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: 415

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of operational facilities and sanitary practices in Zangon Shanu abattoir, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Gali A. U.
  • Gali A. U.
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu BelloUniversity, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Abdullahi H. A
  • Abdullahi H. A
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu BelloUniversity, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Umaru G. A.
  • Umaru G. A.
  • Department of Animal Health, College of Agriculture, P. M. B. 1025, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Zailani S. A
  • Zailani S. A
  • Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Bauchi State College of Agriculture, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
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Adamu S. G.
  • Adamu S. G.
  • Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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Hamza I. M.
  • Hamza I. M.
  • Ministry of Science and Technology, State Secretariat, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Jibrin M. S.
  • Jibrin M. S.
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 11 February 2019
  •  Accepted: 08 August 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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