African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Relative forage preference by camel (Camelus dromedarius) as influenced by season, sex and age in the Sahel zone of north western Nigeria

Alkali, H. A.
  • Alkali, H. A.
  • Department of Animal Science, Federal University, Kashere, P.M.B. 0182, Gombe State, Nigeria.
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Muhammad B. F.
  • Muhammad B. F.
  • Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State, Nigeria.
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Njidda, A. A.
  • Njidda, A. A.
  • Department of Animal Science, Federal University, Kashere, P.M.B. 0182, Gombe State, Nigeria.
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Abubakar, M.
  • Abubakar, M.
  • Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
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Ghude, M. I.
  • Ghude, M. I.
  • Veterinary Section, Nassarawa Local Government Council, Kano State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 November 2016
  •  Accepted: 14 December 2016
  •  Published: 05 January 2017

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