Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 204

Full Length Research Paper

Occurrence of endo and ecto parasites of dogs in Dawaki and Bukuru Dog Markets in Plateau State, Nigeria

OGBU Kenneth Ikejiofor
  • OGBU Kenneth Ikejiofor
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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EZEMA Kingsley Uwakwe
  • EZEMA Kingsley Uwakwe
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Ughelu Amara Maryrose
  • Ughelu Amara Maryrose
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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AYUBA Philip Nduva
  • AYUBA Philip Nduva
  • Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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OLABODE Mayowa Peter
  • OLABODE Mayowa Peter
  • Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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DASUM Nandi John
  • DASUM Nandi John
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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ANJILI Waziri Ibrahim
  • ANJILI Waziri Ibrahim
  • National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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TION Matthew Terzungwe
  • TION Matthew Terzungwe
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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JOSHUA Joseph John
  • JOSHUA Joseph John
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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SABO Jibreel Audu
  • SABO Jibreel Audu
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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OKONKWO Rosita Amaka
  • OKONKWO Rosita Amaka
  • National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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MALGWI Rhoda Ishaku
  • MALGWI Rhoda Ishaku
  • National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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ATUNA Simone Ter
  • ATUNA Simone Ter
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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NGUETY Samuel Aondonenge
  • NGUETY Samuel Aondonenge
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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MAIMADU Abdullahi Audu
  • MAIMADU Abdullahi Audu
  • Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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OLAOLU Olushola Samuel
  • OLAOLU Olushola Samuel
  • National Institute for Trypanosomosis Research Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 20 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 20 October 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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