International Journal of Animal Resources

Sensory and Physico-Chemical Quality Evaluation of Traditional, Improved and Commercially Dried Puntius sophore

2024-04-04T03:28:01Z

Sensory and Physico-Chemical Quality Evaluation of Traditional, Improved and Commercially Dried Puntius sophore Islam, MR; Baten, MA; Newaz, AW ABSTRACT To evaluate the sensory and physical-chemical qualities of traditional, improved, and commercial dried punti (Puntius sophore), an experiment was conducted. Fresh punti fish was procured and dried for this purpose utilizing both traditional (TD) and improved methods (ID). Commercially dried (CD) punti fish was also procured from regional markets. The sensory evaluation of the improved dried products revealed that they were of higher grade than both commercial- and tradition-style dried punti fish. According to the findings, enhanced dried punti rehydrated more quickly than traditional and storebought dry punti. The dried punti's moisture content ranged from 14.20.45% (commercial dried punti) to 22.50.8% (improved dried punti). When compared to traditional and commercial dried fish, improved dried fish had the highest levels of crude protein, crude fat, and ash. After 30 days of storage, market dried punti was found to be infested with insects. However, it was discovered that both traditional and improved dried punti remained pest-free for up to 120 days of storage. The results indicated that the improved drying techniques produced the best dried fish product in terms of sensory, physico-chemical, and food safety aspects.

Evaluation of reproductive performance of indigenous buffaloes at Sreemangal Upazila

2024-04-03T06:23:48Z

Evaluation of reproductive performance of indigenous buffaloes at Sreemangal Upazila Asad, L.; Himel, AU; Rahman, ANMI; Amy, BF ABSTRACT The present study was conducted with a view to knowing the reproductive performance of indigenous buffaloes at Sreemangal Upazila under the Moulovibazar district. Data were collected on a regular basis in 2021 from thirty (30) families by written interview paper. Out of 30 families; 26 own 33 milch buffaloes, 17 dry buffaloes, 12 heifer calves, 7 bull calves, and 10 bullocks were counted for calculation. This study demonstrated that the distribution of buffalo populations was scattered and the average buffalo populations were 3.038 per house-holds. The evaluated reproductive performance of indigenous buffaloes found the age at puberty was 44.06 ± 2.13 months, lactation length 204.70±20.68 days, milk yield 1.88±0.702 liters/day, gestation period 307.00±2.11 days, body weight 27.26±1.55 kg/calf, age at first calving 53.84±1.48 months, calving interval 1.72±.548 years and the average post-partum heat period was 147.6±18.68 days. The study revealed that the reproductive performance of the buffaloes was varying among breeds, farms, locations, areas, seasons, and management in the study area. In a concrete manner, this study gives a complete scenario of the reproductive performance of indigenous buffaloes at Sreemangal Upazila under the Moulovibazar district of Bangladesh which is strictly controlled by genetic and non-genetic factors.

Effect of feeding cinnamon and garlic as an alternative to antibiotic on growth performance and carcass characteristics in broiler

2024-04-03T06:11:29Z

Effect of feeding cinnamon and garlic as an alternative to antibiotic on growth performance and carcass characteristics in broiler Akter, M; Asaduzzaman, M; Sumi, FY ABSTRACT The experiment was conducted to evaluate the potential of feeding cinnamon and garlic on growth performance, carcass yield and immune parameters in commercial broiler. A total of 225 one-day-old Lohman meat (Indian river) broiler chicks have an average body weight of 40±0.50 g were divided into 5 dietary treatment groups. The treatments were T0= control (basal feed), T1= basal feed + antibiotic, T2= basal feed + 0.2% cinnamon, T3= basal feed + 0.2% garlic and T4= basal feed + 0.2% cinnamon + 0.2% garlic. The average live weight and body weight gain were significantly (P<0.05) increased in the 0.2% cinnamon + 0.2% garlic treated group compared with others. Improved FCR was observed in birds fed a combined addition of 0.2% cinnamon and 0.2% garlic with the basal diet than the other treatment groups. All the supplemented group significantly increased the proportion of breast meat compared to control, while wing and back meat was higher in the T2, T3 and T4 supplemented group compared to T0 and T1 group (P<0.05). Dietary supplementation of T2, T3 and T4 also increased the weight of liver, heart, neck, gizzard and giblet (P<0.05). Dietary supplementation of T1, T2, T3 and T4 significantly reduced the concentration of blood WBC and Granulocyte. Taken together, it can be concluded that the use of 0.2% cinnamon and 0.2% garlic in broiler diet separately or combined resulted in improved growth performance, carcass yields, and immunity in broiler chickens and therefore can be recommended as alternatives to antibiotics.

Effects of Papaya Leaf (Carica papaya) and Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) as an Alternative to Antibiotics on Production Index and Hematological Indicators of Broiler Chicken

2024-04-03T06:00:23Z

Effects of Papaya Leaf (Carica papaya) and Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) as an Alternative to Antibiotics on Production Index and Hematological Indicators of Broiler Chicken Haque, MM; Beg, MAH; Begum, M; Parvin, MM; Mow, NA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of dietary supplements of papaya leaf meal (Carica papaya) and black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds on the production index and hematological status of commercial broiler chicken. T1 (Control), T2 (antibiotic), T3 (2% PLM: Papaya Leaf Meal), T4 (1% BCS: Black Cumin Seed) and T5 (1% of each PLM & BCS) were the five treatment groups that the 150day-old Cobb 500 straight run chicks were randomly assigned. Ten chicks were used in each of the three replications of each treatment. The findings demonstrated that feeding broilers supplements of PLM and BCS did not significantly (p>0.05) affect feed consumption (FC) (g), final live weight (g) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) when compared to the control and antibiotic group. FC was found to be numerically (p>0.05) higher in the control group than in the other groups. However, the T3 group of birds given 2% PLM had superior ultimate live weight and an improved FCR value compared to antibiotic, control, and the values of the other groups, which were statistically insignificant (p>0.05). The relative weight of the spleen in various groups was unaffected (p>0.05) by dietary supplementation with PLM and BCS. But the T3 (2% PLM) group had significantly (p<0.05) increased bursa weight (g). The concentrations of glucose and cholesterol were similar across all groups (p>0.05), while the group receiving 2% PLM supplements had relatively lower cholesterol levels (mg/dl). Moreover, the supplemented groups with PLM and BCS revealed a significant (p<0.05) increase in the hematological parameters red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), lymphocyte, and packed cell volume (PCV) as compared to the antibiotic and control groups. The final live weight, FCR, immune organ weight, and blood indices were all improved in birds fed a meal supplemented with 2% PLM, leading to superior results.