Publications by authors named "A O Oguntunji"
Pododermatitis, or footpad dermatitis (FPD), is a welfare concern affecting broiler chickens globally. In the humid tropics, where high temperatures and humidity prevail, the impact of pododermatitis on broiler performance characteristics and behavior becomes even more significant hence this investigation. One hundred and eighty male broilers were used for this experiment out of 200 birds initially procured at day old.
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- The study examined the genetic diversity of domestic Muscovy ducks in Nigeria, focusing on their mitochondrial and nuclear DNA to understand their adaptive capabilities.
- The analysis revealed high haplotype diversity in the nuclear DNA (CYP2U1) with extensive genetic mixing, while the mitochondrial DNA (cytochrome b) showed lower diversity.
- Findings suggest that Nigerian Muscovy duck populations have recently expanded and exhibit low genetic differentiation, indicating a lack of geographic structuring compared to Indian populations.