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International Journal of Livestock Production

The International Journal of Livestock Production (IJLP) is a peer reviewed open access journal. The journal commenced publication in August 2009.

The scope of the journal covers all areas of the subject such as selective breeding in animal husbandry, feeds evaluation, diet and animal health, productivity and product composition (milk, meat and eggs), sustainable livestock management, farm management, traceability and impact of animals on soil, water and biodiversity. IJLP welcomes submission of full-length research articles, short communica

tions and review articles. In addition, the journal also welcomes letters and commentaries to the editor.

15/06/2021

A Study on Morphological Characterization of Black Bengal Goat at three Villages under Bhaluka upazila in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh

The study was carried out in a community goat breeding program at three villages of Bhaluka upazila in Mymensingh district to characterize Black Bengal goat (BBG) by coat color phenotype and morphological body measurements.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/2B2DCB067010

08/06/2021

Biosecurity practices in Central Ethiopian cattle feedlots: Its implication for live cattle export

The aim of this study was to document current biosecurity practice in export-oriented cattle feedlots in Central Ethiopia and to discuss its implication for live cattle export.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/FD3F17F48583

02/06/2021

Goat farmers’ production objectives and trait preferences in the North West province of South Africa: An approach to identify selection criteria for community-based breeding program

The current study identifies these factors for village goats within a pilot community-based breeding program in Pella village, North West province, South Africa.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/D153E7F66682

25/05/2021

Grazing behavior, growth performance, carcass yield and economic analysis of steers supplemented with concentrate in an integrated crop-livestock system

This trial evaluated concentrate supplementation on grazing behavior, growth performance, carcass yield and economic analysis of off-season steer production in an integrated crop-livestock system (ICL).

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/63111D766684

18/05/2021

Characterization of the Nutritional and Safety Properties of H**p Seed Cake as Animal Feed Ingredient

The objectives of this study were to determine the nutritional (proximate principles, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids), and safety properties (mycotoxin, heavy metals and cannabinoid profiles) of HSC and feed manufactured with the ingredient for use in animal feed.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/6BD8EF266388

21/04/2021

Influence of breed on motility and motion characteristics of fresh, chilled and frozen bull spermatozoa

In this study, an integrated semen analysis system (ISAS) has been used to evaluate the influence of breed in the quality of semen.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/728008966238

19/03/2021

Effect of breed, age and period of production on bovine semen quality used for artificial insemination.

The main objective of this study was to evaluate how breed, age and time of semen production are relevant in the production of good quality semen used for Artificial Insemination.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/54D1C2F66240

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15/03/2021

Antilipemic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on blood serum cholesterol fractions in broiler finishers.

The effects of using Moringa leaf powder (MLP) as feed additive on the differential cholesterol profile of broiler chickens at finisher phase was investigated in view of the scientific urge to find means of reducing fatty compounds in common meat products.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/815CAF366242

02/03/2021

Phenotypic characterization (qualitative traits) of various strains of indigenous Tswana chickens in Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana.

The aim of this study was to identify and describe qualitative traits of indigenous Tswana chicken populations in Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/79FD28066149

17/02/2021

Comparative study on efficiency of s*xed semen and conventional semen on in vivo produced bovine embryo quality and quantity of Boran and Holstein -Boran cross bred in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.

The study was conducted from December 2019 to May 2020 to evaluate the efficiency of local convectional semen and imported s*xed semen on in vivo produced bovine embryo quality in Boran and HB cross breed donor cows in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/2BCC9CA65914

05/02/2021

Effect of dietary h**p seed cake on the performance of commercial laying hens.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of HSC on feed intake, body weight (BW), egg production, eggs per hen housed (EHH), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and livability of laying hens.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text/6D174FF65965

27/01/2021

Performance and welfare of dairy cattle in an alternative compost bedded pack housing in a pasture-based system.

The objective of this study was to assess the performance and welfare (lameness, hock lesions, mastitis) of loose-housed dairy cattle managed under grazing or semi-grazing system.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/6BC1E6B65887

22/01/2021

The prevalence of foot related problems in working donkeys and its implication on the livelihood of donkey owners in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia.

A cross sectional study was conducted to assess foot related problems in working donkeys and their effects on the owners’ livelihood in Hawassa City.

Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/F7E661D60120

18/01/2021

The effect of using either soybean or groundnut straw as part of basal diet on body weight gain, and carcass characteristics of Gumuz Sheep.

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of soybean or groundnut straw replacement for hay on live weight change and carcass characteristics of Gumuz sheep at Pawe Agricultural Research Centre.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/4CC1B0A60115

13/01/2021

Genotype and s*x effects on the performance characteristics of pigs.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of genotype, s*x and their interaction on the performance characteristics of three pig genotypes.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/6B4EA8560525

08/01/2021

Effect of garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa L.) extract chitosan nanoparticles on antioxidant enzymes activities and relative weight of visceral organs of rainbow rooster chicken.

The current study investigated the effect of garlic and onion extract chitosan nanoparticles on antioxidant enzymes activities and relative weight of visceral organs of rainbow rooster indigenous chicken.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/21B1F8865621

04/01/2021

Genetic evaluation of dairy cattle based on morning and afternoon milking test day records with fixed regression model.

This study evaluated morning and afternoon test day records for genetic evaluation of dairy cattle.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/60CCE0060523

29/12/2020

Carcass and meat quality characteristics of two hair type breed lambs fed tef (Eragrostistef) straw ensiled with effective micro-organisms and supplemented with concentrates.

The experiment was conducted with the objective of studying the carcass characteristics and meat quality of Arsi-Bale lambs (AB) and Afar lambs (Af) fed on tef straw (TS) ensiled with effective microorganisms and supplemented with concentrate.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/1EE8C6660361

23/12/2020

Factors influencing success of artificial insemination of pigs using extended fresh semen in rural smallholder pig farms of Rwanda.

The present study was conducted to analyse the factors influencing the success of artificial insemination (AI) in pigs using extended fresh semen in rural smallholder pig farms.

Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/CFF1EF360359

18/12/2020

Laboratory evaluation, purpose of production and utilization of cattle manure in enset (Ensete ventricosum) based mixed production systems of Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

This study was conducted in the highland and mid-altitude agroecologies of Gurage zone with the aim of evaluating the major chemical composition of cattle manure in the laboratory and to assess the purpose of cattle manure production and utilization.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-abstract/345026765464

14/12/2020

Metagenomic assessment of the rumen resistome, mobilome and stress response genes in smallholder dairy cattle in Kenya.

This meta-analysis was conducted to assess if antibiotic and toxic compound resistance genes (ARGs), stress response genes and bacterial phages, prophages and transposable element genes were present, and to what extent, in three dairy cattle genotypes.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/14C961765444

09/12/2020

Suboptimum reproductive performance among dairy herds in Uganda.

This review study was conducted to highlight the different forms of suboptimum reproductive performances among Ugandan dairy herds through literatures from previous studies.

See review: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/F4EC59760357

04/12/2020

‘You should be slaughtered!’ Experiences of criticism/hate speech, motives and strategies among German-speaking livestock farmers using social media.

The present article, based on an online questionnaire conducted in the summer of 2018, provides an explorative insight into the motives, strategies and experiences of criticism of German-speaking livestock farmers with a Facebook business page.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/D18D7D860706

01/12/2020

Socio-economic perception of snail meat consumption in Fako division, south-west region Cameroon.

The objective of this study is firstly to identify the perception of snail meat consumption in the Fako division, south-west region of Cameroon as well as to assess parameters that determine its consumption.

See more at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/39B3B9760599

27/11/2020

Cost effectiveness of feeding cattle genotypes fed rice straw with graded levels of concentrate supplements.

The objective of this study was to determine effects of cattle genotypes and levels of concentrate supplements on cost effectiveness of feedlot beef production using urea-treated rice straw (UTRS).

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/CFF9DF861145

23/11/2020

Production practices of local pig farmers in Ghana.

In this study, primary data were collected on production practices of local Ghanaian pig farmers to identify their limitations and challenges and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/8B56E0C61147

18/11/2020

Identifications of the major factors that influence milk production: The case of dairy farmers in Badulla district, Sri Lanka.

The objectives of this study were to identify the characteristics and significant factors that influence cattle milk production while investigating the prevailing constraints and farmer’s perception towards the dairy farming in Badulla district, Sri Lanka.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/067740461525

13/11/2020

Urban dairy production and waste management in Oromia special zone around Finfine, Ethiopia.

This study is designed to assess urban dairy production system and waste management practices in Oromia special zone around Finfine, Ethiopia.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/718543965185

09/11/2020

Assessment on artificial insemination service delivery system, challenges and opportunities of artificial insemination services in cattle production in Western zone of Tigray Region, Ethiopia.

The aim of the survey was to assess artificial insemination (AI) service delivery system and identify the challenges and opportunities of AI service in cattle production in Ethiopia.

Full study available at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/97BAF3965193

04/11/2020

Rabbit production practices in Kiambu County, Kenya.

This study aimed at documenting what farmers are doing with regards to rabbit breeding, feeding, and disease management in Kiambu county.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJLP/article-full-text-pdf/13E17FE65123

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