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

Appraisal of management and biosecurity practices on pig farms in Makurdi, Benue State, North Central Nigeria

Leo Daniel Ojabo
  • Leo Daniel Ojabo
  • Department of Animal Health and Production, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Moses Ukwu Enya
  • Moses Ukwu Enya
  • Department of Animal Health and Production, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 March 2020
  •  Accepted: 04 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 August 2020

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