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Investigating the Interaction of IAA and NaCl on the Early Growth of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd and Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn) Del. in Semi-arid Area of Sokoto, Nigeria

Acacia senegal and Balanites aegyptiaca are two major forest tree species adapted to the semi-arid environment of Sokoto, Nigeria. This experiment was designed to see how these species reacted to hormones (Indole-3-acetic acid IAA) and salt (NaCl). The plants were grown in soil from two locations in Usmanu Danfodiyo University’s Dabagi research farm in Sokoto,…
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Study on Cloning, Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis of Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor of Indian Cattle (Bos indicus)

The cDNA coding for Granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) from LPS activated macrophages was amplified using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), which was then cloned into the pCNDA vector and sequenced. The amplified bovine GM-CSF cDNA was 755 bp length without the secretory signal peptide sequence. The ORF coded for 143 amino acids…
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Morphological Characterization of Giant Mottled Eel (Anguilla marmorata) Gastrointestinal Tract that Origin from Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

The food composition and anatomy of the digestive tract of Anguilla marmorata during its yellow stages were studied in this study (non-migrants). Anguilla marmorata is also widely dispersed, exploited, and farmed as a high-value crop. A total of 127 samples were gathered from Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam, with total lengths ranging from 17 to 108…
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Perspectives of Veterinary Science

Veterinary medicine has been practised as a profession for almost 4,000 years. The first account of this trade can be found in the Hammurabi Code of Law, which was written 2,000 years before Jesus Christ was born. A move was made two hundred and fifty (250) years ago to turn the trade into a science.…
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A Treatise on High Protein Milk Ingredients – A Valued Food Additive for Food Products

When milk protein components are employed in food compositions, they provide not just nutrition but also specialised technological skills. Milk protein components are natural proteins that are safe to consume and can be employed in a number of nutritional and functional purposes. In order to attract more customers for their new products, the dairy and…
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Study on the Effect of Biourine and Mycorrhizal Arbuscular Fungi towards Result and Value of Forage Nutrition Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees) on the of Ex-Coal Mine Land: An Advanced Study

The goal of this study is to discover, obtain, and demonstrate that administering biourine and mycorrhiza arbuskula (FMA) to ex-coal mine land can enhance fertility, hence influencing the outcomes and nutritional value of forage feed. With four treatments and five replications, this study used a completely randomised design. The therapy includes: 1) a 0% biourine…
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Haemato- Biochemical and Electrolyte Changes in Naturally Occurring Theileria Associated Bovine Anaemia (Taba)

The goal of this study was to see how haematology and serum electrolytes changed in cows that were naturally infected with theileriosis. In the study, 102 crossbred cows aged 2 to 5 years were screened and analysed. Twelve of them were discovered to be naturally afflicted with theileria. A control group of twelve animals of…
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Investigating the Effects of Two Different Diets on Carcass and Meat Quality Traits of Chato Murciano Pigs

To test the effects of two diets, 40 castrated male pigs of the Spanish autochthonous Chato Murciano breed were utilised. Twenty pigs were fed a high protein/low fat (HP/LF) diet and slaughtered at 125.03 kg LW. The remaining 20 pigs were fed an LP/HF diet and slaughtered at 121.91 kg LW. The effects of diet…
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Investigation of Risk Factors Associated with the Frequency of Antibodies against Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in Cattle in Southern Mozambique

Babesiosis in cattle is a disease caused by Babesia spp., a protozoan spread by ticks of the Ixodidae family, and is a major economic concern in the tropics. It is spread by ticks of the species Rhipicephalus microplus, Rhipicephalus decoloratus, Rhipicephalus everts everts, and Hyalomma marginatum rufipes in Mozambique, and is primarily caused by B.…
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News Update on Wheat Production: October 2021

Challenges to wheat production in South Asia Wheat is the second major staple crop, after rice, in India and Pakistan and is also gaining similar importance in Nepal and Bangladesh. Wheat production in South Asia has increased from 15 mt in 1960s to 95.5 mt during 2004–2005. It still needs to grow at the rate of 2–2.5%…
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