FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE LEVELS OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED DIETS CONTAINING GRADED LEVELS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL

Authors

  • A. D. Udokainyang Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.
  • P. A. Addass Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
  • T. Ahemen Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
  • O. M. Momoh Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
  • I. Garba Livestock Investigation Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.
  • A. Obalisa Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State
  • I. E. Udom Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State
  • V. E. Obaweki Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
  • O. C. Imoisu Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
  • S. C. Duru Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

Keywords:

Follicle stimulating hormone, Bucks, Moringa oleifera

Abstract

A trial was carried out to determine the follicle stimulating hormone levels of West African Dwarf bucks fed diets containing graded levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM). Sixteen (16) bucks were designated into four treatment groups T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively with four (4) bucks per treatment, and each buck serving as a replicate in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Bucks in the first treatment group (T1) were fed the control diet (0% MOLM) while bucks in the second (T2), third (T3) and fourth (T4) treatment groups were fed diets containing graded levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (10%, 20% and 30%) respectively. The trial lasted for 120 days. Inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf meal in concentrate diets positively influenced follicle stimulating hormone levels of West African Dwarf bucks. This study has demonstrated that Moringa oleifera leaf meal possesses good dietary quality for optimal reproductive performance of West African Dwarf bucks, and should be incorporated into their concentrate diets.

Author Biographies

A. D. Udokainyang, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

P. A. Addass, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

College of Animal Science, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State

T. Ahemen, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

College of Animal Science, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State

O. M. Momoh, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

College of Animal Science, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State

I. Garba, Livestock Investigation Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

Livestock Investigation Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

A. Obalisa, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

I. E. Udom, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

V. E. Obaweki, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

Livestock Investigation Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

O. C. Imoisu, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

S. C. Duru, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Udokainyang, A. D. ., Addass, P. A. ., Ahemen, T., Momoh, O. M. ., Garba, I. ., Obalisa, A. ., Udom, I. E., Obaweki, V. E., Imoisu, O. C. ., & Duru, S. C. . (2025). FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE LEVELS OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED DIETS CONTAINING GRADED LEVELS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 371–373. Retrieved from https://mail.njap.org.ng/index.php/njap/article/view/8895

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2025: Proceedings 2025

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