International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Success of Artificial Insemination in Rural Area Cows

    Herve Tchoffo*, Chongsi Margaret Mary Momo, Narcisse Bertin Vemo, Nina Fleur Bokop Biamou, Djalil Issa Abdel Ousmane, Mohamadou Adamou, Ferdinand Ngoula

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 82-91
    Received: 29 August 2024
    Accepted: 20 September 2024
    Published: 18 October 2024
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    Abstract: Biotechnologies of reproduction like artificial insemination were identified as a mean to intensify the local production. Therefore, some factors are still responsible to the failure of their applications in rural area. This survey was conducted from April to June 2023, to evaluate the effects of age, body weight, body condition score (BCS), calvin... Show More
  • Research Article

    Aspects of Growth, Diet, and Reproduction of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in a Hypertrophic Milieu, the Municipal Lake of Yaoundé, Cameroon

    Françoise Danielle Messu-Mandeng*, Marguerite Nomo-Leka, Judif Nlend-Batum

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 92-105
    Received: 11 September 2024
    Accepted: 4 October 2024
    Published: 12 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20240804.12
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    Abstract: The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, is a highly valued fish species in Africa for subsistence and commercial purposes. However, overfishing activities in non-supervised lakes or reservoirs threaten its availability. In the view of contributing to the database on the life history traits of this species in Cameroon and supporting its sustainable... Show More
  • Review Article

    Additive and Non-additive Genetic Effects on Growth and Egg Production Performance of Crossbred Chicken in Ethiopia

    Shambel Taye*, Mahilet Dawit

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 106-111
    Received: 4 October 2024
    Accepted: 4 November 2024
    Published: 28 November 2024
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    Abstract: The present review article aims to provide an overview of the additive and non-additive genetic effects of crossbreeding and their contribution to the improvement of growth and egg production traits in chickens. It discusses the advancement in crossbreeding effects and mating design contribution to a significant rate of genetic progress in indigeno... Show More
  • Research Article

    Using New Adsorbent Georgian Bentonite Clay “Askangel” in Trout Feed

    Tornike Lashkarashvili*, Amros Chkuaseli

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 112-118
    Received: 30 October 2024
    Accepted: 11 November 2024
    Published: 10 December 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20240804.14
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    Abstract: The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of bentonite clay of aluminosilicate origin (Askangel) from Georgia as a natural adsorbent of mycotoxins in aquaculture, specifically in trout feeding. The study was conducted on rainbow trout divided into three test groups, each receiving different percentages of Askangel (0.1%, 0.15%, 0.... Show More