Effect of Maternal Alcohol Consumption on Epididymal Growth in Neonatal Mice

A study was conducted to determine the effect of maternal alcohol consumption on the growth of epididymis in neonatal mice. Three groups of adult female mice were used. The pups of group 1 served as control while the pups of groups 2 and 3 were given 30% ethanol (v/v) during pregnancy and during pregnancy and lactation respectively. At 3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks of age, 10 male pups were randomly selected from each of the three groups and sacrificed. After sacrifice, the epididymis were dissected out and theirweights determined. The results of the study showed significant decrease in the weights and growth rates of the epididymis of the pups exposed to alcohol when compared with the controls. The study has therefore  demonstrated that maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy and duringpregnancy and lactation affects the growth of epididymis of the neonates and that the epididymis of the neonates exposed to alcohol attempted catch-up growth with the control

The Development And Adoption Of Improved Land Management Practices Under The Intensified Agricultural Production System In Anambra State, Nigeria

In present day Anambra State, increased population densities, growing food and market demands, urbanization, proximity to major road infrastructure, soil conditions and deterioration in quality of land for agricultural purposes have brought about reduced agricultural productivity. These changes have resulted to increasing socio-economic pressure on land and differential access to farmland and intensification of cultivation with far-reaching consequences for land-use management practices and the sustainability of the agricultural system. Severe soil fertility and productivity decline, ecological damages including soil erosion losses, flood and gullies are some of the out comes of the uncontrolled land-use and agricultural intensification in the state. These problems might worsen in future due to the fragile, heavily weathered and leached nature of the soil. This situation can only be corrected by the incorporation of improved soil conservation practices in our farming system through acceleration of farmer\'s adoption rates of the recommended innovations

Anthelmintic efficacy of aqueous extract of seeds of some plants used traditionally as spices in Nigeria

No Abstract.Global Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 6 (2) 2007 pp. 81-8

Determinants Of Job Satisfaction Of Field Extension Workers In Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme

Factor analysis was used to isolate the determinants of job satisfaction of field extension workers in Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme. Data was collected from 42 randomly selected respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire. Findings of the study showed that majority (about 58%) of the respondents were aged between 31 – 40 years, and most of the field extension workers (about 70%) had at least HND or B.Sc. as their highest educational qualification. About 86% of the extension workers were married, while majority of them (about 71%) had between one and ten years experience on the job. Three major factors were identified as strong determinants of job satisfaction of the field extension workers namely interpersonal relationship, organizational policies, and conditions of service. The study revealed that attainment of certain policy issues depends largely on interpersonal relationship in the organization. Issues found to be closely linked with organizational policies include organizational objectives being clearly defined; promotions being based on merit, provision of working materials, provision of fringe benefits and provision of vehicle refurbishing loans. Finally issues found to be very important influencing variables under conditions of service were availability of in-service training opportunities; payment of contract additions and incentives to direct and seconded staff respectively and job security. It was therefore recommended that ADP management should create avenues for open/free communications vertically and horizontally, access to decision making by subordinates, recognition and attention to genuine personal problems of workers, friendly working atmosphere, among others. ADP management should pay serious attention to issues concerning workers' welfare. Keywords: job satisfaction, extension workers, Agricultural Development Programme Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (2) 2007: pp. 160-16

Contribution Of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) To Conservation And Utilization Of Biodiversity And Enhancment Of Livelihood In South- East Nigeria

This paper specifically outlines the contribution of indigenous knowledge (IK) to the conservation and utilization of biodiversity and enhancement of livelihood in South East Nigeria. It enumerates the importance, usefulness and typical examples of indigenous knowledge in use in South East Nigeria. It also looks at the problems of indigenous knowledge and suggests likely solutions to make indigenous knowledge sustainable by combining it with modern technology. It is clear that with proper knowledge of indigenous technology, biodiversity would contribute to enhance food production thus completing the requirement for reversing poverty. Biodiversity is the major part of natural capital and both its protection and conservation can yield benefit to improve the livelihoods of the poor. Both rural and urban dwellers especially the urban poor depend on biodiversity in the form of non-timber forest products, foods, medicines and domestic energy supplies. Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol.1(1) 2005: 64-7

Knowledge, Practice and Techniques of Umbilical Cord Care among Mothers in Nwezenyi, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Background: Umbilical cord care is the handling of the umbilical stump of new-born after delivery. Hygienic umbilical cord care is important for the well-being of the newborn infant. The study was to assess the knowledge, practice and techniques of umbilical cord care among mothers in Primary Health Care centre in Nwezenyi, Ebonyi State, Nigeria .&#x0D; Methodology: The study was cross-sectional descriptive in design. Systematic sampling method was used to select 222 participants. Data were collected with semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.&#x0D; Results: The study showed high (83.3%) awareness of umbilical cord care and low (11.7%) knowledge of proper material (chlorhexidine) for umbilical cord care, poor (8.1%) practice of the use of correct material. Factors influencing the choice of material used are cost (16.7%), availability (17.1%), convenience (10.4%), “works faster” (20.7%) and “type respondent is aware of” (35.1%).&#x0D; Conclusion: High awareness of umbilical cord care management in this study did not commensurately translate to use of correct materials for its care. Thus, there was high risk of neonatal infection including neonatal tetanus. Focused health education to mothers will help improve their knowledge, practice and the use of correct material in umbilical cord care to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.</jats:p

Variable militating against rural women farmers\' use of extension recommendations in Onitsha agricultural zone, Anambra State, Nigeria

No Abstract.International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems Vol. 1 (4) 2007: pp. 355-36