International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Reproductive Biotechnology Tools as a Game Changer for the Dairy Sector: The Case of Sexed Semen and Estrus Synchronization to Produce Seedstock Dairy Heifers

    Sayid Ali*, Tamrat Degefa, Asnaku Funga, Mosisa Dire, Ayda Mohamed, Asmarech Yeshaneh

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 30-37
    Received: 27 April 2024
    Accepted: 20 May 2024
    Published: 29 July 2024
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    Abstract: Human curiosity about the sexual orientation of living things has a long history. For thousands of years, livestock owners wanted to find a suitable way to predict the sex of the progeny to be born for their herds on their farm. Thanks to the development of semen sexing technology, animal breeding has undergone a revolution, which allows farmers to... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessment of Beekeeping Practice and Its Constraints in Cheha Woreda of Gurage Zone

    Kedir Adem*

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 38-46
    Received: 13 August 2024
    Accepted: 5 September 2024
    Published: 23 September 2024
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    Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the potential of beekeeping and its practice taking place, constraints affecting the beekeeping practice of the area. For this study, 20 households were selected randomly, with the total of 60 households. Both primary and secondary source of data was collected. The primary data were collected mainly from in... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Potential of Three Vetch Species in Enhancing Feed Intake and Body Weight Gain of Growing Male Lambs

    Berhanu Tassew Dassie*

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 47-54
    Received: 21 August 2024
    Accepted: 7 September 2024
    Published: 23 September 2024
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    Abstract: An experiment was intended to evaluate the potential of three vetch species in enhancing feed intake and body weight gain of growing male lambs and to investigate the difference among these three vetch species regarding their effect of supplementation on feed utilization and growth performance of growing male lambs. Twenty-four young male Arsi-Bale... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluation of Egg Production, Fertility, Hatchability, Embryonic Mortality and Chick Quality of Different Chickens

    Shambel Taye Fulla*, Atsbaha Hailemariam Gebreslassie

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 55-65
    Received: 28 August 2024
    Accepted: 13 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: The present study was evaluated the egg production performance, fertility, hatchability, embryonic mortality and chick quality from Cosmopolitan (C), Improved Horro (H), ♂Improved Horro*Cosmopolitan ♀ (HC), ♂ Cosmopolitan*Improved Horro ♀ (CH), Indigenous (L), and Koekoek (KK) genotypes. A Completely randomized design was used in the study. A total... Show More
  • Research Article

    Field Assessment of Major Livestock Diseases and Health Management Practices in Assosa Zone Areas

    Betelihem Yirdaw*

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 66-73
    Received: 25 July 2024
    Accepted: 16 August 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: A preliminary disease survey in livestock and health management practices comprising cattle, goats, and poultry was undertaken. This study was conducted to identify livestock diseases, determine the method of diagnosis, and evaluate the disease management system within the period of 2020 to 2022. A semi-structural questionnaire was developed. 86 an... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Integrated Application of Vermicompost and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield and Yield Components of Bread Wheat in Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha District of East Showa Zone, Ethiopia

    Mekonnen Workineh*, Kasahun Kitila

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 74-81
    Received: 1 July 2024
    Accepted: 11 September 2024
    Published: 29 September 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20240803.16
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    Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center during 2022 cropping season to evaluate the responses of vermin compost and inorganic fertilizers on bread wheat (Triticum aestivum). The experiment consists of eight treatments: T1= Control (without fertilizer), T2=50% RNP+4t/ha VC, T3= 50% RNP+ 8t/ha VC, T4=100% RNP, T5= ... Show More