Feed intake and apparent nutrient digestibility of non-lactating Dorper sheep fed with total mixed ration based on local feedstuffs

Nurulhuda Md Ozman^1*, Wan Zahari Mohamed², Shanmugavelu Sithambaram³

¹Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
²Formerly Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Serdang, Selangor
³Formerly Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, City Campus, 16100 Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 1-10

Supplementation value of Mucuna seed powder on performance, antioxidant enzymes, meat cholesterol and peroxidation, and serum metabolites of broiler chickens

Ayodele, S.O.¹, Oloruntola, O.D. ^2*, Adeyeye, S.A.³, Jimoh, O. A.¹, Falowo, A.B.², Omoniyi, I.S.¹

¹Department of Agricultural Technology. The Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
²Department of Animal Science. Adekunle Ajasin University. Akungba Akoko. Nigeria.
³Department of Animal Health and Production. Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 11-22

Effect of two levels of organic selenium supplementation on the nutrient digestibility of matured Boer bucks

Mariani, N.S. ^1,2*, Marini, A.M.¹, Wan Zahari, M.³, Shanmugavelu, S.⁴ and Yaakub, H.⁵

¹ Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Kemaman, Terengganu.
² Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan.
³ Formerly Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan.
⁴ Formerly Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor.
⁵ Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 23-32

Evaluation of principal component analysis in animal breeding and selection in the breed improvement program of male Katjang-Boer crossbred

Mohd. Hafiz, A.W.^1*, Mohamad Hifzan, R. ², Izuan Bahtiar, A.J.¹ and Nurulhuda, M.O.³

¹Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Muadzam Shah, 26700 Muadzam Shah, Pahang
²Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, P/O Box 12301, General Post Office, 50774 Kuala Lumpur
³Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Kluang, 86009 Kluang, Johor

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 33-40

Genotype-diet effect on comparative semen parameters of chickens fed graded levels of Moringa oleifera seed meal

Akintunde, A.O.^1* Toye, A.A.² Ademola, A.A.² Chimezie, V.O.² and Ajayi, O.A.¹

¹Department of Agriculture & Industrial Technology, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
²Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 41-55

Using buffered formalin to preserve the bent-tail characteristic of goatspermatozoa for the hypo-osmotic swelling test

Sakdichod Kimsakulvech^1*, Sookruetai Boonmasawai¹, Arpron Leesombun¹, ChowalitNakthong², Yupaporn Lanamtiang³, Waraluk Oupala³

¹Department of Pre-clinic and Applied Animal Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. 73170.
²Department of Clinical Science and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. 73170.
³Veterinary Medical Center for Livestock and Wildlife Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, Sai-yok, Kanchanaburi, Thailand. 71150.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 56-63

Effect of different forms of rumen-protected fat from palm oil on body weight and sperm quality in Malin sheep

Mohd Hafizal Ahmad^1,2, Loh Teck Chwen¹, Mashitah Shikh Maidin², and Anjas Asmara Samsudin^1*

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM
²Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia
³Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, UPM

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 64-75

Effect of fluorogestone acetate (FGA) sponge with oestradiol benzoate (OB) on oestrus response and behaviour in Dorper cross ewes

Hazlinda, H.¹, Salleh, S.M.¹, Panandam, J.M.¹, Mohd Nasir, S.² and Yaakub, H.^1*

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor.
²Sumobek Farm, Padang Ragut Kampung Juasseh Seberang, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 24(1): 76-82