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Ndubuisi-Ogbonna, Lois Chidinma
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Efficacy of Parquetina nigrescens Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Gastrointestinal Response of Japanese Quails Akintunde, Adeyinka Oye; Ndubuisi-Ogbonna, Lois Chidinma; Ogundipe, Oluwaseyi Esther; Akeju, Samuel Inioluwa; Akinboye, Olufunso Emmanuel; Adewole, Oluwaseun Adetayo; Animashaun, Rufus Olusegun
Jurnal Medik Veteriner Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jmv.vol8.iss1.2025.10-25

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Japanese quail has the potential to complement the gap in the protein need of Nigerians. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of varying inclusion levels of Parquetina nigrescens leaf extract (PNLE) on the growth performance, gastrointestinal response, and plasma response of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Fresh leaves of P. nigrescens were harvested. Two-hundred day old of unsexed Japanese quails were weighed and randomly allocated to 5 dietary treatment groups with forty birds at 4 replicates of 10 chicks, respectively. The leaf was obtained by harvesting and blending the leaves, using 50 g of leaves in 1000 mL of water. The treatment were as follows: (T1) which is the control did not receive any PNLE, T2, T3, T4 and T5 administered 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mL of PNLE per 500 mL of water, respectively, for 6 week of experiment. Feed and water were provided ad libitum and mortality was recorded as it occurred. Parameters measured were performance (feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and gastrointestinal response (Internal organ of GIT and morphometrics). All data were subjected to analysis of variance using Duncan’s multiple range test in SAS (2010) where p value < 0.005 was considered to be statistically significant. For performance, the results showed that the administration of PNLE did not have significant influence (p > 0.05) on all the parameters in the starter and finisher phases. It was observed that when all the parameters were put together without considering the phases, all the parameters considered were not significant (p > 0.05) except feed conversion ratio (FCR) with the highest value being in T1 (5.041) and the lowest value being T4 (3.183). For the gastrointestinal response parameters, the inclusion of PNLE had significant effect (p < 0.05) on crop pH, proventriculus temperature, proventriculus pH, gizzard weight, gizzard temperature, relative gizzard weight, jejunum length and ileum temperature. It was concluded that the inclusion of PNLE had no detrimental effect on growth performance, gastrointestinal response and plasma of Japanese quail, hence it can be used up to 0.4 mL into 500 mL of water.
Plasma and semen antioxidant responses of West African Dwarf goats to Parquetina nigrescens leaf extract administration Ndubuisi-Ogbonna, Lois Chidinma; Akintunde, Adeyinka Oye; Noibi, Oluwafikunayo Fareed; Oso, Oluwaseyi Emmanuel
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v14i2.2025.52-66

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This study investigated the antioxidant responses in both plasma and semen of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats following the administration of Parquetina nigrescens leaf extract (PNLE). Twelve clinically healthy WAD bucks were randomly assigned into two groups, each receiving 0 mL (control), and 4 mL of PNLE, respectively, over a 21-day period. Blood and semen samples were collected at baseline and post-treatment to evaluate antioxidant markers including catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), lipid peroxidation (LP), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). An antioxidant response was observed. In the control group (0 mL PNLE), significant negative correlations between baseline and post-treatment values—particularly B-Cat. vs. SOD (r= -0.973), B-Cat. vs. MDA (r= -0.990), and B-MDA vs. SOD (r= -0.999)—suggested impaired endogenous antioxidant regulation.  Conversely, administration of 4 mL PNLE significantly enhanced antioxidant status, with strong positive correlations among key indices, notably catalase vs. GPx (r= 0.960**) and TAC vs. SOD (r= 0.999**), reflecting improved systemic antioxidant synergy. Semen antioxidant profiles also showed better enzymatic coordination and reduced lipid peroxidation, indicating the extract’s potential to alleviate reproductive oxidative stress. Overall, Parquetina nigrescens (P. nigrescens) demonstrated marked antioxidative efficacy, supporting both systemic and reproductive redox balance in WAD goats. P. nigrescens leaf extract enhances seminal antioxidant status in WAD goats, thereby promoting reproductive and systemic health. This study recommends its inclusion as a phytogenic additive in goat production, especially in breeding programs prone to oxidative stress.
Spermiogramic parameters of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) to aqueous administration of egg lime molasses mixture Akintunde, Adeyinka Oye; Ndubuisi-Ogbonna, Lois Chidinma; Ladele, Mofiyinfoluwa M.; Olorunfemi, Oladapo Ayodeji; Ojo, Olayinka Abosede; Oyewumi, Samson O.; Bolatito Adenike Shobo; Olufunso Emmanuel Akinboye
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v12i2.2023.59-70

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As demand for animal protein rises, raising Japanese quail holds much potentials in bridging the gap. Phytogenics has been reported to have effect on spermiogramic parameters of animals. This research was done to ascertain the spermiogramic parameters of Japanese quails to administration of aqueous solution of egg lime molasses mixture (ELM). Fresh eggs were placed in a dish, followed by 500g of molasses and 1 liter of lime juice. It was then covered for 10 days and the entire mixture was blended. Two hundred day old Japanese quails were assigned to five treatments in a Completely Randomized Design and were subdivided into 4 replicates of 10 birds each. The control (T1) having no administration of ELM, T2 had an inclusion level of 10 mL, T3: 20 mL, T4: 30 mL and T5: 40 mL, all in 500 mL of water.  Feed and water were provided ad libitum. The study was carried out for 49 days. Data were collected on genitalia morphometry and fertilizing potentials. The birds administered 20 mL of ELM had significantly (p <0.05) higher left epididymis weight (0.36 ± 0.05g) compared to the other groups. The inclusion of ELM in the water significantly influenced (p <0.05) left epididymis volume, paired epididymis volume, left epididymis density, paired epididymis density and spermatozoa reserves in the right epididymis. Testosterone values significantly increased (p <0.05) with increased ELM inclusion. It can be concluded that the administration of ELM did not alter growth parameters however birds that received 20 mL per 500 mL of water had the best reproductive parameters.
Co-Authors Adewole, Oluwaseun Adetayo Akeju, Samuel Inioluwa Akinboye, Olufunso Emmanuel Akintunde, Adeyinka Oye Animashaun, Rufus Olusegun Bolatito Adenike Shobo Ladele, Mofiyinfoluwa M. Noibi, Oluwafikunayo Fareed Ogundipe, Oluwaseyi Esther Ojo, Olayinka Abosede Olorunfemi, Oladapo Ayodeji Olufunso Emmanuel Akinboye Oso, Oluwaseyi Emmanuel Oyewumi, Samson O.