Survey of poultry diseases among exotic breeds of poultry in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Zoology - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
A survey of some predominant poultry (exotic breeds) diseases was carried out in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state, Nigeria using an oral interview and a close ended questionnaire which was issued to 30 selected Poultry Farm Owners within the study area after a thorough consultation of the records at the State Veterinary Clinic.
Authors and Affiliations
S. Ukashatu*| Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina state, Nigeria., A. S. Magaji| Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina state, Nigeria., G. Najamuddeen| College of Agriculture, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina State, Nigeria., M. A. Saulawa| Faculty of veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
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