Alberto A. Taveros ABSTRACT Febantel given at dosage levels of 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 g per bird reduced Ascaridia galli eggs in fecal samples of broiler chickens by 61.4, 94.07 and 100%, respectively, and adult A. galli by 33.98, 81.11 and 100%, respectively. Statistical analysis indicated that 1.00 g Febantel per bird was the most …
Lolito C. Bestil and Steven L. Newby ABSTRACT Different methods of giving supplemental NaCI, in liquid or solid forms, either mixed in the ration at required level or offered separately at ad libitum, did not significant affect feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion efficiency, return above feed and chick cost, or feed cost per kg …
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Emmanuel C. Canillas and David L. Dumaluan ABSTRACT The modified coffee pulper is made of wood, galvanized iron sheet and steel plates. Tha average output is 50.7 kg/hr, about 1.5 times the output of the original machine. The storage duration of the berries after harvesting significantly affected the pulping capacity of the machine. The pulping …
Evaluation and Modification of a Manually Operated Coffee Pulper Read More »
Lutgada S. Palomar and Lloyd B. Bullerman ABSTRACT Binagol (pH 6.3) was reformulated using lemon juice to lower the pH to 5.5, 5.0 and 4.5. Sensory evaluation was done to determine the acceptability of the binagol with lower pH, using the original binagol at pH 6.3 as the control. Sensory evaluation showed binagol can be …
Lorenza B. de Pedro, Lucia M. Borines and Dely P. Gapasin ABSTRACT The biology and host range of the coconut leafholder, Telicota palmarum Moore, was studied in the laboratory. The insect underwent five larval instars with an average total developmental period of 35.0 days for males and 35.2 days for females. The males live longer …
Susan F. Ronato and Nelson M. Esguerra ABSTRACT ggs of the sweetpotato bug are laid in groups on the underside of leaves. The eggs have an incubation period of 15.82 days and hatchability of 86.8%. There are five nymphal instars. Total mean developmental period is 85.45 days for males and 87.69 days for females. Adult …
Biology of Sweetpotato Bug, Physomerus grossipes Fabr. (Coreidae, Hemiptera) Read More »