I. Mallam1*, A. Yakubu2, N.P. Achi3 1Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia, Campus, P.M.B. 135, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

N.A. Ouchene-Khelifi*, N. Ouchene Veterinary sciences institute, Saad Dahleb University, Blida 1, road of Soumaa, B.P. 270, Blida 09000, Algeria (Manuscript received 24 September 2020; accepted for publication 31 March 2021) Abstract. The objective of this study was to develop statist