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

Effect of orally administered bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) extract on the growth performance and haematological parameters of broiler chicken

Osho, I. B.*
  • Osho, I. B.*
  • Animal Parasitology, Microbiology and Ethnoveterinary Research Unit, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Akindahunsi, A.
  • Akindahunsi, A.
  • Division of Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Igbasan, F. A.
  • Igbasan, F. A.
  • Division of Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Adekunle, D. J
  • Adekunle, D. J
  • Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 27 June 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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