https://ecsenet.com/index.php/2576-6740 <p>ISSN: 2576-6740</p> Eastern Centre of Science and Education en-US Agricultural Development 2576-6740 https://ecsenet.com/index.php/2576-6740/article/view/288 <p>One of the solution to curb the increase in cases of antibiotic resistance is the use of herbs or medicinal plants. This is because they are non-toxic, safe, eco-friendly and does not require any withdrawal period.&nbsp; This is made possible by the presence of phyto-compounds, which have numerous pharmacological activities. A 60 days experiment was carried out to examine the effects of feeding different dose of Cynoglossum zeylanicum leaf extract on the growth performance and some haemato-biochemical parameters of Pekin ducks. 432 - Pekin ducklings of mixed sex with 40.0 ± 0.60 g average initial body weight were randomly distributed into six groups with six replicates (12 birds per replicate). Adopting a completely randomized experimental design, ducklings in group 1 (control) was fed only basal diet while those in group 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 received basal diet with Cynoglossum zeylanicum leaf extract at 2 mL, 4 mL, 6mL, 8mL and 10mL per liter of water respectively. Experimental (basal) diet was prepared to meet the nutritional needs of birds according to the recommendation of NRC (1994), birds also had unrestricted access to fresh water and feed. Result obtained revealed that birds fed Cynoglossum zeylanicum leaf extract had a higher average daily weight gain, average daily feed consumption and improved feed conversion ratio compared to the control. Protein and energy intake was lower in group 1 and higher in group 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (p˂0.05). Hematocrit, total erythrocytes, haemoglobin, total leucocytes, basophils, heterophils, lymphocytes and monocyte count follow similar trend and values were within the reference rate for ducks. Similarly, total protein, glucose and cholesterol values were significantly (p˂0.05) affected. It was concluded that Cynoglossum zeylanicum leaf extract is rich in phyto-compounds with several therapeutic properties. Ducks can tolerate up to 10 mL/liter of water without any drop in growth performance and health status.</p> Alagbe, Olujimi John Copyright (c) 2025 2025-02-26 2025-02-26 10 2 1 6 10.55220/25766740.v10i2.288 https://ecsenet.com/index.php/2576-6740/article/view/289 <p>A significant contributor to the growth of the Indian economy has been agriculture. The agriculture sector continues to be the main employer and source of income for most developing countries.&nbsp;&nbsp; Amidst the celebration of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," India's agricultural progress ought to tackle concerns over food security at both the national and family levels. The study aims to make an effort to illustrate the role that Indian agriculture plays in terms of its uniqueness, diversity, scope, history, GDP contribution, employment, and desire. This study is mostly descriptive in character and employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies based mainly on secondary data. Most of the countries start their development first from the development of their agriculture. The agriculture plays a vital role to develop the country such as supply food, raise GDP, create employment and effective demand, supply raw materials for the industries, Mitigating the Economic Downturn, create effective demand, etc. Agricultural products need to be enhanced and preserved in order to play its role properly to bring all round develop the country in all respects. Using science-led management strategies, more crops should be grown in order to achieve sustainable development. Therefore, the agricultural sector should be planned and handled in proper way so that it function properly and face any challenges that may come up later.</p> Ram Krishna Mandal Devadhar Sengdo Copyright (c) 2025 2025-02-26 2025-02-26 10 2 7 14 10.55220/25766740.v10i2.289