Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science
- Publisher
- nan
- ISSN
- 0855-7349
- Country
- Ghana
About this journal
The Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of animal science in Ghana and beyond. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics related to livestock production, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, technical notes, and short communications, fostering a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and promoting scientific discourse within the animal science community.
The journal's key themes revolve around sustainable livestock production practices, enhancing animal welfare, improving animal productivity, and ensuring food security. It emphasizes the application of scientific principles and innovative technologies to address challenges faced by the livestock industry in Ghana and similar developing nations. The journal also delves into the economic, social, and environmental implications of animal production, fostering a holistic understanding of the sector's impact on national development.
The Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science caters to a diverse audience, including animal scientists, researchers, academics, extension workers, livestock farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in the animal production sector. It serves as a valuable resource for disseminating knowledge, facilitating knowledge transfer, and promoting collaboration amongst individuals and institutions within the field.
The journal's impact is evident in its contributions to advancing animal science research and practice in Ghana and the wider African region. Its publications inform policy decisions, guide best practices, and provide a platform for sharing knowledge and fostering innovation. The journal plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable livestock production systems that contribute to economic growth, food security, and improved livelihoods for communities across the continent.
Volumes (11 articles)
Volume 14, Issue 1 (2024)
- Chemical composition and in vitro neutral detergent fibre digestibility of treated rice straw supplemented with pigeon pea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i>) hay
- Comparison of different durations of boiling and freezing on the bone traits of poultry and flexure and crush tests in bone-breaking strength analysis in broilers
- Determination of most suitable methodology for measuring docility in guinea fowls (<i>Numida meleagris</i>) in Ghana
- Effect of feeding regimes on growth and carcass characteristics of grower-finisher pigs
- Effects of concentrate supplement on dry matter and water intake, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance of N’dama bull calves fed Napier grass basal diet
- Effects of powdered Monosodium Glutamate (MGS) on growth performance, feed digestibility, haematology and carcass characteristics of Weaner rabbits in northern Ghana
- Efficacy of garlic (<i>Allium sativum</i>) as an anthelmintic in Djallonke goats
- Management factors associated with the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle: A case study of small-scale farms of the Nyamagana District in Mwanza, Tanzania
- Nutritional evaluation and supplementation effect of bamboo leaves on intake, growth performance, and blood indices of Djallonké sheep fed <i>Cenchrus purpureus</i> and <i>Brachiaria decumbens</i> as basal diets
- Polymorphism of selected candidate genes in Ghanaian sheep breeds
- The effect of false yam (<i>Icacina oliviformis</i>) tuber meal on productive and reproductive performance of breeder layers