Survey of poultry diseases among exotic breeds of poultry in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Zoology - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3

Abstract

A survey of some predominant poultry (exotic breeds) diseases was carried out in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria using an oral interview and a close ended questionnaire which was issued to 30 selected Poultry Farm Owners within the study area after a thorough consultation of the records at the State Veterinary Clinic.

Authors and Affiliations

S. Ukashatu*| Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina state, Nigeria., A. S. Magaji| Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina state, Nigeria., G. Najamuddeen| College of Agriculture, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina State, Nigeria., M. A. Saulawa| Faculty of veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

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S. Ukashatu*, A. S. Magaji, G. Najamuddeen, M. A. Saulawa (2012). Survey of poultry diseases among exotic breeds of poultry in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria. Scientific Journal of Zoology, 1(3), 69-73. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-954