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

Hoof trimming for effective health management: What cattle farmers need to know

Ifeanyieze F. O.
  • Ifeanyieze F. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ogunbosoye D. O.
  • Ogunbosoye D. O.
  • Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Agricultural Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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Ikehi M. E.
  • Ikehi M. E.
  • Department of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 27 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 19 April 2016
  •  Published: 26 May 2016

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