Onwumelu, Judith A

Some Ectoparasites on Chickens at Two Rural Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ngenegbo, Uche C, Onwumelu, Judith A, Aniefuna, Chikodili O, Okoye, Chibueze M & Okafor, Anthony C · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Chickens are of major cultural and economic importance in rural Nigerian communities, serving as a source of animal protein and household income. However, their productivity is often limited by ectoparasitic infestations that compromise health, welfare, and market value. A prelim...