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Aceh Journal of Animal Science
ISSN : 25029568     EISSN : 26228734     DOI : https://doi.org/10.13170/ajas
Aceh Journal of Animal Science (Aceh J. Anim. Sci.) is an international peer-review open access journal published by Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia, and supported by the Indonesian Oceanology Society (Ikatan Sarjana Oseanologi Indonesia). The journal publishes Original Research Articles (full papers and short communications) and Review (full and mini-reviews) in all aspects of the animal: genetics, breeding, veterinary, reproduction, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, diseases ecology and behavior, animal products (milk, meat, eggs and their by-products) and processing, and livestock economics. There are no publication charges for publication in the Aceh Journal of Animal Science (fully free of charge). The manuscript should be prepared in good English and has to proofread by a native speaker or professional proofreader
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Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in imported marine fish species consumed in Ogun state, Nigeria Adebowale, Adetola Quddus; Odubote, Mary Opeyemi; Adefabi, Adedapo Samson
Aceh Journal of Animal Science Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/ajas.9.1.31680

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Fish is an affordable protein source in developing countries such as Nigeria, however, human activities like mining, agriculture, and industrial discharges negatively impact these aquatic resources and their environment. Heavy metals leach into the ocean and accumulate in fish, potentially causing health issues for those who consume them. The present study evaluated the heavy metal concentrations in five commercially important and highly consumed fish species (Clupea pallasii,Merluccius productus,Gadus chalcogrammus, Scomber scombrus,Trachurus murphyi) in Nigeria. The study was conducted between August 2021 to January 2022, and Mn, Fe, Zn, Pb, Cd levels were sampled in a total of 50 fish using the AA 240 Fanst Sequential Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and expressed as mg/kg wet weight. Among the heavy metals estimated in all fish samples, Mn was the most prevalent, while Zn was relatively the lowest. Pb (6.39 mg/kg), Cd (1.39 mg/kg), and Fe (5.59 mg/kg) concentrations exceeded the FAO and WHO regulatory limits and may be deleterious to human health. Therefore, while essential as a protein source, the presence of heavy metals exceeding recommended limits in these commonly consumed imported fish species raises public health concerns. This study emphasizes the crucial need for stricter regulations and consistent monitoring of imported fish to guarantee their safety and consumer well-being in Nigeria.
Effect of diets containing raw and processed pigeon pea seed meal supplemented with enzyme on external and internal egg quality characteristics of laying quails Coturnix coturnix japonica Akintunde, Afolabi Rotimi; Oguntoye, Mutiu Ayogbe; Adeoye, Samson O. B.; Olusiyi, Japhet Adeniyi; Isaac, Samuel; Istifanus, Emmanuel Filian
Aceh Journal of Animal Science Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/ajas.9.1.29805

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Three hundred and sixty, six-week old Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) hens were used to evaluate the effect of processed pigeon pea seed meal (PPSM) supplemented with enzyme (Vegpro) on egg quality characteristics of laying birds. The processing methods were soaking (24, 48 and 72 hours), fermentation (72 hours), boiling (60 minutes) and roasting (30 minutes). The birds were divided into eight groups of 45 per treatment each replicated three times with 15 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. Eight experimental diets were formulated containing processed PPSM at 30 % of diet representing T1 (control), T2 (raw PPSM), T3 (soaked PPSM for 24 hours), T4 (soaked PPSM for 48 hours), T5 (soaked PPSM for 72 hours), T6 (soaked PPSM for 24 hours and fermented for 72 hours), T7 (boiling for 60 minutes) and T8 (roasted PPSM for 30 minutes) respectively. The experiment lasted for 20 weeks. Feed and water were provided ad libitum. The results showed that enzyme supplementation of diets containing raw and processed PPSM had no significant (p0.05) effect on egg weight, egg height, egg diameter, egg shape index, egg shell thickness as well as albumen height, albumen diameter, albumen weight, yolk diameter, yolk weight, yolk index and haugh unit across the dietary treatments as these parameters were statistically similar. It was concluded that enzyme supplementation of raw and processed PPSM based diets had no significant effect on the egg quality characteristics of laying quail.
Effects of dietary xylanase-treated rice husk on performance characteristics of West African Dwarf goats Capra hircus Kolade, Isiaka Oyeniyi; Yousuf, Mahmud Baba; Salako, Abiola Yemi; Ajijolakewu, Kamoldeen Abiodun; Abdulkareem, Tajjudeen Zakari; Sesan, Lawal Wasiu
Aceh Journal of Animal Science Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/ajas.9.1.28912

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The effect of feeding value ofAspergillus tubingensisxylanase-treated rice husk supplemented in the dietary treatment to improve nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen retention and body weight gain in WAD goats was investigated. Twenty (20) West African Dwarf (WAD) goats of four to six (4-6) months old with a live weight of 6.5 - 6.6 kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments and a control with two replicates comprising two animals in each treatment group in a completely randomized design (CRD). Crude xylanase produced was used for enzymatic degradation of rice husk which enhanced fibre digestion, increases nutritional values and improves performance of WAD goats. The rice husk was initially subjected to physical pre-treatment through milling to increase the surface area. Pre-treated rice husk was treated by spraying the xylanase onto the rice husk at 100g/0.2mL. Xylanase-treated rice husk (XTRH) was used with other ingredients in formulating WAD goat diets at treatment levels of 0 (control), 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% (XTRH). The goat was fed on feeding trial for 56 days. Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation parameters were evaluated. Crude protein intake and nutrient digestibility was significantly highest (p 0.05) for goats fed diet 4 with 30% inclusion level of xylanase-treated rice husk than for those fed at 10%, 20%, 40% or the control. Differences in feed nutrient intake and digestibility caused gradual improvement (p 0.05) in body weight gain from 16.07 (g/head/day) in the un-supplemented group to 42.88 (g/head/day) in goats fed at 30% (XTRH) inclusion level. Results showed that performance characteristics of goats fed diet 4 with 30% inclusion level of xylanase-treated rice husk was significantly (p0.05) higher than other treatment diets. The inclusion of xylanase-treated rice husk up to 30% in goats diet may haveincreased nutrients and dry matter digestion, total volatile fatty acids (TVFA's) and microbial protein production. The study concluded that xylanase-treated rice husk included at 30% in the diets of WAD goats improved feeding values of feed byincreasingthe rumen fermentation of fibrous diets and enhanced the growth performance of WAD goats.
Amino acid profiles and growth performance of spiny lobster Panulirus ornatus fed on combination of three mollusk meals Kurnia, Agus; Muskita, Wellem Henrik; Hamzah, Muhaimin; Abidin, Laode Baytul; Ruslaini, Ruslaini; Suaida, Suaida; Amanda, Rahel
Aceh Journal of Animal Science Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/ajas.9.1.35793

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Spiny lobster is an economically important marine fish commodity that has a high price and one of the important protein source for people worldwide. The quality of the protein is strongly depending on the amino acid compositions and concentrations. This study aimed to determine of amino acid profiles and growth of spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) fed with the diet contained combination of three mollusk meal. Four experimental diets were prepared to contain of 40% fish meal,FM (Diet A), 15% telescopium meal, + 15% gold snail meal + 10% scallops meal (Diet B), 15% telescopium meal + 10% gold snail meal + 15% scallops meal (Diet C), 10% telescopium meal + 15% gold snail meal + 15% scallops meal (Diet D) in the test diet. A total of 36 spiny lobster juvenile (initial weight : 120 15,38 g) were distributed into twelve plastic tanks (three lobster/ tank ) with sized of 605050 cm. Feeding the lobster two times a day (08.00 a.m and 05.00 p.m) in dosage of 8% total biomass weight for 60 days of rearing period. The experiment was designed by using completely randomized design with four treatments and three replications. Collecting data included of weight gain, survival rate, and amino acid content in the fish body. The results showed that feeding the lobster with different feed test was significantly different in weight gain of spiny lobster. The weight gain of spiny lobster fed with combination of mollusk meal had higher than the feed contain fish meal. The highest amount level of amino acid in the lobster body was leucine , while the lowest one was tryptophan. The types and total number of some amino acid profiles in the fish body was similarly with amino acid profile in the diets which contained mollusk meal. This study concluded that the amino acid profiles in the diet contained mollusk meal were suitable for requirement to improve the growth of spiny lobster.
Increasing fish production through adoption of improved technologies in Ogun State, Nigeria Segun, Ashley-Dejo Samuel; Temitope, Oyetunji Opeyemi; Okanlawon, Sule Shakiru; Abiola, Durojaiye Fadilat; Teslim, Ojetayo Asaje; Ruth, Ojinni Temitope
Aceh Journal of Animal Science Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/ajas.9.1.32586

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Technology is one of the crucial factor influences the aquaculture production; hence it is essential to encouragefish farmers to embrace modern methods of fish production by utilizing improved fisheries and aquaculture technologies This study assessed the factors that influence adoption of improved fish production technologies in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey design and data were collected through structured questionnaire administered to 150 fish farmers by adopting multistage sampling procedure. It was observed that majority of the respondents were male, married, literate and made use of family labor. The study also found that fish enclosure technologies, neutralizers/fertilizers, and fish stock selectivity/harvesting gear systems were distributed among fish farmers in the study area, with earthen fish ponds being the most widely adopted technology. Furthermore, the study revealed that fish farmers generally had positive attitudes towards the use of improved technologies. The study also found that high production costs were the most significant constraint to the adoption of improved technologies, followed by inadequate contact with extension agents and non-availability of input. The study conclude that the adoption of improved fish production technologies could increase fish production in Ogun State, Nigeria, but there is a need for interventions to address the constraints hindering the adoption of improved fisheries technologies in the study area.

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