International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 288

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of water exchange on water quality parameters, nutrient utilization and growth of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Adebola Oluyinka Ajiboye
  • Adebola Oluyinka Ajiboye
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Adeniyi Adediran Awogbade
  • Adeniyi Adediran Awogbade
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Oluseun Adebola Babalola
  • Oluseun Adebola Babalola
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 12 May 2015
  •  Published: 31 May 2015

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