Dr. HILLARY MOSERI
Publication Title Assessment of Cassava Peel/Palm Kernel Cake Meal (PKM) on Growth Performance and Blood Parameters of Lactating Sows (Agricultural Extension Implication)
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
Publication Authors Moseri H*1, Umeri C1, Onyemekonwu RC2 and Belonwu EN1
Year Published 2023-02-24
Abstract A four weeks study was carried out to assess the effect of cassava peel/palm kernel cake meal on the growth characteristics of lactating sows, piglets and blood parameters. Forty large white lactating sows with average weight (72-78kg) and piglets mean weight range from 27 to 35kg were randomly distributed to the five treatments in a completely randomized design (CRD). The combination was attained on one to one weight basis. The combinations replaced maize at 0 (control), 10, 20, 30 and 40%. Feed/water were made readily available. The results on performance characteristics, hematological parameters and serum biochemical parameters fed difference inclusion of cassava peel/PKC meal were significantly (P<0.05) influenced. Performance of lactating sows recorded a higher weight loss 30% (18.13kg) and piglet mortality 40% (14.81%), while piglet average weekly weight gained (7.5kg) and weaned (30) was better in 10%. However, this study recommended 10% level of cassava peel/pkc meal in lactating sow feed.
Publication Title Effect of Cassava Peels and Palm Kernel Cake Meal Mixtures on the Carcass Characteristics and Relative Organs Weight of Finisher Pigs.
Publication Type journal
Publisher Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology Nig. J. Anim. Sci. Tech. Vol. 2 (3):40 - 45
Publication Authors Moseri, H.
Year Published 2019-06-06
Abstract The research was carried out for a period of twenty two (22) weeks at the piggery unit of the
Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
Edo State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of cassava peels and palm
kernel cake (PKC) mixture at 1:1 ratio on the carcass characteristics and relative organs weight
of finisher pigs. Fourty (40) finisher pigs of large white breed were used for the study. Each group
of finisher pigs contained eight pigs per treatment, were respectively allocated to five treatment
diets in a completely randomized design (CRD). At the end of the twenty two (22) weeks feeding
trial, ten pigs consisting of two pigs (male and female) per treatment were randomly selected for
slaughter and analyzed for carcass characteristics, cut-up parts and relative organ weight.
Carcass characteristics parameters recorded, apart from fat free index, were depressed with
increased levels of cassava peels/pkc meal mixtures. Pigs fed control and 25% diet were
significantly (P<0.05) higher in Carcass characteristics which include bled weight, fasted weight,
dressing percentage, carcass weight, back fat, cut-up parts with relative organs weight were
negatively affected as the inclusion levels amplified. However, 25% treatment carcass
characteristic parameters of cassava peels and palm kernel mixtures compete favourably with the
control compared to other treatments and is therefore recommended.
Publication Title Effect of Cassava Peels and Palm Kernel Cake Meal Mixtures on the Heamatological and Serum Biochemical of Finisher Pig
Publication Type journal
Publisher EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol. 2, No. 4, August 2020
Publication Authors H. Moseri, E. N. Belonwu and C. Egieme
Year Published 2020-08-09
Abstract The research was carried out for a period of
twenty two (22) weeks at the Piggery unit of the Teaching and
Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The objective of this
study was to assess the effect of cassava peels and palm kernel
cake (PKC) mixture at 1:1 ratio on haematological and serum
biochemical of finisher pigs. Fourty (40) finisher pigs of large
white breed were used for the study. Each group of finisher
pigs contained eight pigs per treatment, were respectively
allocated to five treatment diets in a completely randomized
design (CRD). At the end of the twenty two (22) weeks feeding
trial, ten pigs consisting of two pigs per treatment were
randomly selected; animals were starved of feed for 12 hours
before blood samples were collected from the two pigs each per
treatment via the ear vein using a sterilized disposable syringe
and needle. The parameters determined were red blood cells
(RBC), haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), white
blood cell (WBC), total protein, albumin, globulin and serum
cholesterol. This finding therefore recommended that cassava
peels/pkc mixtures can successfully replace maize in finisher
pigs ration without any adverse effect on the animals and
consumers, since the haematological and serum biochemical
parameters fell within normal values for pigs.
Publication Title Influence of graded levels of cassava peels and palm kernel cake meal on performance of weaner pigs
Publication Type journal
Publisher Nigerian Journal of Animal Production
Publication Authors 1 1 2 Moseri, H., Umeri, C. and Amaza, I. B
Year Published 2020-07-08
Abstract Feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of cassava peels/palm kernel cake meal
on the performance and economic benefits of weaner pigs. Fifty (50) large white weaner pigs
of mixed sexes with average of 9.80±0.4 kg were randomly allocated to the five dietary
treatments in a completely randomized design (CRD) with ten pigs per treatment. The
experimental diets which consist of mixture of cassava peels and palm kernel cake had ratio
of 1:1. The mixture replaced maize at 0 (control), 10, 20, 30 and 40%. Feed and water were
made available as required. The growth and economic indices measured were feed intake,
weight gain, feed conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio, mortality, feed cost (N/kg),total
cost of feed consumed per pig(N) live weight gain, revenue per total live weight gain per pig
(N), gross profit per pig (N).The results revealed that average weekly weight gain was
significantly higher (P<0.05) for weaner pigs fed on control diet with a value of (2.00kg)
while the least values of 1.71kg were recorded for 40% levels of inclusion. Average final body
weight gain values of 24.20, 23.25, 22.60, 22.20 and 21.90kg differed significantly (P<0.05)
amongst the dietary treatments. Average feed intake was higher (P<0.05) on the control
(35.52kg/day) than on diets 10 (33.50), 20 (30.64), 30(30.00) and 40 (30.40kg) in that order.
It was observed that average weekly gain, average final weight gain and average feed intake
declined with increasing levels of test ingredients. However, feed conversion ratio was better
(P?0.05) for weaner pigs fed on20% (2.47) diet than those fed on 0,10, 30, and40% which
had values of 2.57; 2.49; 2.48 and 2.54) correspondingly. Protein efficiency ratio (PER) was
better on 20% (2.38) compared to 30% (2.37), 10% (2.36), while 0% and 40% (2.32) had
similar values. Pigs fed on 40% level test ingredient were better economically than other
treatments groups. In view of highest return on investment, 40% combination Cassava/PKC
meal is recommended