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

Comparative cost analysis of three injectable ivermectin preparations in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria

Mathew Adamu
  • Mathew Adamu
  • Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture Makurdi Nigeria.
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Paul Amuta
  • Paul Amuta
  • Department of Animal Health and Production, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi Nigeria.
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Anthony Ameh
  • Anthony Ameh
  • Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture Makurdi Nigeria.
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Samuel Ode
  • Samuel Ode
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 27 December 2018
  •  Published: 28 February 2019

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