African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on the haematological and serum biochemistry of rabbits reared in a semi-humid environment

Ojo, O. A.
  • Ojo, O. A.
  • Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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Adetoyi, S. A.
  • Adetoyi, S. A.
  • Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 February 2017
  •  Accepted: 31 May 2017
  •  Published: 21 June 2017

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