IMPACT OF DIFFERING CONCENTRATE INCLUSION LEVELS ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF WEANED LAMBS

In Trinidad and Tobago, the productivity of small ruminant livestock faces several challenges, including inadequate reproductive strategies, genetic stock, and veterinary services. However, the most critical factor limiting productivity is the poor feed supply and feeding system, given that the available feed resources mainly consist of natural pastures and crop residues. These feed

Authors: Dr. Angela Maria Rodriguez , Professor Samuel James Williams
Pages: 1-10
UTILIZING COMPOSTED AGAVE BAGASSE AS A GROWTH MEDIUM FOR STRAWBERRIES AND TOMATOES

In Mexico, the rapid growth of tequila production has led to a substantial increase in agave utilization, resulting in a surge of agave bagasse, a lignocellulosic by-product. This study explores the potential agricultural applications of agave bagasse, which now accounts for a significant portion of agave processing residues. Over the last 6 years, the production of agave bagasse has risen

Authors: Dr. Javier Antonio López Pérez, Engineer María Gabriela Torres González , Dr. Carlos Alberto Ramírez López
Pages: 29-33
MICROBIAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF EDIBLE GREEN VEGETABLES AND THE EFFICACY OF HOUSEHOLD ANTISEPTIC PRODUCTS FOR MICROORGANISM ELIMINATION

Green leafy vegetables are essential components of a balanced diet, rich in vital vitamins and minerals. However, concerns arise from the potential contamination of both imported and locally grown green leafy vegetables, making them a primary source of foodborne pathogens. Contamination can result from various factors, including the use of natural organic fertilizers, tainted irrigation

Authors: Dr. Maria Elena Rodriguez , Mr. Carlos Javier Martinez
Pages: 11-17
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GRAPE POMACE ADDITION ON THE FERMENTATIVE PROFILE OF CONCENTRATE FEED

Spain's agricultural sector, a significant socioeconomic and environmental activity, utilizes half of the country's land for agriculture and livestock. Among livestock, Spain ranks second in the European Union for sheep population, primarily concentrated in the Extremadura region. Ruminants, prevalent in the country, possess a digestive system capable of fermenting fibrous material into

Authors: Dr. Carmen Barraso Martínez , Dr. Juan Luis González Ramírez
Pages: 34-46
ASSESSING GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PHYLOGENETIC LINKS AMONG VIRUSES AFFECTING YAM (DIOSCOREA SPP.) IN NIGERIA'S GUINEA SAVANNA ZONE

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) holds immense agricultural significance in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where it stands as the primary root crop in terms of cultivation area, production volume, and economic value. However, yam cultivation faces persistent challenges attributed to pest-related yield losses, including insects, diseases, and weeds. Among these obstacles, viral diseases

Authors: Dr. Shatu Wudiri Asala , Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf Mohammed
Pages: 18-28