Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) are very common fish but little is known about their physiology. This study was carried out to determine the complete hematological profile of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) both of which were obtained from a local fish vendor in Gwagwalada market. They were... Continue here
Colibacillosis is considered as one of the most important problems faced in livestock production, causing great economic losses. Calves become exposed to pathogenic E. coli in the environment when other infected or carrier calves and cows shed the bacteria in the feces. Diagnosing of E. coli infection in calves depends on an accurate history, clinical signs,... Continue here
There is a growing concern about the impact of increased used of Agro-pesticide on public health and safety issues especially in farming community who pursue high agricultural productivity. Pesticide pollution is a subject of global concern and the extent of its poisoning is considered to be grossly under estimated. This study was conducted to assess the... Continue here
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of cassava peel meal on the morphometric characteristics of reproductive organs and visceral organ weights of cockerels. Four treatment diets were formulated to contain 0% (1), 10% (2), 20% (3) and 30% (4) cassava peel meals (CPM) respectively. Forty cockerels, 24 weeks of age, were randomly assigned to the four... Continue here
The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) were reared at four different stocking densities in a circular plastic bowls to evaluate the effects of over stocking on the growth rate of Clarias gariepinus. 140 fish were stocked at 10, 20, 30 and 40 with a mean of 8.5, 8.66, 9.2 and 9.15 respectively. The growth trial lasted for 92 days (June to August). The final mean... Continue here
This study was conducted to elucidate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in one humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) slaughtered at the Maiduguri Metropolitan abattoir, Borno State, between the months of January to June 2015. Out of the 202 fecal samples collected from camels of both sexes and analyzed for the prevalence of segments, worms or oocyts of... Continue here
Four hundred (400) adult black-skinned snails, two hundred (200) each of the Achatina achatina and Achatina fulica with 4 and 5 whorls were used respectively for the study. Identification and sorting of the snails sourced from a reputable snail vendor in Ibadan into breeds was done using the appropriate profile and template. The body weights of... Continue here
This work was designed to determine the effect of cassava peel meal on egg quality and reproductive characteristics of Dominant Black pullets. One hundred and twenty (120) dominant black layer breed, comprising 108 pullets at the point of lay and 12 cocks were used in this study. The birds were assigned to three dietary groups containing cassava peel meal at 0%... Continue here