Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of Phyllanthus amarus leaf meal on haematology and serum biochemical profile of broiler finishers vis a vis oxytetracycline, in order to serve a basis for further study focusing on antibacterial properties of Phyllanthus amarus....
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/10304
Aims: This work proposes a rapid morphological screening procedure for peas grown under drought stress aiming to provide phenotypic evaluations for further research. Materials and Methods: The plant yield and morphological changes of two widely grown pea cultivars (‘Aragorn’ and...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/16669
A study was conducted to determine the cyto-genetic profile of breeding rabbits and the impact of natural mating frequency and artificial insemination on its fertility status. Twenty four (post-pubertal) does aged 8-9 months and four matured (aged 10-12 months) fertile bucks of N...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/5188
Renewed interest in the use of botanical insecticides for the management of insect pests necessitated field experiments to be carried out during the major and minor cropping seasons in 2013 at the plantation crops section of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences of the Kwame N...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/17111
Agriculture which supports the livelihoods of the majority is challenged by many stressors including climate change impacts. Impacts such as floods and droughts have left farmers with no reliable option rather than farm management and off-farm activities such as irrigation, use o...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/15489
This study was carried out as a preliminary investigation into selected medicinal plants of Nigeria with the aim of discovering and developing a drug with anti-measles virus activity as an alternative measure in disease control. Ten parts of seven plants (Diospyros barteri leaf, ...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16220
The bacteria and heavy metals contamination of lettuce from two vegetable growing farms irrigated with either stored municipal, stream or polluted drain water were assessed on farm and in the market. A total of 120 irrigated lettuce samples consisting of sixty samples from each f...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17287
Aim: This research work is aimed at assessing the quality of groundwater in Rumuekini, Rumuosi, Aluu communities in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, Nigeria. Methodology: Bacteriological and physicochemical analyses were carried out on selected borehole water in Obio-akpor local governm...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16860
Remediation of heavy metals contaminated soils is necessary to reduce heavy metals availabilities and their uptake by crops. Development of cost-effective amendments is still a very important task in the soil environmental system for decreasing hazardous of heavy metals, and impr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/17061
A high incidence of venous thromboembolism has been reported in patients who have had renal transplantation especially within the early postoperative period. Herein, the management of a 31-year-old renal graft recipient with the diagnosis of combined left central retinal vein occ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16731
Rigid indirect video laryngoscopes were designed to aid glottis visualisation in difficult airway. The McGrath® MAC video laryngoscope was designed similarly for routine use. The unique design of the blade makes it easy to use in patients with limited mouth opening and facilitate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16659
Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) or sinus histiocytosis with massive lymhadenopathy is a rare, non- neoplastic proliferative disorder of the cells of macrophage-histiocyte family having a self limiting course. Though it affects lymphnodes commonly, it can also involve many extranodal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15733
Objective: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a challenging problem among people living with HIV (PLHIV).With increasing access to Anti-retroviral treatment (ART), the spectrum of causes of FUO has evolved in the developed world. This study evaluated the etiology of FUO among PLHIV...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16868
Aim: To compare between the effects of rebounding exercises and whole body vibration on functional capacity, genu recurvatum angles and bone mineral density in children with Down syndrome. Study Design: Prospective, randomized controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: Nation...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16002
HIV infection is associated with a progressive loss of T cell functional capacity and reduced responsiveness to antigenic stimuli. Neutrophils are crucial cellular components of the innate immune system. Current study evaluates the functional activity of neutrophils isolated from...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/16929