Papers by Hadiatou DIALLO
IJARW, 2025
The rising costs of commercial pet food are driving many breeders out of business. To overcome th... more The rising costs of commercial pet food are driving many breeders out of business. To overcome this situation, the introduction of insects such as house fly larvae into animal feed appears to be a promising alternative. Unfortunately, few studies have evaluated the potential of these insects in rabbit diets as a protein source. The present study therefore explored the potential of using MD larvae as a protein source in diets consisting of local ingredients for fattening rabbits. For this purpose, a food ration was formulated using local ingredients such as: Panicum maximum, rice bran, cabbage, to which MD larvae flour was added. This ration was compared to the commercial food F0 and a food made by mixing ingredients but without MD flour. The zootechnical parameters and experimental rations were regularly evaluated. F0 was more productive than the other pellets. The F1 rabbits were slightly heavier (1093.12g) than the F1 rabbits which is the experimental ration (1088.97) at the end of 5 weeks of experimentation. On the other hand, the differences in live weight are quite high between F0, F1 and the F2 ration (833.97). Likewise, the ADGs of the F0 and F1 batches are not significantly different (p>0.001) but higher than that of the F0 and F1 batches. F2 ration consisting of the same ingredients as F1 with the exception of MD larvae meal. Introducing defatted MD larvae into the diet of fattening rabbits as a source of protein seems to be a possible sustainable alternative in response to the high cost of commercial feed.
IJARW, 2024
Beekeeping is one of the most widely practiced agricultural activities in the Republic of Guinea ... more Beekeeping is one of the most widely practiced agricultural activities in the Republic of Guinea and has many advantages including being a source of income for stakeholders. The present study was carried out in order to highlight the flaws related to beekeeping practices in the administrative region of Mamou, to propose corrective measures aimed at making beekeeping a real tool for sustainable development in the study area. To achieve the objective, a random sampling of 15 sub-prefectures in the region, 5 per prefecture was done, knowing beforehand that two types of beekeeping farms existed there (semi-modern and traditional). Two farms per locality were selected, one semi-modern and the other traditional. The questions concerned the socio-demographic, technical, environmental and economic dimensions of the farms visited. All investigations were conducted from January 20 to March 5, 2022 inclusive. According to the statistical analysis, young people and women (3.33%) are a minority in the beekeeping production chain. Two farms per locality were selected, one semi-modern and the other traditional. The questions concerned the socio-demographic, technical, environmental and economic dimensions of the farms visited. All investigations were conducted from January 20 to March 5, 2022 inclusive. According to the statistical analysis, young people and women (3.33%) are a minority in the beekeeping production chain. 60% of traditional farms harvest honey with fire and are less profitable than semi-modern farms. An insufficient number of beekeeping equipment in all the farms surveyed was noted. To address the various problems related to beekeeping in the region, The formation of cooperatives and unions between beekeepers as well as state support for this discipline of great environmental value is the main recommendation.
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Papers by Hadiatou DIALLO