Bio
Khalifa Muhammad Aljameel is a dedicated researcher and academic in Animal Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Animal Sciences with a specialization in Animal Physiology, and has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications on rabbit and broiler nutrition and management. With 86 publications, over 600 citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 19, his work is widely recognized. He is an active fellow and reviewer, committed to advancing animal science research.
Educational Journey
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
MSc. Animal Sciences, B. Agric. (Hons) Animal Science, Ph.D Animal Sciences • Animal physiology
Usmanu Danfodiyo University College of Health Sciences
MBBS, MSc, MD, FMCOph
1993Experience
Professor
2020 - Present • Ophthalmology departmentResearch
Performance of Broiler Birds Managed on Recycled Litter Treated with Graded Levels of Aluminium Sulphate (Alum)
The study was carried out at the poultry unit of the Department of Animal Science teaching and research farm, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to determine the evaluate Performance of Broiler Birds Managed on Recycled Litter Treated with Graded Levels of Aluminium Sulphate (Alum)Two hundred and forty (240) day old Marshall Strain broiler chicks of mixed sexes were used for the study. The birds were fed a common diet during this period and were subsequently weighed and randomly assigned to four treatment groups. The treatments were replicated three times with 20 birds per pen. They were housed under a deep litter system with 15kg recycled litter per pen in a completely randomised design. Aluminium sulphate (alum) was applied to the wood shavings by mixing it with alum thoroughly using hands covered with hand gloves. The rates of alum application was as follows: T1 control (normal with no alum), T2 (5% alum), T3 (10% alum) and T4 (15%). Data were collected on feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio were determined weekly. At the termination of the experiment (day 56), two birds from each pen having representative weights for the group (6 birds per Treatment) were selected for carcass characteristics. The result showed no significant (P>0.05) differences among treatment groups in the daily weight gain, daily feed intake and daily water intake. However, there were significant (P<0.05) differences in final weight, total weight gain, feed conversion ratio, cost/kg gain and mortality across the treatments. The result shows significantly (P<0.05) Lower pH values in all the alum treated litters groups (5%, 10% and 15% alum treated litter) compared to the control group (0% alum treated litter) for weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8.The study conclude that treating recycled poultry litter with alum can increase total nitrogen and ammonium ion concentration of the litter and reduce pH, total volatile fatty acid and soluble reactive phosphorus content of the litter.
Perfomance and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbit Fed Graded Levels of Morning Glory Leafs (Ipomoea Asarifolia L.)
A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the inclusion of graded levels of Morning glory (Ipomoea asarifolia) leaf meal in the diets of growing rabbits on growth performance, nutrients retention, and carcass characteristics. Four experimental diets were formulated, with inclusion levels of 0, 5, 10 and 15 g/kg ofIpomoea asarifolia leaf meals as T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Forty male rabbits used for the experiment were allotted to four treatments groups (1, 2, 3, and 4) with two rabbits per replicate in a completely randomized design. The rabbits were fed with the respective diets for 56 days. Parameters such as fed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and mortality rate where monitored. The data generated where subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). Where significant difference (P<0.05) exists, least significant difference (LSD) was used to compare between the treatment means. The results indicated that growth performance of the animals was not significantly different across the treatments, except for final weight and feed conversion ratio. The effects of diet on carcass characteristic indices showed thatIpomoea asarifolia inclusion had no negative effect on the carcass yield. All other parameters differed significantly with exception of stomach, small and large intestine (p>0.05). Except for kidney, lungs, stomach, heart, small and large intestine, carcass characteristics differed (p<0.05) for rabbits across the treatment groups It was concluded that the inclusion ofIpomoea asarifolia beyond 5 g/kg in diets of rabbit significantly (P<0.05) reduced performance.
Assesing the Hematological Parameters of Rabbit Fed Graded Levels of Cassia Tora Seed Meal
A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of varying levels of Cassia tora on the performance of rabbits. The animals were fed diets containing 0, 2.5,5 7.5 and 10% inclusion levels of C. tora in a completely randomized design replicated six times. Data were collected in ten consecutive weeks on feed intake and live weight gain. Blood sample evaluation was carried out at the end of the experiments. Results indicated a significant difference in hematological parameters (P<0.05), a significantly higher levels of platelets, Lymphocytes and MCHC was found for the animals fed diets containing higher levels of C. tora. It was concluded that up to 7.5% of C. tora could be incorporated in the diet of rabbits without any deleterious effect on the blood profile of rabbits.
