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Volume 5 (2); June 25, 2015
Research Paper
Growth Performance of Rabbits on Tree Leaves Included Complete Extruder Feed
Pasupathi K, Gopi H, Babu M, Muthusamy P.
World Vet. J. 5(2): 19-22, 2015; pii:S232245681500004-5
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/wvj.20150449
ABSTRACT
An experiment was conducted in New Zealand White breed of rabbits to study the growth performance of rabbits on feeding tree fodder included complete extruder feed. Twenty four weaned New Zealand White breed of rabbits aged between six to seven weeks were randomized into 4 treatments with 6 replicates (one male and five females) in each. The treatments were extruder feed with Desmanthus virgatus, concentrate feed 85 parts with desmanthus 15 parts (T1), extruder feed with Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) concentrate – 83 parts with 17 parts of Subabul (T2), extruder feed with Kalyana Murungai (Erythrina indica) concentrate – 75 parts with 25 parts of Kalyana Murungai (T3) and extruder feed with Jack Fruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus) concentrate – 85 parts with 15 parts of Jack Fruit leaves (T4). The trial was conducted for ten weeks period. The overall average daily gain (ADG) observed in the treatment groups of T1, T2, T3 and T4 were 14.44 g, 12.51 g, 14.77g and 13.25g, respectively. The growth performance of rabbits on Erythrina indica tree fodder was found to be better than the leguminous green fodder Desmanthus virgatus. The Leucaena leucocephala and Artocarpus heterophyllus fed groups also showed a comparable growth performance. The feed conversion ratio in Erythrina indica fed group was lower than the Desmanthus virgatus group (4.27 vs. 4.59). The dry matter intake and feed conversion ratio in Leucaena leucocephala and Artocarpus heterophyllus fed groups seems to be found higher; on cost of production it was economical. This study reveals that the complete extruder feed with tree fodder can be effectively utilized as fodder source for broiler rabbits to reduce the production cost.
Key words: Broiler Rabbits, Tree Fodder, Extruder Complete Feed, Growth Performance.
Research PaperHide and Leather Quality of Baggara Cattle
Ebrahiem M.A.
World Vet. J. 5(1): 23-25, 2015; pii:S232245681500005-5
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/wvj.20150450
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to investigate the effect of sex and age on the leather quality of Baggara breeds of Sudan cattle. Thirty pieces of fresh hides from ox, heifer and cow were chosen for this study purpose. For whole variations between the selected hides Statistix8 Program was used for variance analysis on Complete Randomized Design. The results revealed that, heifer hides yield better upper leather on physical properties [Elongation %, Tensile strength (kg/cm2), Cracking load (kg), Thickness (mm), Tear load (kg/cm) and Flexibility] than ox and cow hides. Leather chemical properties were affected (p≥0.05) by both sex and age of the animals. Ox and cow hides were scored the high values of Moisture and Fat contents, in the other hand heifer hide was reported the high values of Ash and chrome contents.
Key words: Leather Quality, Baggara Cattle, Hide.
Research PaperClinicopathological Features in Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Inoculated with Pasteurella multocida Serotypes A: 1, 3 and 4
Yakubu D, Moshood R, Paul A, Sunday O, Lola O.M, Ayodeji Oluwadare O.
World Vet. J. 5(2): 26-30, 2015; pii:S232245681500006-5
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/wvj.20150451
ABSTRACT
This experimental study was conducted to document the clinicopathologic features observed in Japanese quails inoculated with P. multocida serotypes A: 1, 3 and 4. Thirty 6-week-old Japanese quails (male and female) were divided into five groups (A, B, C, D and E) of 6 quails each. Groups A, B, C and D were further sub-divided into three sub-groups, with each group consisting of two quails. Quails in groups A, B, C and D were inoculated with 0.1ml of Pasteurella multocida serotypes A: 1, 3 and A 4 at concentrations 106, 107 and 108 CFU/quail respectively through intramuscular route in the pectoral muscle. Group D was inoculated with fowl cholera vaccine strain A: 1 of P. multocida, while quails in group E, the uninfected control were inoculated with normal saline. All the infected Japanese quails manifested clinical signs such as weakness, in appetence and sudden death. Hundred percent mortality was observed at concentrations of 108, 107, in groups A and B. No mortality was noticed in group D (vaccine strain) and group E (uninfected control). Gross lesions observed were petechial and ecchymotic haemmorhages on the heart and breast muscles, congested heart, liver and lungs in affected quails. Histopathological lesions observed in group A, B and C were generalized mononuclear cellular infiltration and pulmonary congestion in the lungs. It was observed that Japanese quails were susceptible to fowl cholera caused by serotypes A: 1, 3 and 4 and need to be vaccinated with polyvalent fowl cholera vaccine containing serotypes A: 1, 3 and 4.
Key words: Clinicopathologic, Pasteurella Multocida, Quail, Serotypes.
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