Rectal swabs (feacal) samples were collected from 518 sheep across Sokoto state and processed for Campylobacter organisms. Of a total of 518 samples, 93(18.0%) yielded Campylobacter organisms. The Campylobacter species isolated in this study were Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter lari and Campylobacter upsaliensis. The most frequently isolated Campylobacter species was C. ...

The effect of dry season supplementation with crop-residue-based rations on bodyweight, scrotal circumference and serum testosterone concentrations in Red Sokoto weaner bucks at 5, 6 and 7 months of age was investigated in the present study. There were 7 treatment groups which were fed a positive control ration (conventional concentrate) fed at 1 and 2% of the bucks’ bodyweights (Rations 1A and...

Through regulating thyroid physiology, thyrotropin influences the activities of hormones, including thermogenesis and adaptation to ambient thermal challenges. This study aimed at evaluating some endogenous factors (breed, sex, age body mass index; BMI) season on circulating concentration in Red Sokoto Sahel goats. A total 120 goats were sampled, comprising (n = 20) each during peak cold-dry (C...