Ruminant livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa is based on forage as the major feed resources, which of course is highly seasonal with low nutritive quality during dry seasons. Neem leaf (Azadirachta indica) when added to livestock feed has been found to reduce the problem of feed scarcity which are serious problems of the developing world. […]
DETERMINATION OF LEVELS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS) IN WARRI AND EFFURUN ENVIRONS, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Six air samples were collected from six locations in Warri and Effurun environs and were analysed for Volatile Organic Compounds. (VOCs) After treatment of samples, VOCs were determined with Gas Chromatography coupled with Flame Ionization Detector (GC / FID). Results obtained showed concentrations of VOCs in the range of 0.42 – 28.78, 0.32 – […]
NITROGEN SOURCES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON NITROUS OXIDE EMISSION AND MAIZE YIELD IN WESTERN KENYA
Abstract This study assessed the effect of applying inorganic or organic sources of nitrogen, or their combination, on N2O emission, maize yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) at Nyakach, a lowland and Soin, a highland in western Kenya. A randomized complete block design, was used with six treatments; a control with no N input, urea […]
EFFECT OF WATER CONTAMINATION WITH USED ENGINE OIL ON GROWTH RATE, NUTRIENT INTAKE AND RUMEN STUDY OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
Abstract The study was to evaluate the effect of water contamination with used engine oil on growth rate, nutrient intake and rumen study of West African dwarf rams. Thirty (30) growing West African Dwarf Rams, age range between 14-16 months were randomly assigned into five treatment groups designated T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively, […]
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF MAIZE FARMERS IN KANO STATE OF NIGERIA USING A DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS APPROACH
Abstract This study determined technical efficiency among maize farmers in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine maize farmers were sampled using a three stage sampling procedure. Primary data was used with the aid of structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Data Envelopment Analysis […]
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES ON INDOOR GASEOUS, PARTICULATE POLLUTANTS AND BIO-AEROSOL LOAD
Abstract This study monitored particulates, gaseous and bio-aersosol pollutants in 211 indoor sites across residential farm settlements in Southwestern, Nigeria between December 2017 to July 2018 covering dry and wet seasons. Gaseous and particulate pollutants were monitored with potable active air samplers for gaseous and particulates, and open-plate sedimentation technique for bacteria and fungi. Data […]
ACCUMULATIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN THE TISSUES OF ALBINO RATS TREATED WITH LEAD METAL AND ITS ELIMINATIONS USING Cocus nucifera L. WATER
Abstract This study was carried out to determine the accumulations and alterations in some tissues of albino rats treated with lead metal and its eliminations using Cocus nucifera water. Forty-eight healthy albino rats of approximately 154g were distributed into 4 groups of 3 replicates with 4 rats each. 4g/kg bwt of lead nitrate dissolved in […]
MICRO-LEVEL ANALYSIS OF AGRO-PASTORALS’ ADAPTATIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ETHIOPIAN SOMALI REGION
Abstract The study identifies types of adjustments agro-pastoral households are making in their crop and livestock production practices in response to climate changes, and factors influencing the probability of choosing adaptation mechanism at their disposal. Primary data were collected from randomly selected 156 agro-pastoral households. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multinomial […]
SOIL EROSION RISK DETECTION BASED ON REVISED UNIVERSAL SOIL LOSS EQUATION (RUSLE) IN THE COPPERBELT WATERSHED, ZAMBIA
Abstract Despite the general concerns of soil erosion as a major cause of land degradation emanated by human activities and natural settings, information on soil loss is not readily available in some areas under different land use systems since no studies have been done to establish the erosivity of the land. An attempt was made […]
EVALUATION OF REMEDIAL OPTION’S EFFECTIVENESS OF LEAD CONTAMINATED SITE IN BAGEGA COMMUNITY, ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study evaluates the remedial option’s effectiveness of lead contaminated site in Bagega community, Zamfara state. Samples of soil and water were collected from residential compounds (BRC), residential garden (BRG), village common area (BVC), processing areas (BPA), farmland areas (BFA), wells (BWE), boreholes (BBH) and ponds (BPO)water at the same locations before and after […]