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Ogbunike, G. N., L. H. Jeyakuma, and T. U. Obi. "GENETIC AND DIURNAL VARIATIONS IN THE SERUM PROTEIN PROFILE OF YEARLING CAPRINE MALES." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 6 (January 19, 2021): 33–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v6i.2654.

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12 GOATS comprising 4 of each of three breeds, namely West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and crossbreds (West African Dwarf x Saanen), were bled alternately in the mornings and afternoons to evaluate their serum protein profile. The three breeds were similar in total serum proteins but not in protein profile. The crossbred goats had more albumin than the purebreds. Alpha and beta globulins occurred in equal proportions in the West African Dwarf and crossbred goats although the latter were extremely low in gamma globulins. The results imply a higher growth rate and susceptibility to infection of th

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Montsma, G. "Meat production in West African Dwarf goats." Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science 34, no. 3 (1986): 413–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.18174/njas.v34i3.16795.

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A summary is given of work on flocks of West African Dwarf goats at Wageningen, the University of Ife (Nigeria) and a village in Nigeria. It was concluded that these goats are suitable for meat production under low and high levels of feeding and management. Under intensive management, daily gain averaged 80 g (0.3-0.4% of mature body weight), and the number of weaned kids produced per [female] per yr 2.56. Goats fed only roughage gained 43 g per day. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Ngongeh, Lucas Atehmengo, and Amaechi Onyeabor. "Comparative Response of the West African Dwarf Goats to Experimental Infections with Red Sokoto and West African Dwarf Goat Isolates ofHaemonchus contortus." Journal of Pathogens 2015 (2015): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/728210.

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Response of the West African Dwarf (WAD) goats to two different isolates ofHaemonchus contortus, the Red Sokoto (RS) goat isolate (RSHc) and the WAD goat isolate (WADHc) (isolated from WAD goats), was studied by experimental infections of 4–6-month-old male WAD goat kids. Group 1 and Group 2 goats were each infected with 4500 infective larvae (L3) of RSHc and WADHc, respectively. Group 3 animals served as uninfected control. Prepatent period (PPP), faecal egg counts (FEC), worm burden (WB), body weight (BW), packed cell volume (PCV), and body condition score (BCS) were determined. WAD goats in

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Hall, S. J. G. "Body dimensions of Nigerian cattle, sheep and goats." Animal Science 53, no. 1 (1991): 61–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0003356100005985.

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ABSTRACTOne hundred and thirty-six multiparous cows, 63 goats and 71 sheep were measured in breeding flocks and herds in Nigeria. The humped cattle breeds, and the large-bodied, humpless Kuri, are narrow-bodied and tall in relation to their length when compared with British breeds. Pelvic dimensions are small. The sheep and goats native to the coastal and middle belts (the West African Dwarf breeds) are miniature versions of those found in the north. Neither appears to be achondroplasic but dwarfing seems to have proceeded differently in the two species in that the adult West African Dwarf goa

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Abiola, Popoola, Idowu Ayomide, Mbadiwe Gift, et al. "Qualitative traits characterization of Nigerian West African Dwarf Goat population." Agricultural Sciences 16, no. 43 (2024): 49–57. https://doi.org/10.22620/agrisci.2024.43.005.

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The study was conducted to identify and characterize West African Dwarf (WAD) goat genetic resources under smallholder production systems. The goats were sampled from smallholder flocks to collect data on certain qualitative traits. These goats were scored for certain qualitative traits on body, udder and teat. The study showed that goats with black and brown (36.7%), pied coat colour pattern, convex head profile (36.3%), erected ear (51.3%), smooth hair type (68%) were predominant. Low frequencies were obtained for presence of wattle (Waw), light colouration or roan (Ror), beard (Brb), and ex

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Wheto, M., B. M. Ilori, A. J. Sanda, et al. "Morphological characterization and evaluation of heat tolerance traits in Nigerian goat breeds." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 42, no. 2 (2021): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v42i2.2613.

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There are three main breeds of goat in Nigeria: The West African Dwarf (WAD), the Red Sokoto and the Sahel. Goats are renowned for their hardiness and can survive in most environments. The goats sampling was carried out from farms and markets across different states in Nigeria, according to the geographical distribution of the breeds published by Blench (1999). This experiment was carried out to analyse morphological variability among Nigerian goats. A total of 318 goats spread across the three Nigerian breeds were used in the following populations (57 Sahel, 187 Red Sokoto and 137 West Africa

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Ayanniyi, N. N., O. O. Olusola, S. A. Adeyemi, et al. "Growth and Chevon Characteristics of Indigenous Breeds of Goat (Buck) in Nigeria." BADEGGI JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENT 3, no. 3 (2021): 35–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.35849/bjare202103004.

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A trial was conducted at the Sheep and Goat Unit of Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan to evaluate the effect of breeds on growth, carcass characteristics and meat yield of indigenous goats (bucks) in Nigeria. Fifteen growing bucks: five each of Sahel bucks-SB, West African Dwarf bucks (WADB) and Red Sokoto bucks(RSB) weighing 9.8±0.2, 10.0±0.4 and 9.9±0.3, respectively were fed isocaloric diet for 90 days. The experiment was laid out in a complete randomized design. Final Body Weight (FBW), Average Daily Weight Gain (ADWG) and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) were measu

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J O, Ocheja, Halilu A, Shittu B Ac, Eniolorunda S E, Ajagbe A. D, and Okolo S. E. "Hematology and serum biochemistry of yearling West African dwarf goats fed cashew nut shell based diets." Veterinary Medicine and Public Health Journal 2, no. 1 (2021): 17–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.31559/vmph2021.2.1.3.

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Yearling West African dwarf bucks were allotted into four (4) dietary treatments of four goats each. The goats were fed bamboo leaves at 250g/goat/day and concentrate supplement diets containing 0%,10%,15%and 20% cashew nutshell for T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively at 150g per goat/day for a duration of sixty-three (63) days. The experimental design was a completely randomized design ,data were analyzed using a one way analysis of variance and least significant difference to separate the significant means.(SPSS version 23, 2015 edition) Concentrate diets and bamboo leaf samples were analyzed usi

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Amao, O. A., O. A. Osinowo, C. F. I. Onwuka, S. S. Abiola, and M. A. Dipeolu. "Evaluation of Udder traits in West African Dwarf Goats." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 30, no. 2 (2021): 246–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v30i2.1497.

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Udder traits of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats and factors influencing them were studied using 185 does located in South Western Nigeria. Traits evaluated were udder length (UL), udder width (UW), udder circumference (UC) and udder volume (UV). Others were teat length (TL), teat width (TW), teat circumference (TC) distance between teats (DT) and height of teat from the ground (HTG). Udder length was significantly (P<0.001) influenced by age, lactation status and liveweight. The increase in UL with age was quadratic. Lactating does had longer udders than non-lactating does by 1.93cm. Effects

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Oyewale, J. O., T. O. Okewumi, and F. O. Olayemi. "Haematological Changes in West African Dwarf Goats Following Haemorrhage." Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A 44, no. 1-10 (1997): 619–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0442.1997.tb01148.x.

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Akusu, M. O., and G. N. Egbunike. "Effects on oestrus duration of West African dwarf goats." Small Ruminant Research 3, no. 4 (1990): 413–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0921-4488(90)90022-x.

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Ogebe, P. O., B. K. Ogunmodede, and L. R. McDowell. "Acceptability of mineral supplements by West African dwarf goats." Small Ruminant Research 19, no. 3 (1996): 193–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0921-4488(95)00760-1.

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Odubote, I. K. "CHARACTERIZATION OF THE WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOAT FOR CERTAIN QUALITATIVE TRAITS." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 21 (January 3, 2021): 37–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v21i1.1087.

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Records on 1344 West African dwarf goats collected between 1982 and 1992 were used in this study. The records were used to describe determine the mode of inheritance for certain qualitative traits in the breed. All the goats have the stiff, short and straight hair coat type. The goat colour was very variable, irregular and this include white, black brown, pied and mixed colours. Nonetheless basic black colour predominate (53.3%). Basic white and brown goats account for 6.8% and 39.9% respectively. All goats studied irrespective of sex were horned. The goats also have a pair of teats observed.

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Bemji, M. N., and O. A. Osinowo. "Lactation curves in west African Dwarf and Red Sokoto goats." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 37, no. 2 (2021): 279–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v37i2.1386.

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Four mathematical functions (incomplete gamma, non linear regression, mixed log, and polynomial regression) were fired to 202 weekly lactations of 8 West African Dwarf and 9 Red Sokoto goats to ascertain the accuracy of prediction of individual milk production. The accuracy was assessed by the magnitude of R2 and the proportion of individual lactations well predicted. All the functions tested generally gave good fit to the observed data with slight tendency to consistently under- estimate daily milk yield. The pooled R2 estimates for all models exceeded 70%. Both breeds showed similar peak yie

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Arigbede, T. O., A. A. Taiwo, O. M. Arigbede, B. O. Oduguwa, and M. A. Bamikole. "Magnesium requirement of young West African dwarf goats for maintenance." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 35, no. 1 (2021): 103–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v35i1.1159.

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Eighteen growing West African dwarf WAD goats of equal number of sexes, aged 6-7 months with average weight of 6.23 +0.50kg were used in a 9-wk feeding trial to study the influence of dietary supplementation of magnesium sulphate (MgSO, 7H,0) at 0, 1 and 2% in isonitrogenous (11.50%CP) and isocaloric (2.83 ME Mcal/kg) diets with a view to estimating Mg requirement for maintenance. The three levels of supplementation were used to obtain three diets 1, 2 and 3 containing 0.02, 0.13 and 0.22% Mg respectively. The goats were divided into three groups of six animals, and each group was randomly all

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Mba, A. U., E. A. Oruru, and V. A. Oyenuga. "Digestion and utilization of citrus by-products by two breeds of West African goats." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 3, no. 1 (2021): 162–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v3i1.2589.

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TWELVE young goats, consisting of 6 West African Dwarf (Fouta Djallon), (10.19 to 15.45 kg).and 6 Red Sokoto (Maradi), (9.09 to 14.09 kg), were used throughout the experiment (3 trials). The 12 goats were maintained on basal forage (Cynodon nlemfuensis) in Trial 1 but in Trial 2, they were divided into two groups with two animals per sub-group. Animals in a sub-group were maintained on basal forage plus 25, 50 or 75 % fresh citrus pulp. In Trial 3, six West African Dwarfs were maintained on similar levels as in Trial 2 but using dried citrus pulp. The results showed that protein content of cit

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Tella, Adetunmbi, Anthony Ekeocha, Francis Bosede Adebayo, Joshua Oluwadele, and Samuel Olanrewaju Aro. "Effect of breeds on haematological parameters and some serum biochemical profiles of goat exposed to heat stress." Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research 8, no. 1 (2025): 40–46. https://doi.org/10.32734/injar.v8i1.11634.

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This study examined the effect of breed on serum biochemical profiles and haematological markers in heat-stressed West African dwarf and Red Sokoto goats. The Temperature Humidity Index (THI) was computed using the recorded ambient temperature and relative humidity of the research. 95 goats in the Nigerian states of Osun, Oyo, and Kwara—50 Red Sokoto and 45 West African Dwarf goat breeds—had blood collected from them, all of whom appeared to be in good health. Haematological parameters (Packed Cell Volume (PCV%), haemoglobin (Hbxg/dl), red blood cell counts (RBC x /µl), white blood cell counts

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Ojewusi, E. O., N. A. Ojo, A. O. Saheed, et al. "The dry season pregnancy and cost-benefit of West African dwarf goats fed cassava leaf meal- based diets." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 50, no. 3 (2024): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i3.4020.

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The successful delivery of pregnant West African Dwarf (WAD) goats is closely tied to the quality of available feed, particularly during the dry season. Investigating appropriate dry season feeding for optimal performance becomes imperative. This experiment aimed to assess the cost-benefit ratio and reproductive efficiency of West African Dwarf does when fed concentrate diets incorporating cassava leaf meal during the dry season. Twenty WAD does were utilized and categorized into four groups based on weight ranges. Each animal received a feed at a rate of 3.5 percent of their body weight throu

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V.N., Ebegbulem, Ibe S.N., P.O.Ozung, and J.A.Ubua. "MORPHOMETRIC TRAIT CHARACTERISTICS OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS IN ABIA STATE, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA." Continental J. Agricultural Science 5, no. 2 (2011): 1–6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.839965.

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This study was carried out to investigate the Morphometric Trait Characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats in five Local Government Areas of Abia State. A total of One Hundred & Twenty Three (123) WAD goats (33 bucks and 90 does) were randomly sampled from local farmers in the area (Umuahia – South, Isiala –Ngwa North, Ikwuano, Isuikwuato and Ukwa East LGAs). The study lasted two consecutive months and the experimental animals were raised semi- intensively and fed with fresh green forages and kitchen wastes. Drinking water was provided <em>ad libitum</em>. Goats between the ages of

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Agbo, Joseph Odeh, Patrick Azubuike Onyeyili, Alhaji Saganuwan Saganuwan, and Joel Aondohulugh Bosha. "Effect of age on the pharmacokinetics of sulphadimidine in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats following a single intramuscular administration." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 9, no. 2 (2019): 044–49. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283253.

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Due to the low cost and effectiveness of sulphadimidine against a wide variety of animal diseases, it is still being widely used in veterinary medicine. The present study was carried out to determine the effect of age on the pharmacokinetics of sulphadimidine in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats following intramuscular route of administration. Eight (8) WAD goats separated into two groups of four animals consisting of two males and two female goats each were used. Sulphadimdine sodium was administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight. The goats in group one (3 months of age) and goats in group

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Dudusola, I. O., S. O. Oseni, M. A. Popoola, and A. Jenyo. "Principal Component Analysis of Morphometric Traits of West African Dwarf Goats." NIGERIAN ANNALS OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES 1 (March 13, 2019): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/napas.58.

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The study was conducted to evaluate the principal component analysis of phenotypic attributes of West African Dwarf (WAD) goat. Data collected on the live body weight and twelve morphometric traits of the goats which were categorised into four age groups based on their dentition. The age groups were: less than 2years old, 2- 3years old, 3-4 years old and 4 years old. The data were subjected to a PCA and Cluster analyses using the multivariate procedure components of SAS (2003). Result revealed that highest values of morphometric traits were obtained in goats that of 4 years old. The rate of in

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Nwosu, E. U., I. J. James, O. Olowofeso, T. J. Williams, and M. N. Bemji. "Lactation curve parameters and characteristics of West African dwarf goats." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 49, no. 1 (2022): 77–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i1.3403.

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Parameters and characteristics of lactation curve are useful for assessing total milk yield, milk peak and persistency of lactation of a breed. This study was carried out using West African Dwarf goats with purpose of determining the lactation curve parameters of WAD in Nigeria with aim that when it is applied on farms it helps to estimate animal requirement for diet formulation and early detection of goats to be culled for low milk production. In this study, twenty-one lactating WAD in their 1 and 2 parity were used to determine the lactation curve parameters and characteristics of WAD goats

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Bamikole, M. A., O. J. Babayemi, O. M. Arigbede, and U. J. Ikhatua. "Nutritive value of Ficus religiosa in West African dwarf goats." Animal Feed Science and Technology 105, no. 1-4 (2003): 71–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0377-8401(03)00059-2.

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Mourad, M., G. Gbanamou, and I. B. Balde. "Carcass characteristics of West African dwarf goats under extensive system." Small Ruminant Research 42, no. 1 (2001): 81–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0921-4488(01)00211-5.

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Jaitner, J., M. Njie, N. Corr, and L. Dempfle. "Milk production of West African Dwarf goats in The Gambia." Tropical Animal Health and Production 38, no. 3 (2006): 261–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-006-4364-x.

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CHIDEBELU, S. A. N. D., and N. M. NGO. "THE ECONOMICS OF GOAT PRODUCTION IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 25, no. 1 (2021): 93–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v25i1.2272.

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The West African Dwarf goat is to Southeastern Nigeria and is raised by many families under small-scale and intensive management systems. Results showed that the average households kept 6 goats, but that expansion was limited by labour and feed procurement problems. Both males females owned goats but males dominated goat marketing. Women have recently become goat meat retailer. Although the prospects for large-scale goat production appeared bleak, those for women producers integrating vertically forward into marketing appeared favourable.

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Ikhimioya, I., M. I. Okoruwa, and U. I. Ikhatua. "Growth performance and nitrogen utilization by West African dwarf goats fed supplemented with varying ratios of and Panicum maximum Afzelia africana Newbouldia laevis." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 44, no. 4 (2020): 307–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v44i4.570.

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Afzelia africana and Newbouldia laevis have recognizable potential as important locally available forage resources but yet to be explored and exploited for ruminants in the tropics. This study was therefore investigated to determine the effect of supplementing varying ratios of Afzelia africana and Newbouldia laevis with Panicum maximum on growth performance and nitrogen utilization of West African dwarf goats. Twenty female West African dwarf goats, aged between 5 and 7monhs old with an average weight of 6.62 ± 0.41kg were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments with four goats per treat

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Jeremiah, O. T., and R. A. Joshua. "Experimental trypanosomosis in two breeds of Nigeria goats: Changes in haematology, total proteins and serum glucose after treatment with a brand of trypanocide." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 46, no. 3 (2019): 108–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v46i3.2593.

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An investigation on the effects of experimental Trypanosoma congolense infection on the changes in some haematological parameters, total serum proteins and serum glucose levels in Red Sokoto (RS) and West African Dwarf (WAD) breeds of goats after treatment with a brand of trypanocide is reported. Thirty goats comprising 20 does and 10 bucks of West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto breeds were used in the experiment. Each doe (10 in each group) was infected with ImLx 10 of Trypanosoma congolense (Karu strain) over a period of eight weeks. Randox kir (Randax lab, USA) was used to determine serum glu

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Jiwuba, Peter-Damian Chukwunomso, Francis Okechukwu Ahamefule, Okechukwu Samuel Okechukwu, and Kingsley Ikwunze. "Feed intake, body weight changes and haematology of West African dwarf goats fed dietary levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal." Agricultura 13, no. 1-2 (2016): 71–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/agricultura-2017-0009.

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Abstract A 90-day study was carried out with 36 West African Dwarf goats to determine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on feed intake, body weight changes and haematology of WAD does. Four diets were formulated such that diets T1, T2, T3 and T4 contained MOLM at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%, respectively. The diets were offered to the goats, which were randomly divided into four groups of nine goats each in a completely randomized design. Average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily weight gain (ADWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and heamatology of the animals were determined and stat

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Odubote, I. K. "INFLUENCE OF QUALITATIVE TRAITS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 21 (January 3, 2021): 25–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v21i1.1082.

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Data on coat colour pigmentation and incidence of wattle were combined with production records of 1407 West African dwarf goats to study their influence on litter traits and body weight. There was no significant (P>0.05) difference among coat colours for litter size at birth and at weaning and birth weight. Basic white coloured goats were significantly (P <0.05) heavier at weaning and one year of age than the basic brown and black goats. The trend was that the weight decreased with increased pigmentation. Presence or absence of wattle did not exert any influence on the traits studied exc

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Jesuyon, Oluwatosin M., and Simeon O. Olawumi. "207 Structural conformation among spatially distributed West African dwarf goats as measures of adaptation to different environments." Journal of Animal Science 97, Supplement_3 (2019): 39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.077.

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Abstract Goat production and breeding in West Africa is largely under traditional rearing system with little or no efforts geared towards improving their productivity. To understand underlining body conformation among spatially distributed West African dwarf (WAD) goats, a survey was conducted between May 2015 and June 2017 in two states of Nigeria. Data were recorded on two hundred and twenty-seven freely-scavenging West African dwarf goats, on Body weight (BWT), Heart girth (HGH), Diagonal trunk length (DTL), Height at the withers (HWT), Height at the rump (HRP), Body Breadth Index (BBI), Bo

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Umayange, Aondowase. "Conjoined Twins in West African Dwarf Goats, Capra Hircus: Case Report." Journal of Research in Veterinary Sciences 5, no. 2 (2025): 106. https://doi.org/10.5455/jrvs.20250107024928.

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Embryological malformations due to congenital abnormities that are also called birth defects in animals are sequel to toxic substance exposure (pollutants), malnutrition, genetic disorders, infection and diseases. These congenital abnormities have been reported in cattle, pigs, sheep and goats with very rare incidence of 1; 2,800- 250,000 births (Schneovoigt et al., 2014). Generally, the occurance of conjoined twins is sporadic and very rare, thus most of it aspect remains theoretical and academic exercise due to poor monitoring and reporting of conjoinital malformations in Africa, However the

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Yusuf, K. O., O. A. Adebesin, A. Y. Sanni, et al. "Performance of West African Dwarf Goats fed maize stover based diet supplemented with Roxazyme G2® in the dry season in Abeokuta, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 42, no. 2 (2015): 174–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v42i2.2666.

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The study was carried out to investigate the effect of exogenous fibrolytic enzyme additive (containing cellulase, xylanase and beta glucanase) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility parameters of West African dwarf (WAD) goats fed total mixed ration in the dry season. A total of sixteen (16) WAD goats were subjected to a 70-day feeding trial in a completely randomized design. A total mixed ration was formulated with enzyme added at 0.0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6g/kg DM. Feed intake and weight changes of the goats were monitored. Nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization were also d

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Tawose, O. M., A. H. Ekeocha, and J. F. Oluwadele. "NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND UTILIZATION OF WATER HYACINTH -CASSAVA PEELS SILAGE BY WEST AFRICAN DWARF (WAD) GOATS." FUOYE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN ECOLOGY 6, no. 1 (2023): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.62923/fuojahe.v6i1.197.

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Twenty West African Dwarf goats aged between 1-1.5 years and balanced for sex, weighingbetween 11kg–12kg were fed variable levels of Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) incassava peels silage. The aim was to investigate the nutritional value and utilization of waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in cassava peels silage. A completely randomized design withfive treatments and four replicates was used as water hyacinth replaced cassava peels at 0%(control), 15%, 30%, 45% and 60% in the formulated diets designated as WH0, WH15,WH30, WH45 and WH60 respectively with 20% Panicum maximum and 20% su

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Rotimi, E. A., A. M. Aliyu, and A. Aruwayo. "Morphological characteristics of goat breeds in Nigeria using discriminant analysis approach." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 48, no. 5 (2021): 30–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v48i5.3185.

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Information on morphological characteristics is a prerequisite to sustainable breed classification and conservation for proper management and utilization. The present study aimed to identify morphological characteristics that best classify the Sahel, Sokoto Red and West African Dwarf goats of Nigeria. A total of 584 goats of both sexes; Sahel (N = 163), Sokoto Red (N = 171) and West African Dwarf (N = 250) were randomly sampled and used for this study. The body parameters measured included body weight (BWT), height at wither (HW), body length (BL), paunch girth (PG), heart girth (HG) and ear l

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Jiwuba, P.C, та L.C Ezenwaka. "Growth Performance and Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Β-Carotene Cassava Peel-Centrosema Leaf Meal Based Diets". International Journal of Case Studies 5, № 8 (2016): 204–10. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3531459.

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A study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance and apparent nutrient digestibility of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed β-carotene cassava peel-centrosema leaf meal based diets. Four diets designated A, B, C and D were formulated to contain 0, 10, 20, and 30% levels of Centrosema pubescens leaf meal respectively. Thirty six WAD bucks of about 8 – 10 months of age and averaging 7.19kg in weight were used to conduct the growth performance and four bucks used in the digestibility study in completely randomized design and 4 x 4 Latin square design experiments respectively.

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Aluko, F. A., O. E. Daramola, and B. B. A. Taiwo. "Effect of age, sex and local government area on linear body measurements of WAD goat in Ogun State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 40, no. 2 (2020): 143–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v40i2.1128.

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One hundred and twenty West African Dwarf goats were used in this study. Observations were made from twelve different towns in Yewa North, Yewa South and Abeokuta North Local Government. West African dwarf goats were evaluated for phenotypic variation at different ages ranges from 1, 2 and 3 years. Variations in live weight and body measurements such as height at wither; body length, heart girth, fore limb length, hind limb length, face length, ear length, ear width, hip width and tail length were taken. The local government areas significantly (P<0.05, 0.001) affected body length, fore lim

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Olosunde, A. O., and S. M. Odeyinka. "West African dwarf goats utilized bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) meal as feed supplement." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 44, no. 5 (2020): 250–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v44i5.1483.

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This studywas carried out to determine the utilization and the optimumlevel of offer of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) meal (BLM) by West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. In a 20-week trial, twenty four WAD goats of both sexes, 5-7 months old, were randomly allotted to four treatments of graded levels of BLM(0% BLM(Control diet), 15% BLM, 30% BLMand 45% BLMdiets) in a completely randomized design to determine the utilization of bitter leafmeal as feed for goats. The dietswere used as supplements to a basal ration of Panicummaximum. Two digestibility trials were carried out. The digestible ether e

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S.O.K., Fajemilehin, and Adegun M.K. "PHENOTYPIC VARIATION OF SOME QUALITATIVE TRAITS IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 8, no. 5 (2020): 94–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i5.2020.83.

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Each class of livestock has some peculiar qualitative traits and in goats some of these are coat pigmentation, horned/polled, beard/non-beard, wattled/non-wattled. Since the impact of environment is important in phenotypic expression of qualitative traits, it becomes expedient to examine these features in West African Dwarf Goats (WADG) from every climatic region of the world. To accomplish this, a total of 623 WADGs aged between 3 and 4 years reared extensively in Ekiti state region of Nigeria were purposively selected from the three agricultural zones in the state for the examination. Data w

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Idowu, Peter Ayodeji, and Olusesan Adeyemi Adelabu. "An Investigation of Coat Colour Distribution of West African Dwarf Goats." Journal of Agricultural Science 10, no. 3 (2018): 228. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v10n3p228.

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This study was carried out to determine coat colour distribution of West African Dwarf (WAD) goat in Abeokuta North and South Local Government Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. Three thousand, three hundred and ten (3310) WAD goats were randomly sampled consisting of 2511 (75.86%) does and 799 (24.14%) bucks. Animals were prevalently maintained on semi-intensive management. Various coat colours identified were black with highest frequency of 941 (28.42%), brown 436 (13.17%), badgerface 346 (10.45%), grey 254 (7.67%), buckskin 222 (6.70%), lateral belly 154 (4.65%), white and black 149 (4.50%), whi

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Odubute, I. K., and J. O. Akinokun. "ESTIMATES OF PHENOTYPIC AND GENETIC CORRELATIONS IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 21 (January 3, 2021): 47–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v21i1.1096.

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Records on 848 West African dwarf goat kids and 220 kiddings over a period of eight year's (1982-1989) were analyzed. The records were used to provide estimates of phenotypic and venetic correlations among parity, kidding interval, litter size at birth and body weight at various ages. Plenotypic correlation coefficients of +0.33 (P<0.01) and -0,17 (P<0.01) were obtained when parity was correlated with litter size at birth and kidding interval respectively. Phenotypic correlations among body weights were generally positive and significant (P<0.01). Parity was positively correlated (P&l

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Azeez, OM, A. Basiru, GJ Akorede, and SA Adah. "Electrocardiographic parameters in West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto (Maradi) goats." Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 16, no. 2 (2018): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v16i2.6.

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Aluko, F. A., A. A. Ageh, A. E. Salako, M. O. Ozoje, H. A. Awojobi, and O. A. Adeyemi. "Strain characterization of West African Dwarf goats of Ogun State II." Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 13, no. 1 (2017): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/joafss.v13i1.10.

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Aluko, F. A., A. A. Ageh, A. E. Salako, M. O. Ozoje, H. A. Awojobi, and O. A. Adeyemi. "Strain characterization of West African Dwarf Goats of Ogun State I." Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 13, no. 1 (2017): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/joafss.v13i1.9.

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Ebozoje, M. O., and C. O. N. Ikeobi. "Colour variation and reproduction in the West African dwarf (WAD) goats." Small Ruminant Research 27, no. 2 (1998): 125–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0921-4488(97)00045-x.

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Ohale, L. O. C. "Postnatal closure of the ductus arteriosus in West African dwarf goats." Research in Veterinary Science 55, no. 2 (1993): 185–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0034-5288(93)90079-u.

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Zemmelink, G., B. J. Tolkamp, and N. W. M. Ogink. "Energy requirements for maintenance and gain of West African Dwarf goats." Small Ruminant Research 5, no. 3 (1991): 205–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0921-4488(91)90125-a.

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Sumberg, J. E., and S. D. Mack. "Village production of West African Dwarf goats and sheep in Nigeria." Tropical Animal Health and Production 17, no. 3 (1985): 135–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02355872.

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Fajemilehin, S.O.K, and Adegun M.K. "PHENOTYPIC VARIATION OF SOME QUALITATIVE TRAITS IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 8, no. 5 (2020): 94–99. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i5.2020.83.

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Each class of livestock has some peculiar qualitative traits and in goats some of these are coat pigmentation, horned/polled, beard/non -beard, wattled/non -wattled. Since the impact of environment is important in phenotypic expression of qualitative traits, it becomes expedient to examine these features in West African Dwarf Goats (WADG) from every climatic region of the world. To accomplish this, a total of 623 WADGs aged between 3 and 4 years reared extensively in Ekiti state region of Nigeria were purposi vely selected from the three agricultural zones in the state for the examination. Dat

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Ajagbe, A. D., B. A. Mohammed, D. I. Abutusalami, and V. O. Alfa. "Rumen characteristics and thermo-physiological response of West African Dwarf goats supplemented with pineapple waste and cassava peel concentrates." Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine 7, no. 3 (2022): 85–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.31248/jasvm2022.321.

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The study was conducted to evaluate the rumen characteristics and thermo physiological response of West African Dwarf goats fed pineapple waste and cassava peel concentrate in Anyigba, Kogi State. Twelve growing West African Dwarf goats with average weight 4-5±0.05 kg and approximately 4 to 6 months of age were randomly allotted four (4) dietary treatments with three animals per treatment in a Completely Randomized Design. The rations were 50% ensiled pineapple waste + 50% concentrate, 60% ensiled pineapple waste + 40% concentrate, 70% ensiled pineapple waste + 30% concentrate and 80% ensiled

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