Aims: The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of enteric parasites in sheep (Ovis aries). Methodology: A total of 96 sheep fecal samples were collected from Gabtoli cattle market, Dhaka from April to November 2017 to perform the present cross sectional study....
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i1126
A total of eight hundred and ninety two (892) animals which includes cattle, sheep and goats were used to study the incidence of fetal loss in Zuru, Kebbi state, Nigeria. The study considered metropolitan slaughterhouse located in Rafin Zuru and a slaughter slab in Rikoto area fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i1125
This study was conducted on the Jos Plateau to investigate the influence of genotype and some non genetic factors on resistance of Nigerian sheep to helminthosis. The study sheep included initial stock of 64 yearlings (12 each of Balami, and Uda, and 20 each of Yankasa, and West...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i1124
The transition period in dairy cows entails three weeks around the time of calving and is considered a critical time for the entire lactation cycle. During that time, cows can demonstrate tremendous alterations of metabolic status and a dramatic change in cow`s immune system, as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i1122
Aim: The experiment was conducted to determine phytin-phosphorus in feed, pre-caeca digesta and faecal droppings of broiler chickens and to investigate serum metabolites and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken as affected by phytase supplementation. Study Design: The exper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i1123
Francis Bosede Adebayo, Olufemi Adebayo Adu, Clifford Adinma Chineke, Olugbenga David Oloruntola, Oluwafolaranmi Segun Omoleye, Samuel Adebowale Adeyeye & Simeon Olugbenga Ayodele·Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences·2020
Aims: This study investigates the out-turn of ChromiumPicolinate (CrPic) and vitamin C dietary supplementation on the performance characteristics and haematological indices of broiler chickens. Study Design: The completely randomised design was used for this study. Methodology: S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i4133
Aims: This study aims to analyse the effect of ectoparasite infections on length-weight relationships and condition factor of cultured fishes in the West region of Cameroon. Study Design: A stratified cross-sectional study was used to select fish farms and individual fish per far...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i4132
Aim: To estimate the prevalence of brucellosis and coxiellosis in different household livestock where the current epidemiological data are still limited. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Hygiene and Zoonosis laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Med...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i4131
Aims: The study was to determine the effects of sub-lethal concentrations of glyphosate-based herbicide (Delsate®) on blood parameters, serum enzymes and urea of Clarias gariepinus juveniles as well as therapeutic effect of Vitamin C(Kepro®)on the glyphosate-induced pathology. St...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i4130
The objective of the study was to determine physicochemical activities and consumer’s preference of broiler chickens fed probiotic and enzyme-based diet. A total of Twenty (20) refrigerated (4 ± 1°C) whole carcass broiler chickens were used for this study. 5 broiler chickens from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2020/v3i4129