Zoology

Assessment on the level of awareness, perceptions and acceptability of mass drug administration with praziquantel for the control of schistosomiasis in urban settlement; a case study of Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria”

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 The study is aimed at assessing the level of awareness, perceptions and acceptability of mass drug administration with praziquantel for the control of schistosomiasis in Ohafia Local...

41 pages (6287 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Assessment On The Awareness, Perception And Acceptability Of Mass Drug Administration With Praziquantel For The Control Of Schistosomiasis Among Students In Endemic Area; A Case Study Of Isikwuato LGA Metropolis

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Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread of all human parasitic diseases, ranking second only to malaria in terms of its socioeconomic and public health importance in tropical and...

43 pages (7870 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Assessment Of The Effects Of Vegetable Oil Effluent On The Macro Invertebrate Fauna Of Ossah River, Umuahia, Abia State.

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 Aquatic macroinvertebrates can be used to monitor aquatic environments because they are in constant contact with the surrounding aquatic environment. They are useful for such task...

45 pages (9896 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Effect Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Irvingia gabonensis on Trypanosoma brucei Brucie Infected Mice

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 An in vivo study was carried out to determine the anti-trypanosomal effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis on T. brucei brucei infected mice. Thirty-six Albino rats,...

51 pages (10231 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Efficacy Of Two Plant Seed Powders (Xylopia aethiopica and Piper guineense) In The Control Of Hide Beetle (Dermestes maculatus)

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Fish is a major source of protein which is rich in essential-amino acids for both rural and urban households. Attack on smoked catfish by Dermestes maculatus significantly reduces the...

57 pages (10926 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Impact Of Vegetable Oil Effluent On The Water Quality Of Receiving Ossah River, Umuahia, Abia State

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The physico-chemical parameters of Ossah river, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria were studied between January 2018 and June 2018 in 3 stations in relation to the anthropogenic impacts and...

58 pages (11753 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Assessment Of Water Quality And Zooplankton Community Of Ossah River, Umuahia, Abia State.

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Zooplankton (Greek: Zoo = Animal; Plankton = wandering). Zooplankton is composed of microscopic animals which consist of several representatives, majorly all taxa particularly the...

57 pages (11523 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Suppression Of The Cowpea Bruchid (Callosobruchus Maculatus) Infesting Stored Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp) Seeds With Three Edible Plant Products Powders.

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Bean has always been a stable food source for most household and major source of protein, helping to reduce the burden of providing a healthy diet. Callosobruchus maculatus is a major pest...

59 pages (15351 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

A Suvery Of Nematode Pest Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) In Okopedi, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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A survey was conducted lo access the incidence of plant parasitic nematode on cucumber in five farms in Okopedi, Itu Local Government Arca, of Akwa Ibom state. The experiment was conducted...

42 pages (6191 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Prevalence Of Trypanosomiasis In Cattle At Ubakala Abattoir, Abia State

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The prevalence oftrypanosomiasis in cattle at slaughter was determined using clinical signs and parasitological techniques at Ubakala Abattoir, Abia State, Nigeria between May and...

49 pages (9532 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Human Intestinal Parasitic Infection And Risk Factors Among Inhabitants Of Obowo Local Government Area In Outpatient Of Medical Facility, Obowo, Imo State

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Human intestinal parasitic infection remains a public health problem in rural areas of low income and middle income settings oftropical and subtropical zones. The study investigated the...

57 pages (10115 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Gastrointestinal parasites of pigs of Emahs farms in Isiala -Ngwa North L. G.A Abia State. Nigeria

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A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth of pigs at (Urata) in Isialangwa —North Local Government Area, Abia ' >tate du ing 2009 .A total number of...

50 pages (6744 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Prevalence of intestinal Helminth among the patients in general hospital Awgu, in Awgu Local Government area, Enugu state.

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 A study of the prevalence of intestinal helminths ir fection was carri d out in General Hospital Awgu, in Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, from June-September 2011.Three...

69 pages (11110 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Survey Of Macroinvertebrates And Zooplankton In Anya-Mgbe And Orii Miri Streams Of Umudike In Ikwuano LGA Umuahia Abia State

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The species composition and abundance of the invertebrate fauna community of Anya-Mgbe and Orii miri streams, located between Lat 5°S and 29°N and Long. 7°W and 39°E were analysed in two...

45 pages (6205 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

A Survey On The Insect Pests Of Orange (Citrus Rutaceae) In Some Selected Plots In Abia State

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A study on the insect pest of citrus plants was conducted from the month of June 2006 to August 2006 in two towns of Abia State[Bende. and Umudike], T wo methods were used to get at the...

38 pages (6759 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Comparative effect of three solvent extract of Chrysophyllum albidum leaves on alloxan-induced diabetic mice

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 Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia which results from malfunction in insulin secretion or insulin action, both causing impaired...

78 pages (14027 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Prevalence of pest of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) planted in open fields in Umuekah Isiala Ngwa North Abia state, Nigeria

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Tomatoes have contributed immensely to the nutritional values of human and animal foods. However, it5s importance face serious problems of pest attack which results in heavy losses...

40 pages (6889 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Parasitological And Physicochemical Assessment Of Aham River In Obowo, Obowo Local Government Area, Imo State

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 Parasitological and physicochemical assessment of Aham River in Obowo, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria was carried to determine the presence and prevalence of...

55 pages (10457 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The efficacy of three plant leaf powders (Ocimum gratissimum, Azadirachta indica, and Carica papaya) in the control of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae).

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Rice is an economically important crop and the most important staple food for the world's population. The rice plant is vulnerable to various kinds of pests, from the field to the stored...

55 pages (11071 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Prevalence Of Soil Transmitted Helminths Among Pregnant Women In Rural Areas Of Ikwuano LGA, Abia State

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This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of soil transmitted helminths among pregnant women in Amaoba, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria and to determine...

57 pages (10556 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Evaluation Of Three Plant Powders In The Control Of Bean Weevil

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Cowpea, (Vigna unguiculata (L) Wialpers, Fabaceae), is an important edible legume crop  many parts of the world especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as human...

39 pages (6964 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Prevalence Of Human Intestinal Parasite And It's Associated Risk Factor Among In-Patients And Outpatients Attending Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Clinic Abia State

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 The study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasite in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Clinic, in Abia State, Nigeria, and also its associated...

61 pages (9822 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Incidence Of Ectoparasites Of Chickens, Grasscutters And Rabbits At Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

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 Ectoparasites are vectors of many animal diseases and they impact adversely on nutrition, income and public health. A survey was prevalence of ectoparasites at NRCRI, Umudike animal...

35 pages (5841 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Susceptibility Of Stored Spagetti And Macaroni To Infestation By The Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) At Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

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Stored product insects infest different agricultural products ranging from the farm gate to industrial products. The effects of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) infestation on spaghetti...

45 pages (8226 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Effect Of Some Petroleum Products On Anopheles gambiae s.l. Larvae In Umudike, Ikwuano L.G.A, Abia State, Nigeria

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 This study evaluated the effect of kerosene and premium motor spirit Anopheles gambiae s.l. larvae in Umudike. Anopheline larvae were < period of 3 months from June 2018 to August...

50 pages (10847 words) · Projects · 1 year ago
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