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Prevalence and distribution of dermatophytosis lesions on cattle in Plateau State, Nigeria by Dalis, J S, Kazeem, H M, Kwaga, J K P, Kwanashie, C N

“…Dermatophytosis is an infection of the superficial, keratinized structures of the skin, nails, and hair of man and animals caused by a group of fungi called…”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes and methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains from raw meat and meat products in Zaria, Nigeria by Ndahi, M.D, Kwaga, J.K.P, Bello, M, Kabir, J, Umoh, V.J, Yakubu, S.E, Nok, A.J

“…The bacterial genera Listeria and Staphylococcus have been frequently isolated from food products and are responsible for a number of animal and human…”
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Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Milk and Milk Products in Kaduna, Nigeria by Radu, S., Olonitola, O. S., Kabir, J., Kwaga, J. K. P., Usman, U. B., Bande, Faruku

“…In this study, Listeria (L.) monocytogenes isolated from milk and milk products in Kaduna, Nigeria, were subjected to a multiplex PCR assay to identify…”
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A risk assessment study of the occurrence and distribution of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin B1 in dairy cattle feeds in a central northern state, Nigeria by Omeiza, G.K., Kabir, J., Kwaga, J.K.P., Kwanashie, C.N., Mwanza, M., Ngoma, L.

“…[Display omitted] Nigeria, being a tropical nation, characterized by favorable climatic conditions, may display high chances of feed contaminations due to…”
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Severe generalized skin lesions due to mixed infection with Sporothrix schenkii and Dermatophilus congolensis in a bull from Jos, Nigeria by Dalis, J.S., Kazeem, H.M., Kwaga, J.K.P., Kwanashie, C.N.

“…•Sporothrix schenkii and Dermatophilus congolensis were isolated from a bull with severe skin lesions.•Dermatophilosis is common and endemic in tropical and…”
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Occurrence of Salmonella in retail beef and related meat products in Zaria, Nigeria by Tafida, S.Y., Kabir, J., Kwaga, J.K.P., Bello, M., Umoh, V.J., Yakubu, S.E., Nok, A.J., Hendriksen, R.

“…Salmonella is among the most important food borne pathogens worldwide contaminating a wide range of animal products including meat products. Human illnesses…”
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Serological evidence of exposure to Toxoplasma gondii infection in wild birds and local chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria by Bata, S.I., Maikai, B.V., Kwaga, J.K.P., Okubanjo, O.O., Pam, L., Wungak, Y. S, Kamani, J., Elisha, C., Ogbu, K., Dike, M., Ringyl, C.S., Makama, S.

“…Toxoplasma gondii, the cause of toxoplasmosis is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite of veterinary and public health importance. Ground feeding birds…”
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Assessment of carcass contamination with E. coli O157 before and after washing with water at abattoirs in Nigeria by Bello, M., Lawan, M.K., Kwaga, J.K.P., Raji, M.A.

“…The study was carried out to assess the level of beef carcass contamination with Escherichia coli including O157 strains before and after washing with water…”
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Phenotypic characterization of Brucella strains isolated from livestock in Nigeria by Ocholi, R.A., Kwaga, J.K.P., Ajogi, I., Bale, J.O.O.

“…Isolation of brucellae from aborted fetuses, hygroma fluids, milk and vaginal swabs obtained from aborting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses in Nigeria…”
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Epidemiology of Astrovirus Infection in Zaria, Nigeria by Pennap, G., Pager, C. T., Peenze, I., de Beer, M. C., Kwaga, J. K. P., Ogalla, W. N., Umoh, J. U., Steele, A. D.

“…Astrovirus has been shown to be an important aetiological agent associated with gastroenteritis in children, although few studies have been conducted in…”
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Detection of Mycobacterium bovis in Organs of Slaughtered Cattle by DNA-Based Polymerase Chain Reaction and Ziehl-Neelsen Techniques in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Sa’idu, A. S., Okolocha, E. C., Dzikwi, A. A., Kwaga, J. K. P., Gamawa, A. A., Usman, A., Maigari, S. A., Ibrahim, S.

“…Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic, infectious, and contagious zoonotic disease of domestic animals, wild animals, and humans. It also poses a public health…”
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Public Health Implications and Risk Factors Assessment of Mycobacterium bovis Infections among Abattoir Personnel in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Sa’idu, A. S., Okolocha, E. C., Dzikwi, A. A., Gamawa, A. A., Ibrahim, S., Kwaga, J. K. P., Usman, A., Maigari, S. A.

“…Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic infectious and contagious zoonotic disease of domestic animals, wild animals, and humans. It poses a public health…”
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Carpal bursitis associated with Brucella abortus in a horse in Nigeria by Ocholi, R. A., Bertu, W. J., Okpara, J., Kwaga, J. K. P., Ajogi, I., Bale, J.O.

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Spatial Distribution and Seroprevalence of Newcastle Disease in Kaduna State, Nigeria by Adanu W. A., Umoh J. U., Kabir J., Kwaga J. K. P., Otolorin G. R., Olufemi O. O.

“…Newcastle disease is one of the greatest constraints to the development of poultry production in Nigeria. In this study, the spatial distribution of Newcastle…”
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Electropherotypes and subgroups of group A rotaviruses circulating among diarrhoeic children in Kano, Nigeria by Dzikwi, A, Umoh, J U, Kwaga, J K P, Ahmad, A A, deBeer, M, Steele, A D

“…It is estimated that about 600,000 children die annually as a result of severe dehydrating diarrhea caused by rotaviruses. The virus is a double stranded RNA…”
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Prevalence of Porcine Rotavirus Antigen and Associated Risk Factors in Pig-Raising Communities and Institutional Piggeries in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria by Delia T. A., Dzikwi-Emennaa A. A., Kwaga J. K. P., Kia G. S. N., Olufemi O. T., Otolorin G. R., Adanu A. W.

“…Porcine rotaviruses are potential reservoirs for genetic exchange with human rotaviruses. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence…”
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Molecular discrimination of Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma congolense isolates of Nigerian origin by C., I. Ogbaje, I., A. Lawal, J., K. P. Kwaga

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Abortion due to Brucella abortus in sheep in Nigeria by Ocholi, R A, Kwaga, J K P, Ajogi, I, Bale, J O O

“…This paper reports on a sporadic, naturally acquired infection of sheep with Brucella abortus on a privately owned farm in Toro near Bauchi, Nigeria. The…”
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An outbreak of ringworm caused by Trichophyton verrucosum in a group of calves in Vom, Nigeria by Dalis, J. S., Kazeem, H. M, Kwaga, J. K. P, Kwanashie, C. N

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Enterotoxigenicity and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Sub-clinical Bovine Mastitis Milk in Plateau State, Nigeria by Suleiman, A B, Umoh, V J, Kwaga, J K P, Shaibu, S J

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, enterotoxigenicity and antibiotic resistance of S. aureus from mastitic milk using standard procedures…”
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