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View article: GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES AND ASSOCIATED GUT PATHOLOGY IN CHICKENS SOLD AT LIVE-BIRD MARKETS IN LAGOS STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES AND ASSOCIATED GUT PATHOLOGY IN CHICKENS SOLD AT LIVE-BIRD MARKETS IN LAGOS STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA Open
Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites compromise intestinal health in poultry, causing impaired nutrient uptake, poor growth rate and reduced productivity. The effectiveness of control programs relies on an accurate understanding of parasite occ…
View article: Comparative Biodepurative Potentials of Metadavinae Cestodes and Strongyloides Nematodes on Trace Metals in the Intestine of whe-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis)
Comparative Biodepurative Potentials of Metadavinae Cestodes and Strongyloides Nematodes on Trace Metals in the Intestine of whe-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) Open
The white-bellied pangolins (Phataginus tricuspis) harbour ecto- and endo-parasites. In this study we compared the bioaccumulation potentials of metadavinae cestode and stongylondes nematode parasites for trace metals in the intestine, and…
View article: Ecto- and helminths of <i>Columba livia</i> and <i>Streptopelia roseogrisea</i> in Alimosho community, Lagos State, Nigeria
Ecto- and helminths of <i>Columba livia</i> and <i>Streptopelia roseogrisea</i> in Alimosho community, Lagos State, Nigeria Open
Fifty wild columbids (25 each of Columba livia and Streptopelia roseogrisea) were trapped in Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria from January to June 2022 and examined for ectoparasites and intestinal helminths following standard procedures. Th…
View article: Efficacy of binary mixtures and antagonistic effect of Azadirachta indica on Afranamum melegueta against helminth parasites of fish in Epe lagoon
Efficacy of binary mixtures and antagonistic effect of Azadirachta indica on Afranamum melegueta against helminth parasites of fish in Epe lagoon Open
This research aims to investigate the efficacy of binary mixtures and interaction of extracts of Azadirachta indica and Afranamum melegueta in reference with praziquantel at Fish Low Observed Effect Concentration (LOEC) on classes of fish …
View article: Molecular characterisation and phylogeny of two nematode parasites recovered from the amphibian host <i>Schlerophrys regularis</i> sampled in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
Molecular characterisation and phylogeny of two nematode parasites recovered from the amphibian host <i>Schlerophrys regularis</i> sampled in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria Open
Research on amphibian parasites has been on the increase because of the noticeable decline of amphibians. Studies on these parasites have been limited to their prevalence and infection patterns, and there is still a dearth of knowledge on …
View article: Bioaccumulation of Metals inAfrican Brush-tailed Porcupine, Atherurus africanus (Gray, 1842) in the Tropical Rainforests of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Bioaccumulation of Metals inAfrican Brush-tailed Porcupine, Atherurus africanus (Gray, 1842) in the Tropical Rainforests of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria Open
Wildlife meat is an important source of protein in tropical and subtropical regions. Samples of African brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus africanus), a wildlife meat source, were procured from Oluwo Market, Epe, Epe Local Government Area (…
View article: Phytochemical profiling and anthelmintic potential of extracts of selected tropical plants on parasites of fishes in Epe Lagoon
Phytochemical profiling and anthelmintic potential of extracts of selected tropical plants on parasites of fishes in Epe Lagoon Open
This research aims to study the anthelmintic properties of selected five (5) tropical plant extracts, ascertained margin of fish host safety in reference with praziquantel, a commonly used chemo-therapeutics. Qualitative and quantitative a…
View article: Exploring the genetic diversity of Eimeria acervulina: A polymerase chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) approach
Exploring the genetic diversity of Eimeria acervulina: A polymerase chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) approach Open
Eimeria, protozoan parasites that can cause the disease coccidiosis, pose a persistent challenge to poultry production and welfare. Control is commonly achieved using good husbandry supplemented with routine chemoprophylaxis and/or live pa…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Poultry Farmers Regarding the Control of Chicken Coccidiosis in Lagos State, Nigeria
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Poultry Farmers Regarding the Control of Chicken Coccidiosis in Lagos State, Nigeria Open
Background: Coccidiosis, caused by coccidia of the genus Eimeria, accounts for significant production loss-es in the global poultry industry. This study evaluated commercial poultry farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) on chi…
View article: Oxidative Stress Markers in Parasitized and Non-Parasitized Amietophrynus regularis (Reuss, 1833) Exposed to Multi-Stress Conditions in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
Oxidative Stress Markers in Parasitized and Non-Parasitized Amietophrynus regularis (Reuss, 1833) Exposed to Multi-Stress Conditions in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria Open
Background: Amphibians are subjected to a variety of natural and artificial stresses that can compromise physiological balance. This study explored the variations in oxidative stress markers in Cosmocercan parasitized and non-parasitized A…
View article: A comparative Study on Bioaccumulation of BTEX and Oxidative Stress Biomarker Response in Parasitised and Non -Parasitised Parachanna obscura (GUNTHER, 1861) from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria
A comparative Study on Bioaccumulation of BTEX and Oxidative Stress Biomarker Response in Parasitised and Non -Parasitised Parachanna obscura (GUNTHER, 1861) from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background:The study was aimed at investigating the bioaccumulation of BTEX in Parachanna obscura, its enteric parasite, Procammalanus sp, water and sediment collected from Lekki lagoon in Lagos, Nigeria.Parasite intensity, antioxidant enz…
View article: Prevalence and Nucleotide sequence relatedness among Wenyonia species (Cestoda: Caryophyllidea) in Synodontis clarias from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria
Prevalence and Nucleotide sequence relatedness among Wenyonia species (Cestoda: Caryophyllidea) in Synodontis clarias from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background: Wenyonia Woodland, 1923 represents a monophyletic lineage of Caryophyllidean tapeworms that exclusively infect mochokid catfishes of the genus Synodontis. In Nigeria, information on the molecular characterization of Wenyonia sp…
View article: Epidemiological Determinants of Entamoeba histolytica and Schistosoma spp. Infections in Selected Communities in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Epidemiological Determinants of Entamoeba histolytica and Schistosoma spp. Infections in Selected Communities in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Open
: Amoebiasis and schistosomiasis remain major public health problems in poor, developing countries with poor sanitary and water infrastructure. Disease surveillance provides necessary data for intervention programs. This study, therefore, …
View article: Impacts of trace metals on Roan Antelope, Hippotragus equines and its Endoparasite Strongyloides spp., sampled in the tropical rainforests of Odo Ona Kekere, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Impacts of trace metals on Roan Antelope, Hippotragus equines and its Endoparasite Strongyloides spp., sampled in the tropical rainforests of Odo Ona Kekere, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria Open
Background: Roan antelopes, together with other mammals, serve as man's proteins. Parasitic infections affect their growth and development and therefore reduce their yield. Samples of hunted roan antelopes (Hippotragus equines) were collec…
View article: Soil adsorption coefficient and bioaccumulation of PBDEs in the liver, intestine and parasites of Heterotis niloticus of Lekki Lagoon, Lagos State, Nigeria
Soil adsorption coefficient and bioaccumulation of PBDEs in the liver, intestine and parasites of Heterotis niloticus of Lekki Lagoon, Lagos State, Nigeria Open
The study aimed at investigating the adsorption capacities of polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) on bottom sediment of Lekki lagoon and the subsequent uptake of the chemical from the soil into the tissues of H. niloticus in the lagoon…
View article: Gastrointestinal and Haemoparasites of Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758) from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria
Gastrointestinal and Haemoparasites of Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758) from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria Open
The present study was undertaken to investigate the diversity and prevalence of the parasites of Synodontis clarias (LINNAEUS, 1758) from Lekki Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria.S. clarias (the upside-down red-tailed catfish) is a bottom feeder in it…
View article: Parasites Diversity and Perceptions of Hunters and Sellers on Some Wild Mammals from Southwestern Nigeria
Parasites Diversity and Perceptions of Hunters and Sellers on Some Wild Mammals from Southwestern Nigeria Open
Wildlife is a major asset and they are very important in ecological balance.Mammals were hunted due to demands for their meats and other parts of the animal.This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of infection in selected mammals …
View article: Physicochemical parameters of the Lekki Lagoon in relation to abundance of Wenyonia sp Woodland, 1923 (Cestoda: Caryophyllidae) in Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758)
Physicochemical parameters of the Lekki Lagoon in relation to abundance of Wenyonia sp Woodland, 1923 (Cestoda: Caryophyllidae) in Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758) Open
Parasitic infection of fish is seen worldwide, and they are of particular interest in the tropics. Reports indicate that parasite infections in fishes lead to a disruption in aquaculture production. This study was undertaken to determine t…
View article: Bioaccumulation of organochlorine pesticides in the parasite Cosmocerca sp. (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae) and the amphibian host Amietophrynus regularis (Reuss, 1833) within Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
Bioaccumulation of organochlorine pesticides in the parasite Cosmocerca sp. (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae) and the amphibian host Amietophrynus regularis (Reuss, 1833) within Lagos metropolis, Nigeria Open
The parasite- Cosmocerca sp. has been shown to be a potential tool in the biomonitoring of these OCP congeners which persists in the environment. Continuous research on these congeners is a searchlight to checkmate the environment to see h…