Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Full Length Research Paper

Growth performance and immunological response to Newcastle disease vaccinations of broiler chickens fed lysine supplemented diets

Faluyi, O. B.*
  • Faluyi, O. B.*
  • Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Agbede, J. O.
  • Agbede, J. O.
  • Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Adebayo I. A.
  • Adebayo I. A.
  • Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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