapkan dalam strategi pencegahan perdarahan pasca persalinan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh pemberdayaan, peran suami, peran peer group, status kesehatan, pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan perdarahan pasca persalinan di RS Kesdam Cijantung Tahun 2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional. Analisis data menggunakan smartPLS 2.0 dan SPSS 18. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menggunakan Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) temuan penelitian yakni pemberdayaan (16,58%), peran suami (4,8%), peran peer group (18,30%), status kesehatan (24,37%), pengetahuan (10,07%) dan sikap (10,50%), pengaruh langsung perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan perdarahan pasca persalinan sebesar 84,61%, dan pengaruh tidak langsung sebesar 1,1%. Status kesehatan merupakan faktor dominan yang sangat mempengaruhi perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan perdarahan pasca persalinan. Peneliti menyarankan agar beberapa pihak bekerja sama untuk membantu ibu hamil dalam pencegahan perdarahan pasca persalinan.
Islamic education for early childhood in the era of society 5.0
Authors: El-Laudza Chissya
Published: February 2021

Technology and communication usage is identifiable with people of the 4.0 revolution era and is necessary for the 5.0 era that affects life aspects, such as urban planning, industry, health, transportation, agriculture, and education. This study investigates Islamic education for early childhood, especially of Qur’an learning in the era of society 5.0. The topic is significant for teachers, especially in playgroups, kindergartens, Qur’an Learning Center for Children, and parents, as it describes the urgency of technology in society 5.0 era in the educational field, especially for early childhood. As library research, this study collects and analyzes various relevant and credible data related to the issue. The study results prove that artificial intelligence, one of the characteristics of the society 5.0 era, provides significant assistance in solving various issues in the society related to Islamic education for early childhoods.
The Relationship Between Emotion Recognition from Facial Expression and Self-Construal
Authors: Ikeda Shinnosuke
Published: February 2021

Previous studies have identified cultural differences in the patterns of emotion recognition, with Eastern cultures emphasizing emotional expression through the eyes and Western cultures emphasizing the facial expression around the mouth. The influence of self-construal has been considered a factor of these cultural differences, but no direct examination has been conducted to clarify how cultural factors are related to self-construal. To examine this relationship and exclude cultural influences other than relational self-construal, this study involved three experiments regarding self-construal and emotion recognition in Japanese subjects. The results showed that the participants perceive sadness more strongly through the eye region when they have a high degree of interdependence, and they perceive happiness more strongly through the mouth region when they have a high degree of independence. The results partially confirm the results of previous research and highlight that self-construal plays a role in interpreting facial cues; these findings suggest that more detailed studies and research focusing on other cultures should be conducted to clarify (1) cultural influence on self-construal and (2) cultural influence on emotion recognition.
Haematological parameters and serum biochemistry of Japanese quail chicks (Coturnixcoturnix japonica) fed raw and processed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seed meal based diets
Authors: Akintunde A. R. , Omage J. J. , Bawa G. S. , Onimisi P. A. , Samuel I.
Published: February 2021

An experiment was conducted with 720 one - week old Japanese quail chicks to evaluate the effect of feeding raw and processed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seed meal based diets on the haematology and serum biochemistry of the Japanese quails in a completely randomized design. Birds were allocated to eight treatment groups with three replicates each containing 30 birds per replicate. The control diet (TI) had no pigeon pea seed meal, T2 was raw pigeon pea seed while other diets contained 30% of pigeon pea seed meal processed by soaking (for 24, 48 and 72 hours) (T3 – T5), fermentation for 72 hours(T5), boiling for 60 minutes(T6) and roasting for 30 minutes(T7). Blood samples were collected from the birds through the wing  web vein at the 6th week of the feeding trial. The haematological parameters investigated were packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb), red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells count (WBC), lymphocytes, neutrophils, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) while serum biochemical components were creatinine, cholesterol, albumin, urea and total protein concentrations. The results obtained in this study showed that all the haematological parameters and serum biochemistry of birds were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by dietary treatments except albumin concentration (g/dL). The packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration, red blood cells and total protein values were within the range of 41.00 – 52.17 %, 13.63 –17.35g/dl, 6.80 – 8.83 (x 106 /mm3 ) and 5.62 – 7.70 g/dl respectively. The results suggest that raw and processed pigeon pea seed meal (PPSM) possess good dietary protein quality for optimal growth and had no adverse effect on haematological and biochemical profiles of quail chicks at 30 % dietary level of inclusion.
Effect of graded levels of raw roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality traits of broiler chicken
Authors: Owosibo A. O. , Okere I. A. , Adedokun G. A.
Published: February 2021

Means of reducing the rising cost of feed resources in livestock production is a concern in the poultry industry in Nigeria.The study was carried out to investigate the effect of graded level of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on performance traits, physical and sensory quality of broiler chicken meat. One hundred and twenty birds at day 28 were used and thirty birds were randomly allotted into respective four dietary treatments [T1 - control diet with 0% inclusion level of raw roselle seed meal (RSM) while T2, T3 and T4 had 25%, 50% and 75% inclusion level of RSM respectively] in a complete randomized design. Each treatment had three replicates with ten birds per replicate. At the end of the 28-day feeding trial being 8 weeks, 24 birds (2-birds/replicate) were slaughtered for physical and sensory meat quality characteristics: colour, appearance, flavor, texture, taste and overall acceptability. Result showed there was not significant (P>0.05) difference for final weight, weight gain and feed intake among T1, T2 and T3 but T4 had significant (P<0.05) least values in final weight (1.58kg) weight gain (1.05kg) and feed intake (3.52kg) among the treatments. The FCR was not significantly different for T1 (3.32) and T4 (3.36) while both T1 and T4 differed significantly from T2 (3.13) and T3 (3.11). There were not significant (p>0.05) differences in the carcass traits that were measured across the treatments. The cooking loss from the thigh meat in T2 (27.55%) was significantly lower in comparison to treatments T3 (36.60%) and T4 (35.62%) but was not significantly different from T1 (30.48%). The cooking loss from breast and drumstick meat showed insignificant (P<0.05) difference among the treatments. The texture of the meat had least scored value in T1 (4.93) which was significantly different from T1 (6.33) but not significantly different from T2 (5.13) and T4 (6.07). The overall acceptability of the meat from the treatments was highest in T1 (7.03) with no significantly different from T3 (6.33) and T4 (6.67) but was significantly different from T2 (5.6). It can be concluded that raw roselle seed meal can be used as a substitute for full fat soybean for use in finisher broiler diets up to 50% inclusion level without adverse effect on the performance traits and some meat quality attributes of chicken.
Performance, serum biochemical indices and crude protein utilization by broiler chickens fed diets based on two varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) grits II. Finisher Phase
Authors: Ogunwole O. A. , Abayomi F. D. , Oladimeji S. O. , Olumide M. D. , Lawal H. O. , Idowu I. A. , Mosuro A. O. , Kulakow P. O. , Iluebbey P. , Tewe O. O.
Published: February 2021

Effects of feeding diets based on grits from two varieties of cassava on performance, selected serum biochemical indices and crude protein utilization by broiler finisher chickens was studied. In a completely randomized design, Abor Acre broiler chickens (n=210) aged 21 days were allotted to seven dietary treatments; each replicated thrice comprising 10 birds per replicate. Seven isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets were formulated; diet 1 contained 50% maize and 0% cassava grits while diets 2, 3 and 4 had 25, 50 and 75% of maize replaced, respectively with cassava grits from TMS 01/1371, diets 5, 6 and 7 had their maize replaced with cassava grits from TME 419 at 25, 50 and 75%, respectively. Chickens were fed on respective experimental diets and offered water ad libitum for three weeks. Feed intake, weight gain, feed and conversion ratio (FCR) differed significantly (P<0.05) while metabolizable crude protein (MCP) values were similar (P>0.05). Higher daily weight gain (DWG) was obtained in birds on diet 7 (69.56 g), 1 (62.71) and 4 (60.25) compared with those on diets 6 (58.10), 3 (54.76), 2 (52.02) and 5 (50.07). Serum albumin (g/dL) were lower but similar in birds on diets 2 (2.35), 3 (2.03), 4(1.97) 5 (1.98). Globulin values varied significantly (P<0.05) across treatments. There was however, no significant effect of treatments (P<0.05) on total protein, aspartate amino transferase, alanine amino transferase, serum urea nitrogen and creatinine. Interactions of grit varieties and increased dietary inclusion levels of TMS 01/1371 reduced metabolizable crude protein of finishers' broiler significantly (P<0.05). This relationship was not significant for TME 419 (P>0.05). Dietary cassava grits from both varieties of cassava had no deleterious effect on overall broiler chickens performance. However, there was gross reduction in metabolizable crude protein with increasing dietary inclusion of cassava grits.
Performance and carcass characteristics of broiler fed raw and processed kenaf seed meal
Authors: Odetola O. M. , Eruvbetine D. , Onagbesan O. M. , Oduguwa O. O. , Owosibo A. O. , Ijadunola T. I. , Adetola O. O. , Sobayo R. A. , Adeyemi O. A.
Published: February 2021

Two hundred and forty (240), unsexed day old Arbor Acre broiler chicks were used to evaluate the effects of replacing whole kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed meal (WKSM) with full fat soybean meal (FFSM) in the diets on the performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken in a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement, consisting two processing methods (raw kenaf seed meal RKM and roasted kenaf seed meal HKM) and 4 inclusion levels (0%, 10%, 20% and 30%). Both RKM and HKM were analysed for anti-nutritive factors, data were collected on performance, carcass characteristics and cost benefit. The results of anti-nutritive factors (ANF) in RKM and HKM revealed that HKM had lower values of 0.045%, 0.029mg/g and 0.013mg/g for tannin, oxalate and phytic acid respectively when compared to 0.078%,0.124mg/g and 0.026mg/g obtained for RKM (P<0.05). The performance of broiler chicken showed that birds on 10% RKM with an average weight gain and FCR of (2640.00g and 2.48) competed favourably with the control (2554.67g and 2.45). The results of carcass characteristics showed that birds on 10% and 20% inclusion levels had significantly (P<0.05) higher values of 64.25% and 65.58% for dressed weight respectively. In terms of weight gain and FCR, birds fed RKM performed better than birds fed roasted kenaf meal HKM. About 5% feed cost savings was made when WKSM was included in the diets of broilers. It was concluded that RKM and RKM can replace FFSB in broiler diets up to 10% without any detrimental effect on performance and carcass quality.
Performance of broiler finisher chickens fed varied levels of mango seed kernel meal as replacement for maize
Authors: Abdullahi I. , Omage J. J. , Idachaba C. U. , Abbas I. M.
Published: February 2021

The performance of broiler finisher chickens fed varied levels of mango seed kernel meal as replacement for maize was studied. Mango seed kernel was fed as replacement for maize at 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100% for treatments 1-6, respectively. 20% mango seed kernel showed the best result in feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed to gain ratio and feed cost per kilogram weight gain. This performance declined with increasing replacement levels of MSK. Thus, in the study, it is concluded that) mango seed kernel can replace maize at 20% in the diet of broiler chickens without negatively affecting performance. Higher inclusion levels beyond 20% resulted in declined feed intake and productive parameters.
Assessing the nutritional status of Bunaji bulls fattened on varying inclusions of groundnut haulms and maize offal using some blood metabolites
Authors: Goska D. Y , Kibon A. , Madziga I. I. , Alawa C. B. I. , Lamidi O. S. , Voh A. A. , Iyeghe -Erakpotobor G. T. , Yakubu B. , Dauda J
Published: February 2021

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of inclusion levels of groundnut haulms (GH) and maize offal (MO) on some blood metabolites from twenty Bunaji bulls. The bulls were divided into four groups in a completely randomized design. They were fed signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens) hay ad libitum and concentrate diets containing groundnut haulms (GH) and maize offal (MO): 80:20% GH: MO, 60:40% GH: MO, 40:60% GH: MO and 20:80% GH: MO, respectively. The animals were fed the diets over a period of 90 days and their nutritional status ascertained from the serum metabolic profile.
Influence of supplemental L-arginine on physico-chemical and sensory properties of breast meat from turkeys
Authors: Williams G. A. , Oso A. O. , Sanwo K. A. , Sobayo R. A. , Adegbenjo A. A.
Published: February 2021

A total of one hundred and forty four grower (56-84d) turkeys were used to investigate the effect of dietary supplemental L-arginine on growth response, physico-chemical and sensory properties of the resultant breast meat. Dietary treatments consisted of basal diet supplemented with 0 (control), 0.05 and 0.10% L-arginine, respectively. A completely randomized design was used with turkeys randomly allotted to 18 pens; each pen housed eight birds. Six pens were assigned to each treatment. Growth performance of the birds, cook loss, refrigeration loss, freeze loss and water absorptive power of the breast meat were measured. Finisher turkeys fed diet supplemented with 0.05 % L-arginine and control group had reduced (P < 0.05) feed intake and improved (P < 0.05) feed conversion ratio. Meat samples from turkeys fed diet supplemented with L-arginine showed increased (P<0.05) cook loss weight (in g) and percentage cook loss when compared with control group. Turkeys fed diet supplemented with 0.10% arginine had the highest (P<0.01) percentage refrigeration loss, freeze loss weight (g) and percentage freeze loss. Increasing supplementation level of arginine showed a linear reduction (P<0.001) in the thaw weight of breast meat. Sensory parameters of meat sample were not influenced (P>0.05) by varying level of arginine supplemented. In conclusion, arginine supplementation seems to weaken the muscular cross-bridges in breast meat and hence resulted in higher cook loss, refrigerated loss and freeze loss.
Effect of dietary Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal on performance and egg quality indices of laying hens
Authors: Sobayo R. A. , Sanwo K. A. , Muhammad S. B. , Adegbenjo A. A. , Oso A. O. , Sogunle O. M. , Fafiolu A. O. , Adeyemi O. A.
Published: February 2021

Twelve weeks feeding trial involving 75 point of lay hens of black Harco breed was carried out to study the effects of dietary inclusion of Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal (AELM) on the performance and egg quality characteristics of the birds. Fresh Abelmoschus esculentus leaves were harvested, spread out and air-dried in a green house and allowed to dry for 6 days until it became crispy. The branches were threshed carefully to separate the leaf from the twig before milling to fine particle size to form Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal (AELM). Proximate analysis of AELM and dietary treatments were analyzed Gross energy of leaf meal was carried out using an adiabatic bomb calorimeter model CAL 2k. The 75 birds were grouped into five dietary treatments comprising 15 birds each in a completely randomized (CRD) design. The treatments were further subdivided into three replicates of five birds each. Five iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric diets were formulated as_0, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% inclusion levels in diets 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. The result of the proximate composition of AELM showed that the crude protein, crude fibre, crude fat or ether extract, ash and ME values were 13.15, 10.11, 6.0% and 1308.41 Kcal/kg respectively. Average final weight, average weight gain, feed intake and hen- day production were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the inclusion level of Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal. Birds in the control group and those fed diet containing 5% Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal had similar final weight (1.53kg) and higher than other treatment groups. The highest (P<0.05) hen-day production was recorded at 5% inclusion level while 2.5%, 7.5% and 10% levels had comparable values ( 49.13, 46.98 and 49.21). Internal and external egg qualities as affected by AELM inclusion levels showed that the egg, shell, yolk, albumen weights were significantly (P< 0.05) influenced by the dietary treatments with the group of birds on 10% recording highest values. Significant (P<0.05) improvement in yolk weight and colour was observed in the AELM treated birds compared to the control. The total lipid profile of eggs revealed significant (P<0.05) differences in the cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein values measured. A linear trend was observed in the recorded cholesterol, triglyceride and high density lipoprotein (HDL) values. The values decreased with increased AELM inclusion. It can therefore be concluded at the level of this study that Abelmoschus esculentus leaf meal inclusion in the diet of laying birds improved performance and egg quality indices with desirable aesthetic effect on egg yolk colour.
Carcass characteristics of finishing broiler chickens fed varying levels of crude fibre and energy in multi-fibre source-based diets
Authors: Salami R. I. , Odunsi A. A.
Published: February 2021

The carcass characteristics of unsexed Obamarshal broiler chickens fed three levels (4, 8 and 12%) of Crude Fibre (CF) and three levels of Metabolisable Energy (ME) at 2600, 2800 and 3000 ME (Kcal/kg) in multi-fibre source-based diets were assessed using a 3x3 factorial design. The nine experimental diets, each for the starter and finisher phases maintained the calorie: protein ratios of 123:1 and 140:1 respectively. Two hundred and sixteen (216) dayold unsexed broiler chicks were allotted at the outset to nine dietary treatments at 24 per diet with 8 birds per replicate. There were 3 replicates per treatment arranged in a completely randomised design. Diets were formulated in accordance with the standard nutritional specifications for the broiler chickens. Feed and water were provided to the birds ad libitum for 8 weeks. Results showed that carcass yield was similar (P>0.05) and maximised (P<0.05) on 8 and 12% CF diets at 2800 and 3000ME (Kcal/kg) with the eviscerated weights of 1.40 and 1.42 kg respectively while carcass fat as per abdominal and gizzard was minimised on 12% CF diet at 2800ME (Kcal/kg) diet. Relative weights of both intestinal organs and length of intestine were increased (P<0.05) in broiler finishers with increasing CF levels while increasing ME levels increased abdominal fat. It can therefore, be concluded that 12% CF diet at 2800 and 3000 ME (Kcal/kg) maximised carcass yield but carcass fat was minimised at 2800 ME (Kcal/kg) diet of broiler chickens in favor of its recommendation for adoption, especially in the tropics.
Growth performance of fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus fed fermented seed of Senna obtusifolia (Linn)
Authors: Onimisi H. U. , Oniye S. J. , Balogun J. K. , Bolorunduro P. I.
Published: February 2021

The effects of replacing soybean meal with graded levels of fermented Senna obtusifolia seed meals (SOSM) on the growth performance of Clarias gariepinus were investigated. Five isonitrogenous (42% crude protein) and isocaloric (25.7% NFE) diets were formulated in which fermented replaced soybean meal (SBM) at 0% (SOSM0), 25% (SOSM25), 50% (SOSM50), 75% (SOSM75) and 100% (SOSM100) inclusion levels and a commercial feed (CmF) as the second control. Three hundred and sixty (360) fingerlings of (Clarias gariepinus) mean weight (2.85±0.01g) were stocked at (20) fish per tank volume in triplicate groups per treatment and fed 3% body weight twice a day of the experimental diets for 180 days. The feeding rate was adjusted after weighing. The water qualities were within range recommended for Clarias gariepinus. There were no significant differences (p> 0.05) in growth performance and nutrient utilization between the control groups and those fed the fermented SOSM diets at 25%. The commercial, 0% and 25% groups had the highest mean weight gain (279 to 280 g), significantly (P<0.05) superior to the groups that received the, 50%, 75% while the group that received 100% SOSM diet had the poorest mean weight gain (132.72g). Feed conversion ratios (FCR) of all treatments ranged from (1.75 to 2.18). These values increased slightly by increasing levels of fermented SOSM from 50 to 100%. The best FCR, 1.75± 0.02, recorded for fish fed 25% fermented SOSM indicated a superior level of utilization of the SOSM diet by the fish. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the protein intake among the group of fish fed 0 and 25%, but significant difference (P<0.05) occur in fish fed 50, 75 and 100% fermented SOSM respectively. Protein efficiency ratio (PER) exhibited significant differences (P<0.05) in all treatments except in the control diets that were not statistically different (P>0.05) from the fish fed the 25% fermented SOSM. The PER values increased among the experimental fish with respect to the quantity of total feed intake. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in apparent net protein utilization (ANPU) among treatments CmF, 0% and 25%. The ANPU was highest in fish fed 0% fermented SOSM (91.6±0.04) while fish fed 75 and 100 % fermented SOSM in diets were 71.4±0.02 and 73.4±0.03 were the least. There was a significant (P<0.05) difference in the effect of the inclusion levels of fermented (SOSM) on final body carcass composition among treatments. This study showed that soybean meal can be substituted with fermented Senna obtusifolia seed meal up to 25% level in Clarias gariepinus diets without any negative effects on the growth and feed efficiency.
Nutritive value of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds soaked in wood ash extract as protein feedstuff for broiler chicken production
Authors: Omoikhoje S. O. , Imade J. E. , Odiase M. O.
Published: February 2021

An eight weeks feeding trial was conducted to assess the effect of feeding graded level of soaked pigeon pea meal (SPPM) in wood ash extract or solution on the growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens. A total of 144 day-old chicks (Anak 2000) were randomly allotted to four treatment diets (1, 2, 3 and 4) in a completely randomized design. Each treatment group was replicated three times with twelve birds per replicate, thus, having thirty-six chicks per treatment group. Diet 1 contained 0% SPPM in wood ash extract for 72hours as the control diet, while diets 2, 3 and 4 were formulated to contain 25, 50 and 75% inclusions of SPPM in place of soybean meal. Results showed that the average live weight, daily weight gain and feed intake as well as protein efficiency ratio were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the dietary treatments at the finisher phase. Broiler chickens fed 25% SPPM based diet had a higher (P<0.05) and comparable value of live weight, weight gain and protein efficiency ratio to that recorded in the control diet at the finisher phase. The haematological and serum biochemical indices revealed that albumin and total cholesterol were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the treatment diets. The albumin value (2.2g/dl) was highest in birds fed 50% SPPM, whereas, the cholesterol value decreased (P<0.05) with increasing levels of inclusion of SPPM from 0 to 75%. It therefore implies that SPPM can be partially included in broiler diets up to 25% level with optimum growth performance and without any detrimental effect on the blood profile of broiler chickens.
Performance and carcass evaluation of balami rams finished on diets with varying energy level
Authors: Akinleye S. B. , Omojola A. B. , Offong U. A. , Afolabi K. D. , Luka J. S.
Published: February 2021

Fattening of farm animals is a way of increasing the rate of meat deposit after maturity. Its effectiveness depends on genetic status of the animal and the diet fed to the animal. In this study, performance and carcass evaluation of balami rams finished on diets with varying energy levels were carried. Forty-eight rams of Balami breed, weighing 20.75±1.50- 22.50±1.91kg were randomly alloted to four dietary energy levels (EL): 2.20Mcal/kg (EL ), I 2.40 Mcal/kg ((EL ), 2.60 Mcal/kg ((EL ) and 2.80 Mcal/kg ((EL ) for 90 days. The feed II III IV intake and daily weight gain of the animals in each treatment were determined and the average recorded. Three Balami rams were randomly selected from each treatment and sacrificed to determine the dressing percentage (DP), carcass weight (CW), fat deposit (FD) and meat yield (MY). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA at á . The 0.05 FBW (kg) of Balami rams in group EL , EL , EL and EL were 41.88.6±1.97, 42.12±1.84, I II III IV 46.13±1.65 and 52.24±2.50 while the FCR of animals on treatments EL (5.3±0.28) and EL I II (5.2±0.26) were higher than EL (4.7±0.82) and EL (4.0±0.65). The DP (%) were 54.9, III IV 54.9, 55.8 and 56.1, the FD (%) were 9.00,9.59,8.92 and 11.46 and the MY (%) were 75.2, 74.7, 75.5 and 72.0 for rams on EL , EL , EL and EL The results indicate that, increasing I II III IV. levels of energy improved growth performance and carcass quality of Balami rams. Therefore, higher level of dietary energy (2.80 Mcal/kgDM and 14% CP) could be suggested for optimizing growth performance and meat quality of Balami ram under fattening condition.
Performance of broiler chickens fed raw jackfruit seed meal (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
Authors: Ebruaja A. S. , Onunkwo D. N. , Odukwe C. N. , Onuachu J. C.
Published: February 2021

The effect of raw jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seed meal (JFM) on performance, nutrient utilization and economics of production was investigated using 144 broiler chickens.The birds were divided into four dietary treatments of 3 replicates and 12 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. Diet one was soybean based (control) while raw JFM meal was added to diets 2 (T ), 3 (T ) and 4 (T ) at 10, 20 and 30% levels of inclusion 2 3 4 of soybean meal in the control diet respectively. At 8 weeks, 2 birds per replicate were used to evaluate nutrient utilization. The growth performance was generally depressed with increased inclusion of raw JFM in the diets. The feed to gain ratio of birds placed on control diet (2.55) and T (2.56) were the same (P>0.05) and are significantly better (P < 0.05) than 2 other treatments. Nitrogen, ether extract and ash retention were virtually the same for birds fed T T and T while energy retention was higher (P<0.05) in birds fed T (2,82MJ/Kg ME) 1, 2 3 1 than those fed T , T and T .The cost per Kg feed was higher in T (? 131.59) and decreased 2 3 4 1 with increase in inclusion of raw JFM; T (? 127.17), T (? 123.66) and T (? 123.24). Cost per 2 3 4 Kg weight gain, revenue and gross margin were the same for birds fed control and those fed with T . From the foregoing raw JFM is a potential feed resource and could be included in the 2 diet of broiler chicken up to 10% level of inclusion of soybean meal in a control diet.
Effect of graded levels of teak (Tectona grandis) kernel meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus)
Authors: Egbewande O. O. , Olorunsanya A. O , Adebanjo T. I
Published: February 2021

The study was conducted to determine the effects of graded levels of teak (Tectona grandis) kernel meal on rabbits. Thirty weaned rabbits aged between 4 – 5 weeks old were which lasted for 12 weeks. The rabbits were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments of two replicates consisting of three rabbits each in a completely randomized design. The calyx layer of the kernel was removed via sieving and rubbing in-between the palms, and the middle layer coupled with the innermost layer were crushed and milled using huller mill to obtain teak kernel meal. Experimental diets were compounded in such a way that Diet 1 contained no teak kernel meal (control) while Diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 contained the test ingredient at 5, 10, 15 and 20% levels of inclusion respectively. Teak kernel meal was analysed for moisture, crude fibre(CF), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), ash and nitrogen free extract (NFE).The results for moisture, crude fibre, crude protein, ether extract, ash and nitrogen free extract were 7.36, 54.90, 8.75, 8.50, 5.00 and 16.88% respectively. Anti-nutritional factors were also analysed for oxalate, phytate, cyanide, tannin, flavonoid and alkanoid, and the results were 28.6mg, 3.65, 0.32, 2.35, 3.12 and 0.42% respectively. Rabbits fed Diet 1 had the highest final weight of 1635.88g while those fed Diet 5 exhibited the least (1411.20g). There were significant (P<0.05) differences among daily feed intake of the rabbits. The study suggests that rabbits can tolerate 20% of the test ingredient without any deleterious effect.
Survey of cattle tick infestation on farm herds in Ogun state, Nigeria
Authors: Akande F. A. , Oyewusi I. K. , Ajisafe M. G. , Idowu O. A. , Anifowose I. O
Published: February 2021

Cattle in the tropics are exposed to varying levels of challenges r from endo and ectoparasites as well as environmental stressors. Ticks have been recognized as the most notorious threat to cattle because of their hide damaging and disease vector. As a result of these, continuous study of tick distribution on cattle is necessary. Two hundred and five cattle of determined breed, sex and age, were randomly sampled from eight different locations across four local Government areas of Ogun state in 2015. Harvested ticks were identified to species level. Variation in tick distribution across age, sex and locations were subjected to statistical analysis. Among the 205 cattle sampled, 125 (61%) had ticks while 80 (39%) had no ticks, 84 (67%) female have ticks, 27 (33%) do not have, 41 (44%) males have ticks and 53 (56%) do not have. The mean age of the cattle sampled was 3.0±0.1 years, with a mean Packed Cell Volume (PCV) of 30.8±0.4%. Amblyommavariegatum was the most prevalent tick (76%), followed by Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus (20%), Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (2%) while Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus. and Hyalommam arginatum were 1% respectively. Age and sex of cattle were discovered to be statistically significant in this study. Considering the economic importance of ticks in regards to morbidity and mortality; appropriate tick control strategy and technique need to be applied and constant tick surveillance should be encouraged in the study area
Feed intake, nutrient utilisation and growth performance of West African dwarf rams fed silage combinations of maize forage and Mucuna pruriens foliage
Authors: Alabi B. O. , Ososanya T. O.
Published: February 2021

Crude protein is essentially needed for ruminants but expensive to supply. Mucuna puriens is a high yielding domesticated legume. When the legume is strategically combined with a fibre source, it will make a good diet for ruminants. Thus, a study was carried out to assess the effect of ensiling mucuna with maize forage on performance of rams. In the study, rams were fed silage combinations of Maize Forage (MF) and Mucuna pruriens foliage (MPF). Downy mildew and streak resistant (DMR-SR) yellow variety maize was planted and harvested as MF at six weeks of growth and ensiled with MPF at four levels : 1:0, 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 for 21 days. All the four silages were fed to 20 WAD rams (12.00±0.25 Kg) in a completely randomised design for 105 days. Proximate composition of the silages, apparent nutrient digestibility of silages in WAD rams, feed intake and weight changes were determined using standard procedures, while feed conversion ratio was computed using standard procedures. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA at α0.05...The dry matter (DM) was significantly higher in T1 (25.65±0.62) and T2 (23.48±0.47) than T3 (21.80±0.41) and T4 (21.57±0.40). The crude protein (CP) was highest in T4 (13.0±0.6) and least in T1 (8.0±0.2). The crude fibre was significantly higher in T1 (26.4±2.6) and T2 (26.2±2.0) than T3 (24.0±1.8) and T4 (21.6±0.9). Apparent digestibility of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) was highest in T2 (59.2±1.7) and least in T4 (37.7±1.9), while percentage nitrogen retention was significantly higher in T2 (43.2±3.8) and lower in T1 (20.0±4.3). The FCR for rams fed T2 was significantly lower (8.84±1.2) than T1 (9.76±0.80), T3 (9.60 ±0.60) and T4 (11.50±0.90) Ensiling maize forage with Mucuna pruriens foliage at 3:1 enhanced nutrient digestibility and growth performance in West African dwarf rams without any deleterious effect.