Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026) | Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science

Published: 2026-07-23

The Influence of the Naked Neck Gene (Na) on Growth, Pterylosis, and Egg Production of Egg-Type Local-Exotic Crossbred Chickens

V.E. Amexo, K. Adomako, J.A. Hamidu, G. Gakpetor, O.S. Olympio

1-14

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.1

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Mycotoxins in Monogastric Animal Nutrition: A Review of the Threats and Mitigation Strategies

F. Idan, D. Atuahene, A. Osman, F.O. Sarkwa, C. Antwi, J. Mensah, D.O. Amoako, K.O. Gyimah, G. Meineri

15-33

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.2

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Prenatal and Postpartum Performance of Rabbit does and Kits Fed Levels of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Meal

A.A. Adeyemi, O.H. Oladipupo, T.O. Oyeniyi

34-42

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.3

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Nutritional Valorisation and Safety Validation of Corn-Mill Sweepings as Swine Feed: Perspectives and Practices of the Ejisu-Juaben Pig Farmers and Processors Association, Ghana

P. Sasu, Y.O. Frimpong, Opoku-Asenso, D.B. Okai, M. Boateng

43-59

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.4

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Effects of Turmeric Rhizome Powder (Curcuma longa) on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

S.A. Agyemang, K. Adomako, S.P. Konlan, B.A. Hagan

57-66

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.5

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Influence of Stocking Density on the Performance, Physiological Traits and Litter Quality in Slow Growing Broilers

H.K. Zanu, E.E. Yeboah, A. Yussif, M. Tankuba, N. Shafew, N. Seidu, M.S. Baping, S.A. Yeboah

67-78

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.6

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Determinants of Piglet Mortality

R.A. Ayizanga, B.A. Attah

79-88

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.7

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Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented With Probiotics and Organic Acid as Alterative to Antibiotics

A.R. Asafa, A.O.K. Adesehinwa, K.K. Agbalaya, O.J. Ishola, Y.A.A. Oso

89-95

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.8

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Ownership of Companion Animals among Residents of Dormaa Central Municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana

B.A. Hagan, B. Agyeiwaa, C. Asumah, F. Kruenti, E. Opata

96-109

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.9

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Prevalence, Gestational Age, and Determinants of Pregnant Cattle Slaughter at the Techiman Abattoir, Ghana

R. Niayale, S.A. Baiden, O.O. Leigh

110-116

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.10

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Growth Stage–Dependent Variations in Nutrient Composition and In vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics of Underutilized Fabaceae Legumes

V.E. Ramos, P. Sasu, C. Antwi, V. Attoh-Kotoku, F. Boa-Amponsem

117-137

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.11

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The Effect of Harvesting Age on Dry Matter Yield and Crude Protein Content of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) Grown as a Forage in the Savannah Zone Of Northern Ghana

S.P. Konlan, E. Marfo-Ahenkora, M.B. Agombire

138-145

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.12

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Effect of Moringa and Leucaena Leaf Meals Supplementation on Yield and Quality of Milk Produced by Sanga Cows

G. Deku, C. Antwi, P.K. Karikari, D.B. Okai, A.B. Omojola

146-159

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.13

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Integration of Improved Forage Species in Mixed Farming System to Increase Feed Availability and Resiliency for Sustainable Productivity in Northern Ghana

S.P. Konlan, N.M. Akufo, J.W. Mogre, Rein van der Hoek

160-170

DOI:

10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.14

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The Polythene Menace in Animal Production

R.A. Ayizanga, V. Duodu, B.A. Attah, R. Adu-Gyamfi

171-176

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.15

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Sensory Characteristics of Pork Fed Hatchery Waste Meal as Replacement of Fish Meal

P. Asiedu, S. Andoh, D.Y. Osei, G.Z. Bumbie, A.D. Oduro-Owusu, N. Asuming-Bediako, F.N.A. Odoi

177-184

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10.4314/gjansci.v17i1.16

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Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science
Journal / Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science / Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026) / Articles

Articles

The Influence of the Naked Neck Gene (Na) on Growth, Pterylosis, and Egg Production of Egg-Type Local-Exotic Crossbred Chickens

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Mycotoxins in Monogastric Animal Nutrition: A Review of the Threats and Mitigation Strategies

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Prenatal and Postpartum Performance of Rabbit does and Kits Fed Levels of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Meal

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Nutritional Valorisation and Safety Validation of Corn-Mill Sweepings as Swine Feed: Perspectives and Practices of the Ejisu-Juaben Pig Farmers and Processors Association, Ghana

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Effects of Turmeric Rhizome Powder (Curcuma longa) on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

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Influence of Stocking Density on the Performance, Physiological Traits and Litter Quality in Slow Growing Broilers

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Determinants of Piglet Mortality

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Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented With Probiotics and Organic Acid as Alterative to Antibiotics

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Ownership of Companion Animals among Residents of Dormaa Central Municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana

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Prevalence, Gestational Age, and Determinants of Pregnant Cattle Slaughter at the Techiman Abattoir, Ghana

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Growth Stage–Dependent Variations in Nutrient Composition and In vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics of Underutilized Fabaceae Legumes

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The Effect of Harvesting Age on Dry Matter Yield and Crude Protein Content of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) Grown as a Forage in the Savannah Zone Of Northern Ghana

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Effect of Moringa and Leucaena Leaf Meals Supplementation on Yield and Quality of Milk Produced by Sanga Cows

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Integration of Improved Forage Species in Mixed Farming System to Increase Feed Availability and Resiliency for Sustainable Productivity in Northern Ghana

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The Polythene Menace in Animal Production

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Sensory Characteristics of Pork Fed Hatchery Waste Meal as Replacement of Fish Meal

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