Research Papers/Topics in Veterinary Medicine

TOXICITY OF GRASSCUTTER (THRYONOMYS SWINDERIANUS TEMMINCK) FAECES TO CLARIAS GARIEPINUS BROODSTOCK

ABSTRACT This study investigates the performance of Claria gariepinus broodstock fed with grasscutter faecal droppings.

TOTAL SERUM COMPLEMENT IN CHICKENS EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE VIRUS WITH OR WITHOUT PREVIOUS VACCINATION

ABSTRACT Mean titres of serum complement (C' ) in 100 broiler chicks from day one to week 13 were determined using the complement fixation test. 

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Generic Enterococci in Ready-to-Slaughter Beef Cattle

Abstract  Rectal swabs were collected from 95, systematic randomly selected, apparently healthy beef cattle, in order to isolate generic enterococci in Nsukka Southeast, Nigeria, and thus to determine the antibacterial resistance profile of the isolates. Isolation of enterococci was done using Slanetz-Bartley enterococci selective medium. Phenotypic characterization of the isolates to generic level was done following standard biochemical methods. Phenotypic resistance of  the  isolates  t...

Morphological and Craniometric Features of the Skull of African Savanna Hare (Lepus microtis) Found in North-Central Nigeria

Abstract African savanna hare (Lepus microtis) belonging to the family Leporidae, is a placental mammal with vast economic and scientific importance ranging from the major source of protein for the teaming population to models of laboratory and genetic studies as well as valued game reserve. The aim of this study was to investigate the morphology and craniometric features of the skull of African savanna hare found in North-central Nigeria in an attempt to provide basic anatomical dat...

Prevalence of Canine Distemper Virus in Dogs in Northern Plateau State, Nigeria

This study investigated the prevalence of Canine Distemper (CD) Antigen indogs in three major clinics in Northern part of Plateau State. A total of 150 bloodsamples were and sera were used to test for CD Antigen using Rapid CDV Ag Test Kitwhich is a chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of Canine DistemperVirus (CDV) antigen. Associations between factors were analyzed using Chi square at95% confidence interval. A prevalence of 45.33% was recorded. There was significantdifferen...

Histomorphometric evaluation of adult male rabbit testicular tissue exposed to giant milk weed (Calotropis procera) treatment

Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the effects of liquid extract of Calotropis procera (CP) on the testicular structure and functions of adult male rabbits. CP, commonly known as ‘ewe bomubomu’ in Nigeria, contains a toxic milky sap that is extremely bitter; the milky sap contains a complex mix of chemicals. This plant is most popular and commonly used among the Fulanis in Nigeria to process cheese. Methods: Twelve adult male rabbits weighing between 1–2 kg were used ...