February 2010

Snails as meat source: Epidemiological and nutritional perspectives

The microbiological (epidemiological), proximate and mineral element composition of the different species of snails (Achatina fulica, Limcolaria sp. and Helix pomatia) obtained from three different market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state were investigated. Total bacterial count ranged from 1.00 - 1.50 x 108 cfu/g, Coliform count ranged from 1.68 - 2.20 x 107 cfu/g, Salmonella/Shigella count ranged...

Author(s): Anthony, A. Adegoke, Adebayo-Tayo, C. Bukola, Inyang, U. Comfort, Aiyegoro, A. Olayinka and Komolafe, O. Amos

February 2010

Characterization of surface and ground water with reference to microbiological study in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State

Water samples were collected from wells, bore holes and some streams at various locations within Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state. Pour plate technique was used for the estimation of Total bacterial count and Coliforms count of the water sources. Mean heterotrophic bacterial counts (cfu.ml) ranged from 1.0 x 104 in A.A.U.A storage tank to 122 x 104 in Oroke well. Total coliforms counts (cfu/ml) ranged from 0.01...

Author(s):  Ajayi Adedayo Olajide