A preliminary study on semen collection, evaluation and insemination in Nigerian local turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) MS Yahaya1*, MA Umaru1 & A Aliyu2 1. Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto-Nigeria. 2. Kebbi State Ministry of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Kebbi
Evaluation of the effects of intravenous anaesthesia using a combination of ketamine -medetomidine in Sahel goats MA Umar* & KE Irefin Department of Veterinary Surgery & Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri *Correspondence: Tel.:2348033499693, E-mail:ahmedtjumar@gmail.com Abstract The anaesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects of the combination of ketamine-medetomidine for total intravenous
Effects of surgical caponisation on growth, carcass and some haematological parameters in cockerel chickens MA Mahmud1*, P Shaba1, J Gana2, HY Yisa1& R Ndagimba1 1. Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Niger State College of Agriculture, Mokwa-Niger State, Nigeria. 2. Department of Agricultural Education, Federal College of
The comparative susceptibility of commercial and Nigerian indigenous chicken ecotypes to Salmonella gallinarum infection AJ Ogie, AE Salako, BO Emikpe*, EA Amosun, SA Adeyemo & PO Akinoluwa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan. *Correspondence: Tel.:2348066486080, E-mail:banabis2001@yahoo.com Abstract This study was to evaluate the possible genetic resistance of exotic
Detection of Fasciola gigantica antibodies using Pourquier ELISA kit SD Damwesh* & MB Ardo Department of Animal Science and Range Management; Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, Nigeria *Correspondence: Tel.:+2348064642606, E-mail:sila5damwesh@gmail.com Abstract A cross sectional study using Pourqueir Enzyme Linked Immunorsobent Assay(ELISA) screening kit for Fasciola antibodies was
Biochemical response of rabbits following experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection, treatment and re-infection AJ Oyewusi1 & AB Saba2 1. Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan *Correspondence: Tel.:234803
Haematogical changes induced by subchronic glyphosate exposure: ameliorative effect of zinc in Wistar rats EV Tizhe1*, NDG Ibrahim1, MY Fatihu1, IO Igbokwe2, BDJ George1, SF Ambali1 & JM Shallangwaa3 1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria 2 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri-Nigeria 3 Ministry
Relaxant effect of Lagenaria breviflora Roberty fruit pulp and seeds on isolated rabbit ileum OA Oridupa & AB Saba Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Ibadan *Correspondence: Tel.:2348056666304, E-mail:oa.oridupa@mail.ui.edu.ng Abstract Lagenaria breviflora roberty is used in West Africa as traditional remedy for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, particularly diarrhoea.
Prevalence of Babesia canis and Hepatozoon canis in Zaria, Nigeria OO Okubanjo*, OA Adeshina, ID Jatau & AJ Natala Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria *Correspondence: Tel.:2348033250890, E-mail:sokubanjo2005@gmail.com Abstract The study was carried out to show the prevalence of
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