Article Tag: Weight gain

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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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAEMOLYMPH OF DIFFERENT GROWTH PHASES OF GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL (Archachatina marginata)

Isolation, determination of microbial load and identification of microorganisms associated with haemolymph of the three stages of development of the giant African land snail Archachatina marginata was investigated in this study.

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GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAIL (Archachatina marginata) FED VARYING DIETARY PROTEIN AND ENERGY LEVEL

A 10-weeks study was conducted to determine the effect of varying dietary protein and energy levels on performance of growing giant African land snail (GALS), Archachatina marginata. One hundred and forty-four snails with mean weight of 138.48g were used for this study.

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GROWTH AND COST BENEFITS OF GROWING SNAILS FED DIET CONTAINING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PROTEIN WITH THE SAME ENERGY LEVEL

The study was carried out to determine the growth performance and cost implications of feeding snails with different protein levels at the same energy level. A total of 150 snails of the same weight and breed were randomly allotted to 5 different groups.

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