Nanotechnology applications in veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics SM Num1& NM Useh2* 1. Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria 2. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria *Correspondence: Tel.:2348126945597, E-mail: nicodemus.useh@fulbrightmail.org Abstract Livestock is an important component of the economy of most
An overview of factors responsible for geographic distribution pattern of ixodid ticks in the Sudan SM Hassan & DA Salih* Veterinary Research Institute, University of Khartoum, Sudan *Correspondence: Tel.:00249183380015, E-mail:diaeldin2000@hotmail.com Abstract Tick fauna in the Sudan comprises over 70 species prevalent in diverse ecological zones. Among these are the
Volume 11, Number 2: December, 2013 An overview of factors responsible for geographic distribution pattern of ixodid ticks in the Sudan (SM Hassan & DA Salih) [Abstract][PDF] Nanotechnology applications in veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics (SM Num & NM Useh) [Abstract][PDF] Prevalence of Babesia canis and Hepatozoon canis in
Effects of the combination of ketamine and medetomidine anaesthesia on haematological parameters in Sahel goats MA Umar & Y Wakil Department of Veterinary Surgery & Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri *Correspondence: Tel.:2348033499693, E-mail:ahmedtjumar@gmail.com Abstract The effects of the combination of ketamine and medetomidine intravenous (IV) anaesthesia on
Chemical castration by a single bilateral intra-testicular injection of chlorhexidine gluconate and cetrimide in bucks A Mohammed &FO James Departmentof Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno-State Nigeria. *Correspondence: Tel.:+2347035218214, E-mail:bdlhmohammed@yahoo.com Abstract Six apparently healthy Borno white bucks weighing 15± 1.6 kg and aged
Evaluation of physical facilities and processing operations of major abattoirs in North-western states of Nigeria MK Lawan1, M Bello1, JKP Kwaga1 & MA Raji2 1Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. 2Department of Veterinary Microbiology Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. *Correspondence: Tel.:+2348066793019, E-mail:kaboskylawal@yahoo.com Abstract The
Antimicrobial resistant coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus from chickens in Maiduguri, Nigeria A Suleiman1*, LT Zaria1, HA Grema2 & P Ahmadu3 1Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1069, Zaria, Nigeria. 2Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Nigeria. 3Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University
Effect of management practices on milk yield and live weight changes of indigenous breeds of goats supplemented with groundnut haulms and concentrate in sub humid zone of Nigeria H Makun, SM Otaru & D Dung National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria-Nigeria *Correspondence: Tel.:+2347068798264, E-mail:hussainamakun@yahoo.com Abstract These studies
Ethnoveterinary practices among sheep rearers in Ona-Ara Local Government of Oyo state, Nigeria OS Adedeji1, TOAkande1*,AO Akinwumi1, DOOkunlola1&MD Shittu2 1Departmentof Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology 2Animal Production and Health Department LadokeAkintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. *Correspondence: Tel.:+2348134543258, E-mail:yakandetaiwo@yahoo.com Abstract A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to
Antibacterial and haematological activity of Moringa oleifera aqueous seed extract in Wistar albino rats MS Auwal1*, AN Tijjani2, MA Sadiq3, S Saka4, IA Mairiga5, A Shuaibu6, E Adawaren1 & IA Gulani5 *1Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. 2Department of Veterinary Microbiology,