Issue · 2026
Vol.42, Iss. 2
6 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleEvaluation of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal on Growth and Hematology of Catfish (Clarias batrachus)
Rondius Solfaine, Olan Rahayu Puji Astuti Nussa, Indra Rahmawati
The increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture feed has driven the search for alternative protein sources in aquaculture. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (maggot) have gained considerable attention due to their high nutrition…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.63.72
Research ArticleEffect of Probiotic Supplementation on Physiological Traits in Pregnant Holstein Cows and Some Studied Characteristics of Newborns During Summer
Israa Abood Hussin, Mohammed Ahmed Shwayel, Qays Abduljaleel Khalaf
Pregnant cows in Iraq are exposed to significant heat stress during the summer season, particularly in the months of June, July, and August, when temperatures are extremely high. This heat stress adversely affects the productive performance of cows, largely du…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.73.82- Research Article
Institutional Support and Social Inclusion in the Transition of Urban Farming from Subsistence to Enterprise in Lagos State, Nigeria
Olatomide Waheed Olowa, Rotimi Abiodun Oginni, Jacob Olu Ibironke, Victor Odeje
Urban agriculture is an increasingly important livelihood pathway in rapidly urbanising cities, but evidence remains limited on the conditions that enable practitioners to progress from household coping to enterprise-oriented production in Lagos State, Nigeria…
3 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.83.97 - Research Article
Effects of Graded Dietary Inclusion of Zanthoxylum chalybeum Leaf Meal on Feed Intake, Feed Conversion Ratio and Growth Performance of Ross 308 Broiler Chickens
Francisco Kanyinji, Robert Phiri, Sylvia J. Harrison, Simushi Liswaniso
The use of natural feed additives in poultry production has gained increasing attention as a strategy to improve growth performance and feed efficiency in broiler chickens. This study evaluated the effects of graded dietary inclusion of Zanthoxylum chalybeum l…
19 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.108.116 - Research Article
Production, Egg Quality, and Leukocyte Responses of Late-Laying Hens Receiving Graded Concentrations of Rough Lemon (Citrus jambhiri) Juice During Cyclic Heat Exposure-A Preliminary Concentration Comparison Within a Single Heated Environment
Francisco Kanyinji, Katai J. Simukonda, Born Ng’andu, Probby Chisenga, Simushi Liswaniso
Rough lemon juice (RLJ) contains bioactive constituents that warrant evaluation as a locally available drinking-water supplement for laying hens exposed to high ambient temperature. This preliminary study evaluated production performance, selected egg-quality…
13 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.117.126 
ReviewClimate-Smart Disease Management Strategies for Basmati Rice under Changing Environmental Conditions
Sana E Mustafa, Syed Ali Zafar, Ruqeyah Abdul Majeed, Amara Nasiba, Faisal Rasool, Rana Ahsan Raza Khan et al.
Basmati rice, an aromatic rice variety of economic importance and grown mainly in South Asia, is extremely valued in international export markets for its unique grain quality, aroma and cooking qualities. However, sustainable basmati rice production is under i…
14 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.aaas/2026/42.2.98.107