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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.
Volume 8
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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Snails are cold-blooded animals with soft body consisting of outer shell known as exoskeleton. Climatic conditions leading to changes in the environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity create physiological and biochemical adjustments, during this condition snails aestivate.
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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.
Volume 8
CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL FEEDS IN SNAIL NUTRITION: A REVIEW
Feeding is one of the major factors affecting snail growth, egg production, and attainment of early maturity. Snails have been described as nocturnal that feed mainly in the night, at dusk, or by day when there is rain or if the sky is overcast.
Volume 8
A study was conducted on the development of methodologies for lethal and non-lethal hemolymph collection in the giant African land snail (Archachatina marginata).
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Wound healing is the process of repair that follows injury to the skin and other soft tissues. Giant African land snail parts are useful in the treatment of diseases like anemia, hypertension, labor pain, constipation, and wounds.
Volume 8
[metadata element="custom_fields" ] ABSTRACT This paper reviewed the “impact of snail size on reproduction as an aspect of breeding and management of giant African land snails” in Nigeria. From the review, it could be stated that though snail size serves as a sign for sexual maturity of mates, it is not a good indicator of …
Volume 8
Unfavourable environmental conditions such as extreme dryness expose snails to acute starvation. This study investigated the effects of starvation on the mineral profile of the haemolymph and lipid profile of foot muscle in the giant African land snail, Archachatina marginata.
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The effect of the nutrient composition of maize chaff and pawpaw fruit-based diets on growth performance and carcass yield of giant African land snail (GALS) was investigated. The feeding trial was for 56 days. A total of two hundred and forty (240) grower snails with an initial average weight of 64.06±0.19g were randomly selected into …
Volume 8
This study was conducted to determine the effect of different protein sources: Soya bean meal (SBM), Groundnut cake (GNC) and Cotton seed meal (CSM) and their dietary levels on growth performance and carcass quality of grower snails. The snails were five (5) months old with an average body weight of 35.62g, the study lasted for …
Volume 8
This research provides information on the influence of maternal size on reproductive and growth traits of Archachatinamarginata snails from three body weight ranges – large maternal size (444 – 564 g, Treatment 1), medium maternal size (323 – 443 g, treatment 2) and small maternal size (200 – 322 g, treatment 3).
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Digestive enzymes activity of gut region of two fresh water snails (Pila africana and Lanistes lybicus) was studied in the Laboratory. Snails were thoroughly cleaned, the digestive tract regions were exposed and dissected.
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The albumen gland of giant African land snails (GALS) is an elongated, tongue-like shaped organ that contains the fertilization chamber where the ova are fertilized and very rich in nutrients for embryo development.
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SNAIL: THE WEALTH IN THE TROPICS: A REVIEW
This review emphasized the prospect of snail production as a means of generating wealth in Nigeria, especially now that unemployment is on the increase. After the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) lockdown, the price of foodstuffs (inflation) and the exchange rate of the Nigerian Naira to the US Dollar soared, making many households unable to …
Volume 9
This study investigated nutrient compositions and also estimated the extent of heavy metals accumulation in freshwater mussels Aspatharia sinuata tissues collected from Kainji Lake Lower Basin.
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There are global challenges to sustainable development; the world is faced with natural resource depletion and adverse impacts of environmental degradation, including desertification, drought, land degradation, and loss of biodiversity (Carr et al., 2013).
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A malacological survey of Anambra State was undertaken using three Local Governments as case studies. Two species of snails (Achatina fulica and Archachatina marginata ) were found to be commonly on sale in most of the major markets, while the third species Limicolaria were found only in few places.
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SNAIL NUTRITION: THE JOURNEY SO FAR-A REVIEW
Nutrition according to Medicine Libretexts (2019) is the science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
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The columellar muscles originate from the columellar of the shell, attaching the body parts of snail to the shell and responsible for retraction in coiled gastropods. The attachment of the columellar muscle to the columellar enhances the performance of the columellar muscle.
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Snails are soft-bodied animals with a protective shell. Although snail shells help to protect the snail from environmental threats and predators, occasionally the shell is damaged by predatory birds.
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Snail has been in used since prehistoric times to complement protein in the diet of human being, however; dry season has negative effects on its production causing retarded in growth rate.
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PARASITIC FAUNA OF EDIBLE LAND SNAILS IN SELECTED AREAS OF LAGOS METROPOLIS NIGERIA
African land snails possess economic, nutritive, medicinal and traditional values. However, they have been implicated as hosts and transmitters of certain parasites that pose health risks to humans.
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The demand for snail as food and other purposes has promoted snail farming and one of the problems faced by snail farmers is snail aestivation which sometimes led to death of snails.
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Wound infection is one of the critical factors that delay healing. Shell powders of molluscs have been used to treat wounds in Wistar rats. This paper aimed at assessing the wound healing and antimicrobial potentials of powder shells of A. marginata on the wound of rats.
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Discover the nutritional value of Pila africana and Lanistes libycus snails, packed with essential minerals, vitamins, and proteins. This study highlights their importance in rural nutrition as low-fat, high-protein alternatives to traditional meat sources.
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Explore the biochemical composition of Pila africana and Lanistes lybicus columellar muscles, focusing on metabolites and enzyme activity. This study reveals their adaptive physiological functions and offers insights into freshwater snail research.
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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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MALACOLOGICALAND PARASITOLOGICAL SURVEY OF FRESHWATER SNAILS COLLECTED IN OJO AREA OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
Explore the malacological and parasitological survey of freshwater snails in Ojo, Lagos, focusing on species like Bulinus truncatus and Pila ovata, and their role as snail vectors. No parasitic infections were found, emphasizing the need for health education.
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This study investigates the effectiveness of Pouzolsia guinnensis as a feed additive for improving fertility, hatchability, and growth traits in giant African land snails, including Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata strains.
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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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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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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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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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This study evaluates body weight predictions in Archachatina marginata across different growth phases, showing that the quadratic model provides higher accuracy, particularly in late growth phases, with aperture length and diagonal length as key predictors.
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This study examines the effect of Archachatina marginata shell powder on blood glucose and cortisol in wounded Wistar rats, highlighting its glucogenic effects and potential as a natural wound-healing agent.
