International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 287

Full Length Research Paper

Aflatoxigenic fungi in Nigerian poultry feeds: Effects on broiler performance

Tochukwu E. Ejioffor
  • Tochukwu E. Ejioffor
  • Department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Vocational Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Anthony C. Mgbeahuruike
  • Anthony C. Mgbeahuruike
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Emanuela I. Nwoko
  • Emanuela I. Nwoko
  • Department of Physical and Health Education, Public Health Education Unit, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Obianuju N. Okoroafor
  • Obianuju N. Okoroafor
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Chinwe J. Aronu
  • Chinwe J. Aronu
  • Department of Animal Health and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Nwaigwe O. Chukwuemeka
  • Nwaigwe O. Chukwuemeka
  • Department of Animal Health and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Adiong A. Felix
  • Adiong A. Felix
  • Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Adong F. Atawal
  • Adong F. Atawal
  • Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Onwumere O. S. Idolor
  • Onwumere O. S. Idolor
  • Department of Agriculture Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 06 June 2018
  •  Published: 30 November 2018

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