African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6853

Full Length Research Paper

Morphometrics and carcass production of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) under intensive production system

Bob Mali
  • Bob Mali
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.
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Lillian Owembabazi
  • Lillian Owembabazi
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.
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Celsus Sente
  • Celsus Sente
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.
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Sam Okello
  • Sam Okello
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 08 November 2022
  •  Accepted: 24 March 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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