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Mi Okoruwa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Performance Evaluation of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats fed unripe plantain peels as replacement for Pennisetum purpureum .
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2020
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, A. Obiku, I. Agbonlahor
    Abstract:

    This study investigated the effect of replacing Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels on the performance of West African Dwarf Goats. Thirty buck kids with an average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg were randomly assigned to three dietary treatment groups with ten bucks per treatment in a completely randomized design. The three compared diets were, A(solely Pennisetum purpureum that served as the control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels i.e. 34:34) and C (solely unripe plantain peels). Parameters studied included growth, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention of the bucks. Results obtained showed that finial body weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain, daily feed intake, digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre, ash, neutral and acid detergent fibre, with nitrogen intake, nitrogen balance and retention were significantly (P 0.05) difference exist in bucks with regards to initial body weight and urinary nitrogen. It can be concluded that equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels (34:34) improved growth, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention in West African Dwarf goats. Keywords : Unripe plantain peels, growth, digestibility, Nitrogen retention, Goats.

  • Thermophysiological Responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Pennisetum purpureum and Unripe Plantain Peels.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P

  • thermophysiological responses of west african dwarf wad bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P<0.05) affected by dietary treatments with the exception of albumin and globulin. PVC (30.02± 1.36%), Hb (10.02± 0.02 g/l), RBC (11.01 ± 0.46 x 10 6 /μl),MCH (9.85± 0.34 Pg), MCV (28.02± 0.58fl), MCHC (33.86± 0.39g/dl), total protein(7.20± 0.20 g/dl), triglyceride (10.59± 0.66 mg/dl) and urea (17.04± 0.02 mg/ dl) were significantly (P<0.05) highest in diet A while creatinine (1.95± 0.04 mg/dl) was ighest in diet B. Rectal temperature (40.02 ± 0.02 0 C), respiratory rate (18.34± 0.21 breaths/min), pulse rate (89.01±0.41 beats /mins), heat stress index (1.09± 0.03), WBC (13.02±0.45 x 10 6 /μl) and cholesterol (66.88± 0.61mg/dl) were significantly (P<0.05) better in diet C. It was concluded that equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels has the potential to improve physiological responses in WAD bucks. Key words: Unripe plantain peels, thermophysiological responses, WAD bucks.

Fu Igene - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Thermophysiological Responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Pennisetum purpureum and Unripe Plantain Peels.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P

  • thermophysiological responses of west african dwarf wad bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P<0.05) affected by dietary treatments with the exception of albumin and globulin. PVC (30.02± 1.36%), Hb (10.02± 0.02 g/l), RBC (11.01 ± 0.46 x 10 6 /μl),MCH (9.85± 0.34 Pg), MCV (28.02± 0.58fl), MCHC (33.86± 0.39g/dl), total protein(7.20± 0.20 g/dl), triglyceride (10.59± 0.66 mg/dl) and urea (17.04± 0.02 mg/ dl) were significantly (P<0.05) highest in diet A while creatinine (1.95± 0.04 mg/dl) was ighest in diet B. Rectal temperature (40.02 ± 0.02 0 C), respiratory rate (18.34± 0.21 breaths/min), pulse rate (89.01±0.41 beats /mins), heat stress index (1.09± 0.03), WBC (13.02±0.45 x 10 6 /μl) and cholesterol (66.88± 0.61mg/dl) were significantly (P<0.05) better in diet C. It was concluded that equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels has the potential to improve physiological responses in WAD bucks. Key words: Unripe plantain peels, thermophysiological responses, WAD bucks.

Mk Adewumi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Thermophysiological Responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks Fed Pennisetum purpureum and Unripe Plantain Peels.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P

  • thermophysiological responses of west african dwarf wad bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, Mk Adewumi, Fu Igene
    Abstract:

    The study was conducted to determine the physiological responses of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed Pennisetum purpureum (PP) and unripe plantain peels (UPP). Thirty 30 growingWAD bucks with average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg and aged between 8 and 9 months old, were allotted to three (3) dietary treatments (A, B and C) with ten bucks per treatment in a complete randomized design. The compared diets were; A ( Pennisetum purpureum which served as control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels) and C(unripe plantain peels). The results showed that parameters observed under thermophysiological, haematological and serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P<0.05) affected by dietary treatments with the exception of albumin and globulin. PVC (30.02± 1.36%), Hb (10.02± 0.02 g/l), RBC (11.01 ± 0.46 x 10 6 /μl),MCH (9.85± 0.34 Pg), MCV (28.02± 0.58fl), MCHC (33.86± 0.39g/dl), total protein(7.20± 0.20 g/dl), triglyceride (10.59± 0.66 mg/dl) and urea (17.04± 0.02 mg/ dl) were significantly (P<0.05) highest in diet A while creatinine (1.95± 0.04 mg/dl) was ighest in diet B. Rectal temperature (40.02 ± 0.02 0 C), respiratory rate (18.34± 0.21 breaths/min), pulse rate (89.01±0.41 beats /mins), heat stress index (1.09± 0.03), WBC (13.02±0.45 x 10 6 /μl) and cholesterol (66.88± 0.61mg/dl) were significantly (P<0.05) better in diet C. It was concluded that equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels has the potential to improve physiological responses in WAD bucks. Key words: Unripe plantain peels, thermophysiological responses, WAD bucks.

M J M Ridzuan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • effect of moisture exposure and elevated temperatures on impact response of Pennisetum purpureum glass reinforced epoxy pgre hybrid composites
    Composites Part B-engineering, 2019
    Co-Authors: M J M Ridzuan, M Abdul S Majid, Azduwin Khasri, K S Basaruddin, A G Gibson
    Abstract:

    Abstract A Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy (PGRE) hybrid composites was comprehensively characterised to assess its impact response behaviour at room temperature (RT), under moisture exposure, and elevated temperatures. The untreated, 5 and 10% alkali-treated PGRE composites were fabricated using hybridised Pennisetum purpureum/woven E-glass fibres and epoxy resin. An instrumented IMATEK IM10 drop weight impact tester was utilised to characterise the impact responses of the prepared hybrid composites. The specimens were subjected to water exposure for 50, 100, 200, and 400 h and before arranged with a low-velocity impact test. In addition, the tests were repeated at 40, 60, and 80 °C to examine the effects of elevated temperatures. The results indicate that the untreated PGRE composite yielded the highest peak load impact response at all energy levels. The stiffness of the composites found to decrease substantially with increasing temperatures, which increases the absorbed energy and peak deflection causing extensive damage to the specimens.

  • Effect of moisture exposure and elevated temperatures on impact response of Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy (PGRE) hybrid composites
    Composites Part B-engineering, 2019
    Co-Authors: M J M Ridzuan, M.s. Abdul Majid, Azduwin Khasri, K S Basaruddin, A G Gibson
    Abstract:

    Abstract A Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy (PGRE) hybrid composites was comprehensively characterised to assess its impact response behaviour at room temperature (RT), under moisture exposure, and elevated temperatures. The untreated, 5 and 10% alkali-treated PGRE composites were fabricated using hybridised Pennisetum purpureum/woven E-glass fibres and epoxy resin. An instrumented IMATEK IM10 drop weight impact tester was utilised to characterise the impact responses of the prepared hybrid composites. The specimens were subjected to water exposure for 50, 100, 200, and 400 h and before arranged with a low-velocity impact test. In addition, the tests were repeated at 40, 60, and 80 °C to examine the effects of elevated temperatures. The results indicate that the untreated PGRE composite yielded the highest peak load impact response at all energy levels. The stiffness of the composites found to decrease substantially with increasing temperatures, which increases the absorbed energy and peak deflection causing extensive damage to the specimens.

  • the effects of alkali treatment on the mechanical and morphological properties of Pennisetum purpureum glass reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
    Plastics Rubber and Composites, 2017
    Co-Authors: M J M Ridzuan, M Abdul S Majid, S M Hafis, K Azduwin
    Abstract:

    The effects of alkali treatment on the mechanical properties, void contents and morphological of Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites were studied. The composites were prod...

  • The effects of alkali treatment on the mechanical and morphological properties of Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
    Plastics Rubber and Composites, 2017
    Co-Authors: M J M Ridzuan, S M Hafis, M.s. Abdul Majid, K Azduwin
    Abstract:

    The effects of alkali treatment on the mechanical properties, void contents and morphological of Pennisetum purpureum/glass-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites were studied. The composites were prod...

  • moisture absorption and mechanical degradation of hybrid Pennisetum purpureum glass epoxy composites
    Composite Structures, 2016
    Co-Authors: M J M Ridzuan, M Abdul S Majid, K Azduwin, M Afendi, N A M Amin, J M Zahri, A G Gibson
    Abstract:

    Abstract The effect of moisture absorption on the mechanical degradation of hybrid Pennisetum purpureum /glass–epoxy composites was investigated. The hybrid P. purpureum /glass–epoxy composites plates were manufactured by the vacuum infusion method using epoxy resin as a matrix. Following 50 h of water immersion, the hybrid composite specimens were tested. The moisture content reduced as the glass fibre content increased. The wet and dry hybrid composite specimens were subjected to tensile and flexural tests. The incorporation of the glass fibre into the P. purpureum –epoxy composites enhanced their tensile and flexural strength, as well as their modulus. The tensile and flexural strengths of the hybrid P. purpureum /glass–epoxy composites (24/6–70 vol%) were 43 and 60 MPa, respectively. However, the tensile and flexural properties significantly degraded under wet conditions. Using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), morphological analysis was performed to observe the fracture behaviour of the specimens and the effect of water molecules.

I. Agbonlahor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Performance Evaluation of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats fed unripe plantain peels as replacement for Pennisetum purpureum .
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2020
    Co-Authors: Mi Okoruwa, A. Obiku, I. Agbonlahor
    Abstract:

    This study investigated the effect of replacing Pennisetum purpureum with unripe plantain peels on the performance of West African Dwarf Goats. Thirty buck kids with an average weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg were randomly assigned to three dietary treatment groups with ten bucks per treatment in a completely randomized design. The three compared diets were, A(solely Pennisetum purpureum that served as the control group), B (equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels i.e. 34:34) and C (solely unripe plantain peels). Parameters studied included growth, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention of the bucks. Results obtained showed that finial body weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain, daily feed intake, digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre, ash, neutral and acid detergent fibre, with nitrogen intake, nitrogen balance and retention were significantly (P 0.05) difference exist in bucks with regards to initial body weight and urinary nitrogen. It can be concluded that equal ratio of Pennisetum purpureum and unripe plantain peels (34:34) improved growth, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention in West African Dwarf goats. Keywords : Unripe plantain peels, growth, digestibility, Nitrogen retention, Goats.