IOSR-JAVS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-3 ~ MAR-2016

ABSTRACT: Sikkim is a small part in Indian Himalayas that infuses great diversity with a rich ecological hotspot zone. Sikkim has four districts, the climatic condition of which ranges from subtropical in the South to tundra in the North. Amongst the mammals of Sikkim are the rare Himalayan Black Bear, Blue Sheep, Red panda, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer and Yaks. The Yak is an important multipurpose mammal of the alpine Northern and Eastern Sikkim region....

Keywords: Dzomo, Ethnic community, Fermented food, Multipurpose, Sikkim, Yak..

[1] Gazetter of Sikkim, 2013, Home Dept. of Sikkim.
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Himalayas, edited by Ramesha K P, ed. Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, India: National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR), 2008, 1–33
[3] Summary report on 18th Livestock census 2007, Sikkim State, Government of Sikkim, Department of Animal Husbandry Livestock,
Fisheries and Veterinary Services, Krishi bhawan Tadong- 737102.
[4] Belyar D.K. Domestication of yakutsk. Siberian Publication House, 1980.
[5] Tambe S and Rawat G S, Ecology, economics and equity of the pastoral systems in the Kangchendzonga national park, Sikkim
himalaya, India, Ambio - A journal of the human environment, 38 (2), 2009, 95-100.

ABSTRACT:This study was conducted during two consecutive seasons of 2013 and 2014 on nine years old Fagri Kalan mango trees grown at private orchard at El Tall El Kbeer region, Ismailia Governorate Egypt. This work aimed to study the effect of foliar sprays with urea at 2, 2.5 and 3 %, GA3 at 50, 75 and 100 ppm and application dates i.e. October 25th and November 15th on blooming, fruiting and fruit quality. Results showed that urea treatment surpassed GA3 in delaying blooming date especially 3% urea treatment....

Keyword: Mango; Fagri Kalan cv.; urea; GA3; blooming; application dates; yield; fruit quality.

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ABSTRACT:The study was carried out at the Piggery Research Unit of the Delta State University Farm, Asaba Campus, Nigeria. It was conducted to evaluate the influence of genotype on reproductive traits of the female pigs. A total of 24 weaner pigs made up of 18 females and 6 males of Landrace (LR), Duroc (DU), and Large White (LW) constituted the experimental stock. Data were taken continually every two weeks for the period of the experiment. The data generated were subjected to variance, and significantly different means separated by Scheffe using the General Linear Model (GLM) procedure SPSS (2010) program.....

Keyword: Genotype, pigs, reproductive traits

[1] Gourdine, J. L., J. P. Binadel, J. Noblet and D. Renaudeau (2006).Effects of breed and season on performance of lactating sows in a tropical humid climate. Journal of Animal Science.84:469-480
[2] Peltoniemi, O. A. T., and J. V. Virolainen (2006).Seasonality of reproduction in gilts and sows. Society for Reproduction and Fertility, (Supplement).62: 205-218.
[3] Suriyasomboon, A., N. Lundeheim, A. Kunavongkrit, and S. Einarsson (2006).Effect of temperature and humidity on reproductive performance of crossbred sows in Thailand. Theriogenology 65:606–628.
[4] Silva, B. A. N., J. Noblet, J. L. Donzele, R. F. M. Oliveira, Y. Primot, J. L. Gourdine, and D. Renaudeau (2009a).Effects of dietary protein level and amino acid supplementation on performance of mixed-parity lactating sows in a tropical humid climate. Journal Animal Science.87: 4003-4012
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ABSTRACT:This study assessed the comparative changes in sensory characteristics, microbiological quality and biochemical components of fresh and smoke-dried freshwater small indigenous species of fish, chapila, kaika and baim during storage at room temperature (26-310C) using standard methods of analyses. Important mineral composition was also determined in fresh smoke-dried fish products. The initial value of moisture, protein, fat, ash ,TVB-N and TVC of freshly smoke-dried Chapila........

Keywords : Smoke-drying, SIS-fish, Nutritional-composition, Microbiology analysis.

[1] Louka, N., F. Juhel, V. Fazilleau and P. Loonis, 2004, A novel colorimetry analysis used to compare different drying fish processes. Food Control, 15:327-334.
[2] FAO. 2008. Fisheries and Aquaculture Report. No. 889. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Cairo, pp: 61.
[3] Gandotra, R., M. Koul, S. Gupta and S. Sharma, 2012. Change in proximate composition and microbial count by low Temperaturepreservation in fish muscle of Labeo Rohita (Ham-Buch). IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 2: 13-17.
[4] Akinwumi, F.O. 2011. Evaluation Of Some Plant Materials For The Control Of Smoked Fish Pest, Dermestes Maculatus Degeer (Coleoptera:Dermestidae) In Clarius gariepinus Burchell (Pisces: Clariidae). ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science. VOL. 6, (7). 65-69.

ABSTRACT: Yellow passion fruit has a brightfuture in Nigeria, but Low soil fertility in the tropics which Nigeria is inclusive presently posesa problem of adequate agronomic package for highly successful cultivation. Soil fertility therefore can be improved and maintained by the application of organic ammendments which are essential factors for improvement of crop yields.Field investigations were carried out on the effects of some organic ammendment (solid (kitchen) waste, cowdung and poultry droppings)on early growth of yellow passion fruit at the teaching and research farm, University of Ibadan.....

Keyword:Cowdung,Growth, Poultry droppings,Solid Waste, Yellow Passionfruit.

[1] Alegbejo, M. D. (2004). Growing passion fruit in Northern Nigeria. Horticulture Magazine 2: 9.
[2] Ani, J. U. and Baiyeri, K. P. (2008). Impact of poultry manure and harvest season on juice quality of yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulisvar. flavicarpaDeg.) in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria. Fruits 63: 239-247.
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[4] Okigbo,B.N. (1985) Cropping systems and land degradation in the tropics. Soil fertility, soil tilth and post clearing. Land degradation in the humid tropics. Proc. Inter. Soc. of Soil Sci. (commission iv and vi) organized by the SSSN 21st-26th July, Ibadan, Nigeria,
[5] Akande M.O., Oluwatoyinbo,F.I. Makinde,E.A AdepojuA.S. and Adepoju,I.S. (2010) Response of okra to organic and inorganic fertilization, Nature and Science 8(11): 261-266.

ABSTRACT: The study analyzed the role of extension in risk management among poultry farmers in Katsina metropolis. Multi stage sampling technique was used to select 100 poultry farmers for the study. The analytical techniques used included descriptive statistics and ordinary least square regression model. Result revealed that 64% were male and the youthful ages (20-49) constitute 61%. Also, 52% of the farmers had tertiary education, 16% and 53% had access to credit and social participation respectively......

Keyword: Role of extension, risk management, poultry production.

[1]. Abimbola, L. O., Adepoju, O. A. T., and Abayomi, S. O. (2013). Risk coping behavior of small scale poultry farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Asian Jour. of Ani and Vet. Advances, (8): 786-795.
[2]. Ajetomobi, J.O. and Binuomote, S.O. (2006). Risk aversion among poultry egg producers in Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Poultry Science 5 (6): 562-565
[3]. Ayinde. O. E., Omotesho. O. A. and Adewumi. M. O. (2008). Risk attitude and management strategies of small-scale crop producers in Kwara State, Nigeria: A ranking approach. African Journal of Business Management 2(12): 217-221
[4]. Babalola D. A. (2014). Risk preferences and coping strategies among poultry farmers in Abeokuta Metropolis, Nigeria. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: D Agriculture and Veterinary Volume 14(5).

ABSTRACT: Fertilizers come in different forms, grades and formulations. There are two major classes of fertilizer: solid and liquid for handling purposes. The farmers behavior for utilization liquid fertilizer not only can be influenced by rational factors (benefit-risk), can also be influenced by source of information (community, extension workers and dealers/traders). This study aimed to analyze the impact of benefit-risk factors and source of information on liquid chemicals fertilizers utilization:.....

Keyword: Benefit-risk factors, source of information, liquid fertilizer utilization

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[5] Suklim, N. Raksanam, B., Songthap, A. Risk behaviors related agrochemical use among rubber farmers in Southern of Thailand. European Journal of Research on Education, 2(2), 2014, 109-115