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

Determination of the presence and concentration of heavy metal in cattle hides singed in Nsukka abattoir

Kalu Ekenma*
  • Kalu Ekenma*
  • Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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Nwanta John Anelon
  • Nwanta John Anelon
  • Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Anaga Aruh Ottah
  • Anaga Aruh Ottah
  • Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 17 November 2014
  •  Published: 31 January 2015

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