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

Semen characteristics, morphology and testicular parameters of Uda (ovis aries) in Ibadan, Nigeria

Matthew Olugbenga Oyeyemi
  • Matthew Olugbenga Oyeyemi
  • Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Moyinoluwa Julianah Olusoji
  • Moyinoluwa Julianah Olusoji
  • Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 05 September 2017
  •  Accepted: 29 September 2017
  •  Published: 31 March 2018

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