Comparative Study on Semen Characteristics, Haematology, and Serum Biochemical Indices of Fulani Ecotype and Bovansnera Cocks in Semi-Arid Zone of Nigeria.

Authors

  • A. M. Hassan
  • M. N. Sani
  • M. Y. Abubkar
  • M. H. Kantanaand M. Nasir

Keywords:

Bovans near, Fulani ecotype, Hematology, Serum biochemical indices, Semen.

Abstract

A study was conducted, with the aim of comparing the semen characteristics, hematological and serum biochemical indices of two cocks

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2014-10-24

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Hassan, A. M., Sani, M. N., Abubkar, M. Y., & Nasir, M. H. K. M. (2014). Comparative Study on Semen Characteristics, Haematology, and Serum Biochemical Indices of Fulani Ecotype and Bovansnera Cocks in Semi-Arid Zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 15(2), 265–271. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/2705

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