EFFECTS OF HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPHIN (HMG) ON EGG PRODUCTION OF GUINEA HENS

Authors

  • O. I. ALLI University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • K. L. AYORINDE University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • V. O. CHIMEZIE University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • F. E. SOLA-OJO University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • A. O. ADEYINA University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • A. T. YUSUF University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7890

Keywords:

HMG, guinea hens, hen day production, egg number

Abstract

In a study to investigate the influence of Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (HMG) on egg production of guinea hens, 125 adult hens were randomly allocated to one of 5 doses (0, 6, 12, 18 and 24IU) of HMG administered intramuscularly for 6 weeks over 2 seasons (raining and dry). The effect of HMG was monitored during the period of administration as well as the post administration period. Parameters observed include feed intake, egg number, hen day production (HDP) and egg weight. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance appropriate for a 2x2x5 factorial design. Results obtained showed that feed intake was not influenced (P>0.05) by season, administration and doses of HMG. HDP, egg number, egg weight and mass were significantly (P>0.05) influenced by season, administration and doses of HMG. The results suggest that egg production in guinea hens can be improved by HMG administration.

Author Biographies

  • O. I. ALLI, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

  • K. L. AYORINDE, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

  • V. O. CHIMEZIE, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

  • F. E. SOLA-OJO, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

  • A. O. ADEYINA, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

  • A. T. YUSUF, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    Department of Animal Production

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Published

2024-07-30

Issue

2017: NSAP 2017 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EFFECTS OF HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPHIN (HMG) ON EGG PRODUCTION OF GUINEA HENS. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 677-680. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7890