Article Tag: snail farming

IMPACT OF EGG SIZE AND EGG WEIGHT ON HATCHABILITY AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF ARCHACHATINA MARGINATA SNAILS

This study investigates the impact of egg size and egg weight on the hatchability and growth performance of Archachatina marginata, showing that medium-sized eggs yield the best results for hatchability and juvenile growth.

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ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN THE DIFFERENT EGG SIZES AND BETWEEN BODY WEIGHTS AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS IN Archachatina marginata SNAILS

This study examines the associations between egg traits and body weights in Archachatina marginata snails, highlighting significant correlations that can guide crossbreeding and selection for genetic improvement in snail farming.

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CORRELATIONS BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND GROWTH TRAITS OF Archachatina marginata SNAILS OFFSPRING AT DIFFERENT AGES

This study examines the correlations between body weight and growth traits in Archachatina marginata offspring. The BO X BS mating group showed the highest correlation values, indicating heterozygote advantage for improved growth and returns in snail farming.

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DIETARY EFFECT OF RAW BAMBARA GROUNDNUT MEAL ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL ACHACHATINA MARGINATA

This study investigates the impact of raw Bambara groundnut meal on the growth performance of Archachatina marginata, with a 45% inclusion level showing significant improvements in weight gain, shell length, and carcass yield.

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THE EFFECT OF DIETARY INCLUSION OF AZOLLA PINNATA ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF ARCHACHATINA MARGINATA

This study investigates the impact of Azolla pinnata on the growth performance of Archachatina marginata, showing significant improvements in weight gain and shell size, especially at a 50% inclusion level.

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