The therapeutic effects of curcumin and/or dimethyl dimethoxy biphenyl dicarboxylate on rats drinking alcohol were evaluated in the present study. Albino Wister rats drinking 20% ethanol in drinking water were treated with curcumin (100 mg/kg body weight) and /or DDB (50 mg/ kg b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i330068
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the insect vectors living in refuse dumps at Gombe Metropolis in Gombe State of Nigeria. Study Design: The metropolis were divided into four longitudinal zones, and in each zone three dumpsites were randomly selected. Visual observations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i330067
A survey was carried out in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria from April-July 2017 to determine availability of freshwater snails of and their preferred habitats. A total of 289 fresh water snails of four different genera were collected across 27 streams in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i330066
Background: In Nigeria, an infection caused by Schistosoma haematobium has been known to be endemic especially among residents along Rivers, and it is responsible for considerable public health problems. Aims: This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and intensity of infectio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i230065
A study was carried out to evaluate the species composition and relative abundance of bird species of the natural and plantation forest of Ogbese Forest Rserve, Ekiti State. The study was conducted from April, 2010 to February, 2011 covering both wet and dry seasons. Sample sites...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i230063
Sevidzem Silas Lendzele, Affiri Odzame Joseph-Marie, Zinga-Koumba Christophe Roland, Mounioko Franck, Koumba Armel Aubin, Rodrigue Mintsa Nguema, Acapovi-Yao Geneviève Lydie, M’batchi Bertrand & Jacques François Mavoungou·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2019
The aim of the study was to determine the abundance and diurnal activity rhythm of Stomoxyinae at the Ivindo National park and its environs, 14 Vavoua traps were set-up during the rainy season (25th Sept-5th Oct and 21st Oct-9th Nov 2018), in two habitats: the forest, a part of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i230064
Affiri Odzame Joseph-Marie, Sevidzem Silas Lendzele, Zinga Koumba Christophe Roland, Mounioko Franck, Koumba Armel Aubin, Rodrigue Mintsa, Acapovi-Yao Geneviève Lydie, M’batchi Bertrand & Jacques François Mavoungou·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2019
An entomological prospection to show the species composition and diurnal activity of tabanids was carried out using 15 Vavoua traps, during the rainy season (25th Sept-5th Oct and 21st Oct-9th Nov 2018), in the secondary forest [Ivindo National Park (INP)] and Village-Town sites...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i230062
The impact of profenofos, an organophosphate pesticide on the kidney of Indian freshwater teleost fish Notopterus notopterus was evaluated. The experimental group was exposed to sublethal concentration of profenofos at 7, 14 and 21 days. Histopathological changes due to the toxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i230061
The histometry, organosomatic parameters and growth performance of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fed with commercial probiotics, Lactobacillus pentosus supplemented diet was assessed in the present study. Six experimental diets were formulated, at different inclusion levels...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130060
Laboratory investigations were performed to ascertain the efficacies of Dennettia tripetalla (G.Backer), Xylopiaa ethiopica (A. Rich) and Aframomum melegueta (K. Schum) for the control of Cylas puncticolis, African sweet potato weevil. Organic solvent extracts of the leaves and f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130059
Aims: This study assessed the morphology and the bait preference of black rat (Rattus rattus) in Obafemi Awolowo University student hostel with the aim of controlling the population of black rat in the students’ hostels. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130058
Aim: Mosquito are a major problem in almost all tropical and subtropical countries, as they are responsible for the transmission of pathogens which causes different diseases. Study Design: The present study deals with the comparison of Puntius conchonius and Gambusia affinis for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130057
This study aimed to understand the effects of various energy-protein ratios of feed on nilem carp fish (Osteochilus hasselti) growth. This study was conducted from September to October 2017 at the Laboratory of Building 4, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Pad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i130056
The presence of pesticide in the environment, owing to extensive use in agriculture and their low degradation capacity, are the potential toxicological concern for fish. Histological studies have been extensively used as biomarker in the assessment of the health of fish exposed t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229682
Urinary Schistosomiasis is neglected tropical disease (NTDs) caused by the trematode, Schistosoma haematobium. This Study was designed to comparatively observe the use of Combi 10 and filter paper in the diagnosis of Schistosoma hameatobium, and to determine the prevalence and in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2018/v1i229681