dth: 0px; '> Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves of 12 Yankasa rams aged 18-24 months, were determined following experimental Fasciola gigantica infection over a 12 week study period. Seven out of the 12 rams serving as the infected group were orally inoculated with 800 Fasciola gigantica metacercariae while the remaining 5 rams serving as… Continue Reading
Prevalence and distribution of bluetongue virus (BTV) antibodies in sheep and goats in Sokoto State are reported. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BTV antibodies and to identify the potential risk factors associated with BTV infection among sheep and goats in Sokoto State, Nigeria. A total of 368 blood samples were… Continue Reading
The contractile activity of M. pruriens and the relaxatory property of C. odorata was investigated using in vitro methods in the rat. M. pruriens caused a dose-dependent increase in uterine muscle contraction with a maximum peak in amplitude with 0.57 mg/ml of the extract and an EC50 of 2.7 mg/ml. The contraction was unaffected by… Continue Reading
This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical composition and bacterial load of donkey meat as well as the prevalence of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC). The study adopted the survey and experimental designs. A questionnaire, which comprised three sections, was developed to elicit information on the demographics, source of… Continue Reading
Effect of stabilizing chloroquine phosphate in a synthetic Aluminium Magnesium silicate (Nanoparticles) on the antiplasmodial activity of the drug was investigated. Mice infected with Plasmodium berghei were treated with chloroquine phosphate at 7 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg and 3 mg/kg dose levels respectively. Two subgroups at each dose level were… Continue Reading
The methanolic root bark extract of Afzelia Africana was tested for antidiabetic activities in-vivo. The acute toxicity of the extract was tested in mice and the result showed that the extract 6 has low toxicity. Investigation on the phytochemical constituents of the plant extract revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids,… Continue Reading
The high turn-over rate and quest for white meat have given more impetus to poultry production. The need to increase production and meet the demand for poultry meat has necessitated the use of veterinary drugs, especially antimicrobials, for therapeutic, prophylactic and growth promotion purposes in poultry farming. These drugs tend to… Continue Reading
This study was conducted to document the occurrence and characteristics of mycotic agents isolated from trade horses and donkeys in Obollo-Afor, Enugu State. A total of 497 horses and 65 donkeys presented for sale at Obollo-Afor horse/donkey market during the wet season (June to August 2014) and dry season (January to March 2015) were… Continue Reading
This study evaluated the use of the methanolic leaf extract of Palisota hirsuta in postsurgical wound management using different wound models in rats. It also assessed the antibacterial activity of the plant extract as well as the possible toxic effects on the liver, kidney and blood. The yield of the methanolic leaf extract of Palisota… Continue Reading
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ESBL-producing enterobacteria in chickens and cattle slaughtered at Ikpa market, Nsukka; to identify the types of ESBL enzymes harboured by the ESBL-producing bacteria isolates and to determine the antibacterial résistance phenotype and genotype of the ESBL-producing isolates. This… Continue Reading
The methanolic root bark extract of Afzelia Africana was tested for antidiabetic activities in-vivo. The acute toxicity of the extract was tested in mice and the result showed that the extract 6 has low toxicity. Investigation on the phytochemical constituents of the plant extract revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids,… Continue Reading
Anaemia is one of the most clinically encountered conditions in animals and humans. It continues to be a global public health problem, affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human and animal health as well as social and economic development. The objective of this study was to develop and test a rat… Continue Reading
The effects of oral administration of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) on enteric methane emission, haematology, serum minerals, forage fractions degradability and production parameters in West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep were studied using three treatment groups designated A, B, C and a control group D. Treatment groups A, B and C received… Continue Reading
A cross-sectional survey of trypanosome infection of pigs was carried out in three randomly selected Local Government Areas (Nsukka, Udenu and Igbo Eze South) out of the six local government areas in Enugu North Senatorial Zone. Blood samples collected at random from a total of 1800 pigs from abattoirs and farms were examined for… Continue Reading
Ten plant samples were screened for topical anti-inflammatory activity. PDI.ra/n hi~w,u leaf (Family: Commelinaceae) gave the highest activity. A gradient solvent extraction of the leaf will conducted using petroleum ether (40' - 60'). cliloroforcn and methanol respectivel~. The different fractions were tested for anti-~nflarnrnalot-y… Continue Reading
seroprevalence study of Brucella abortus antibodies was carried out in cattle and humans in Taraba State. The aim of the study was to determine the current status of B.abortus in cattle and humans and to find the distribution of the infection with respect to settled and nomadic herds, sex, breed, live and slaughtered cattle, geographical… Continue Reading
This study investigated the effects of different tissue closure techniques and omentopexy in incisional wound healing in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. Twenty-five male WAD goats aged 6 – 8 months were used for this study. The mean anaesthetic induction, analgesic and surgery time (omentopexy) were: 2.71 ± 0.31, 25.96 ± 1.01 and… Continue Reading
Two protocols were used to investigate and compare the biocompatibility of the nonconventional suture material-Cotton Hair Thread (CHT) with conventional silk suture on experimentally induced wounds on rabbits. The results of the study in protocol I showed no significant difference(p > 0.05) in the means of, collagenization,… Continue Reading
This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of and awareness of health risks associated with antimicrobial residues (AMRs) in edible tissues of cattle and pigs slaughtered for human consumption in Enugu State. In the first phase, the awareness of public health problems associated with consumption of animal tissues containing AMRs… Continue Reading
The effects of varied oral doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole therapy on the thyroid glands, haematology, serum chemistry and sperm count were evaluated in Nigerian local dogs. Twenty adult male dogs weighing between 4.5-10 kg were used for the study. The dogs were housed in metal cages in the Animal house of Department of Veterinary… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of planes of nutrition on body weight, haematology and immune responses in broiler chickens vaccinated with NDV I-2 and Lasota vaccines. Two hundred (200) day old broiler chicks of Anak 2000 strain were used for the study. They were randomly assigned into nine groups of 20… Continue Reading
This study investigated the effects of a combination of arthemether and diminazene aceturate therapy on experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection in albino rats. Thirty five male albino rats were used for the study. They were randomly assigned to seven groups of five rats each, after acclimatization. The groupings and their specific… Continue Reading
Effect of Aluminium – Magnesium Silicate (AMS) on Avian Influenza Virus was tested in vitro by incubating an isolate of a highly pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) involved in an outbreak of the disease in Nigeria, with a synthetic AMS. The isolate was a confirmed Influenza virus type A, subtype H5N1. Equal amount of the Virus… Continue Reading
This study evaluated the anti-diabetic and antioxidant potential of methanolic extract of Helianthus annuus L. leaves in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats. Fresh leaves of the plant were collected from their local habitat in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka environment. The extract was prepared by cold maceration using 80 % methanol at… Continue Reading
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) causes high morbidity and high mortality among 3 – 6 weeks old chicks. Its occurrence even in vaccinated flocks is a global concern. Passive haemagglutination (PHA) test, a simple and rapid test has been adopted for IBD antibodies but its use for viral titres has not been reported. To modify the test for… Continue Reading