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View article: Molecular Characterization of Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates from Live Bird Markets and Commercial Farms in Zaria, Nigeria, based on Partial Fusion Genee
Molecular Characterization of Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates from Live Bird Markets and Commercial Farms in Zaria, Nigeria, based on Partial Fusion Genee Open
This study focused on characterizing Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) isolates previously obtained from live bird markets and commercial poultry farms in Zaria and environs. Ten NDV isolates, six from local chickens in live bird markets and f…
View article: Molecular Identification of Trypanosoma evansi Isolated from Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Sokoto and Its Environs, Nigeria
Molecular Identification of Trypanosoma evansi Isolated from Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Sokoto and Its Environs, Nigeria Open
Trypanosoma evansi is a significant pathogen affecting camels, with limited molecular epidemiological data available in Sokoto and its environs, Nigeria. This study aimed to identify T. evansi using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniqu…
View article: Transmission Dynamics of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus (vNDV) in Chickens Experimentally Vaccinated with Newcastle Disease Virus Lasota and Challenged with vNDV
Transmission Dynamics of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus (vNDV) in Chickens Experimentally Vaccinated with Newcastle Disease Virus Lasota and Challenged with vNDV Open
Newcastle Disease (ND), caused by Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), poses a significant threat to the global poultry industry, affecting thousands of avian species and causing substantial economic losses. Despite the use of vaccines such as L…
View article: Concurrent Infections of Poultry with Chicken Infectious Anaemia and Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses in Maiduguri, Nigeria: A Seroprevalence Study
Concurrent Infections of Poultry with Chicken Infectious Anaemia and Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses in Maiduguri, Nigeria: A Seroprevalence Study Open
Chicken infectious anaemia virus (CAV) and infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) are significant pathogens causing severe economic losses in the global poultry industry. In this study, serum samples from village chickens, broilers, layers…
View article: Immuno-protective effect of commercial IBD vaccines against emerging novel variant infectious bursal disease virus in specific-pathogen-free chickens
Immuno-protective effect of commercial IBD vaccines against emerging novel variant infectious bursal disease virus in specific-pathogen-free chickens Open
Neither vaccine fully protected against a vaIBDV challenge, highlighting the limitations of current vaccines and the need for further research.
View article: Comparative Analysis of Newcastle Disease Virus Shedding from Naturally Infected Breeds of Poultry in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Comparative Analysis of Newcastle Disease Virus Shedding from Naturally Infected Breeds of Poultry in Maiduguri, Nigeria Open
Newcastle Disease (ND) has been considered as a threat to poultry industry worldwide. Despite different strategies aimed at controlling ND in Nigeria, the severe form of the disease continues to occur even in vaccinated poultry farms. The …
View article: Comparative Analysis of Haemolysin Production and Complement Levels in Indigenous Rabbits (Oryclolagus cunicali) and Other Animal Species
Comparative Analysis of Haemolysin Production and Complement Levels in Indigenous Rabbits (Oryclolagus cunicali) and Other Animal Species Open
The complement system is an essential part of the immune response, defending against infections and contributing to inflammation. This studyfocuses on haemolysin production and complement levels in local rabbits, using subcutaneous and int…
View article: Immunity Evaluation of Inactivated Newcastle Disease Virus Vaccine Inoculated at Different Doses in Day-old Specific-Pathogen-Free Chicks
Immunity Evaluation of Inactivated Newcastle Disease Virus Vaccine Inoculated at Different Doses in Day-old Specific-Pathogen-Free Chicks Open
This research aims to evaluate the immunogenicity of different doses of HIPRAVIAR® BPL2 inactivated Newcastle disease virus (NDV) LaSota vaccine. Specific-pathogen-free day-old chicks were divided into 3 different groups, and each group wa…
View article: Screening for viral proteins to some emerging viruses in African straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon Helvum) captured in Zaria, Nigeria
Screening for viral proteins to some emerging viruses in African straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon Helvum) captured in Zaria, Nigeria Open
Background: Africa as a continent has recently experienced various zoonoses. Bats are indispensable reservoirs for the spread of emerging infectious diseases; African Straw-coloured Fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) are known for their migratory…
View article: Prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal helminthes among grey-breasted helmet guinea fowls (<i>Numida meleagris galeata</i>) encountered in Gombe state, Nigeria
Prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal helminthes among grey-breasted helmet guinea fowls (<i>Numida meleagris galeata</i>) encountered in Gombe state, Nigeria Open
This cross sectional survey was conducted from July to December 2015 in order to investigate the burden of gastrointestinal helminthes among guinea fowls in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. A total of six hundred fowls (viscera) were purchased…
View article: A retrospective study of bovine tuberculosis at the municipal abattoir of Bauchi State, Northeastern Nigeria
A retrospective study of bovine tuberculosis at the municipal abattoir of Bauchi State, Northeastern Nigeria Open
It can be concluded that bTB persists in Bauchi State with annual variations during the study period. This study highlights the importance of meat inspection as an important tool for detecting the presence of bTB lesions.
View article: Seroprevalence of infectious bursal disease virus antibodies in some species of poultry in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Seroprevalence of infectious bursal disease virus antibodies in some species of poultry in Maiduguri, Nigeria Open
This study was aimed at determining the antibodies of IBDV in some poultry species in Maiduguri, Nigeria. A total of 944 serum samples were collected from village chickens, broilers, layers, ducks, turkeys and geese in Maiduguri and tested…
View article: Occurrence of bovine tuberculosis among cattle herds from nomadic peri-urban settlements and cattle slaughtered at the municipal abattoir of Bauchi, North-Eastern Nigeria
Occurrence of bovine tuberculosis among cattle herds from nomadic peri-urban settlements and cattle slaughtered at the municipal abattoir of Bauchi, North-Eastern Nigeria Open
Objective: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) at the municipal abattoir and cattle herds in peri-urban nomadic settlements of Bauchi state of Northeastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A tota…
View article: Prevalence of Dengue Virus Infection Among Febrile Outpatients Attending University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State, Nigeria
Prevalence of Dengue Virus Infection Among Febrile Outpatients Attending University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State, Nigeria Open
Dengue fever is a zoonotic arthropod-borne viral disease caused by Dengue fever virus (DENV) of the Genus Flavivirus and the FamilyFlaviviridaethat is endemic in Africa and beyond.The illness could be fatal especially among children and de…
View article: Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Foot and MouthDisease in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State Nigeria.
Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Foot and MouthDisease in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State Nigeria. Open
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral transboundary disease of both domestic and wild cloven hoofed animals.It has low mortality rate in adult but with morbidity rate of up to 100% in susceptible animal populations.This…
View article: Seroprevalence of chicken infectious anemia virus infection among some poultry species in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Seroprevalence of chicken infectious anemia virus infection among some poultry species in Maiduguri, Nigeria Open
Objective: This study was designed to investigate the seroprevalence of Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus (CIAV) among selected poultry species in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Materials and method: ELISA kit (X-Ovo FlockscreenTM, Cat. No.V085 5 plate…
View article: Seroprevalence of brucellosis among cattle slaughtered in three municipal abattoirs of Gombe state, Northeastern Nigeria
Seroprevalence of brucellosis among cattle slaughtered in three municipal abattoirs of Gombe state, Northeastern Nigeria Open
The presence of Brucella abortus antigen in the sera of slaughtered cattle in Gombe state poses a significant public health risk. Therefore, it is important to carry out further epidemiological studies on fulani herdsmen and cattle herds i…