African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

A novel pig feed formulation containing Aspergillus niger CSA35 pretreated-cassava peels and its effect on growth and selected biochemical parameters of pigs

Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
  • Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Egbune E. Oliseneku
  • Egbune E. Oliseneku
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Oghenetega J. Avwioroko
  • Oghenetega J. Avwioroko
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Eferhire Aganbi
  • Eferhire Aganbi
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Osuvwe C. Orororo
  • Osuvwe C. Orororo
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Akpovwehwee A. Anigboro
  • Akpovwehwee A. Anigboro
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, P. M. B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 18 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 31 March 2016
  •  Published: 11 May 2016

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