Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024

  • Research Article

    Effects of Guanidinoacetic Acid (GAA) Supplementation on Zootechnical Performance and Biochemical Parameters of Broiler Chickens in Dakar Region, Senegal

    Simplice Bosco Ayssiwede*, Miguiri Kalandi, Sodjinin Atchiwassa, Kouakou Dua Kouadio, Basse Kabore, Cheikh Alioune Konate, Amadou Guisse

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: 20 December 2023
    Accepted: 29 December 2023
    Published: 11 January 2024
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    Abstract: Creatine, a natural component synthesized in liver and kidneys from guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), is mainly used in muscle tissue, due to its major role in energy metabolism. Approximately 50% of the daily requirement should be provided by the diet, yet this creatine is not stable as a feed additive under current tropical feed manufacturing condition... Show More
  • Review Article

    Honey Physiochemical Properties and Factors Associated with Honey Quality in Ethiopia: A Review

    Abebe Melese Tirfie

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 11-18
    Received: 13 December 2023
    Accepted: 2 January 2024
    Published: 18 January 2024
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    Abstract: Honey is a naturally sweet material made by honey bees from plant nectar or secretions. The bees gather the nectar or secretions, change it by mixing it with other components, deposit, dehydrate, store, and then leave it in the honey comb to ripen and mature. Honey contains 80–85% carbohydrates, 15–17% water, 0.3% proteins, 0.2% ashes, small amount... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Diets Containing Dried Cashew Apple Pulp (Anarcadium occidentale) on Local Pigs Health Status via Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in South’s Senegal

    Sodjinin Atchiwassa*, Simplice Bosco Ayssiwede, Mireille Cathérine Kadja, Miguiri Kalandi, Walter Ossebi, Gael Sabin Michihoun, Judith Tchawlassou, Ayao Missohou

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 19-30
    Received: 22 December 2023
    Accepted: 2 January 2024
    Published: 18 January 2024
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    Abstract: Despite its recognized zootechnical advantages in improving food security and reducing poverty worldwide, the pig remains neglected, and unlike other animal species, its breeding is little studied in Senegal. Mainly raised extensively in rural areas of Casamance, pig farming still faces a major feeding problem, hence the need to make the most of in... Show More
  • Research Article

    Management, Utilization and Chemical Analysis of the Available Crop Residue Feed Sources in the Case of South Tigray, Ethiopia

    Chala Edea, Shambel Taye*, Atsbaha Hailemariam, Angesom Taye, Efrem Asallefew, Haftom Miglas

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 31-36
    Received: 12 December 2023
    Accepted: 3 January 2024
    Published: 23 January 2024
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    Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the available crop residue feed sources, and its’ management, utilization and chemical analysis in southern zone of Tigray, Ethiopia. A survey of 109 representative sample households (hh) was carried out properly. Structured questionnaires, field observations, and group discussions were used to gather data from sampl... Show More
  • Research Article

    Insight of Molecular Prevalence on Antibiotic Sensitive H. pylori Biotypes from Apparently Healthy and Clinical Illness Felines and Sheep

    Mohamed El Sayed Enany, Hanaa Mohamed Fadel, Usama Hassan Abo-Shama Abdelsadek, Mona Muhammad Mahmoud Ahmed*, Mohamed Ezat Abdel Gaied Kholief

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 37-47
    Received: 18 January 2024
    Accepted: 29 January 2024
    Published: 5 February 2024
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    Abstract: Helicobacter pylori is gram-negative bacteria may transmit through human food chain causing serious health problems in humans worldwide upon misusing antibiotic therapy for animals. Aim of the study represent the incidence of variants biotypes H. pylori susceptible to antibiotic in apparently healthy or clinical illness felines and sheep through am... Show More