An eight-year-old female buffalo was presented with a history of progressive tail infection characterised by sloughing of the superficial skin, swelling, drying of the distal tail portion and poor response to previous antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic wound management....
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3429
Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from food-producing animals is an important concern for animal health, food safety, and public health. This study investigated antimicrobial resistance patterns, multidrug resistance, and phenotypic extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) prod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3428
This preliminary field survey assessed breed diversity, dairy performance, and husbandry practices of cattle and buffaloes maintained in selected commercial dairy farms of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, India. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on four purposi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3427
Background: Campylobacter coli is a major foodborne pathogen commonly associated with swine and poses significant public health risks through contaminated pork and environmental exposure. This study assessed the occurrence, antimicrobial resistance profiles and seasonal dynamics...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3426
A total of two hundred (200) unsexed day-old broiler chicks Ross 308 strain were used to view the impact of varying levels miracle leaf (Bryophyllum pinnatum) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and blood profiles of broiler chickens. The birds were randomly allotted in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3425
This study evaluated the effects of four natural spices used as dietary additives on selected gut microbial populations in cockerels. A total of 126 Isa Brown cockerels, aged 8 weeks, were assigned to seven dietary treatments in a completely randomised design, with three replicat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3424
This study evaluated the effects of a composite Ficus spp. leaf powder, prepared from Ficus exasperata, Ficus carica, and Ficus thonningii, on serum biochemical indices, muscle antioxidant status, and organ weights of broiler chickens exposed to dietary aflatoxin B1. A total of 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3423
This study evaluated the effects of composite Ficus spp. leaf powder on haematological indices, testicular sperm reserve and selected serum biomarkers in Isa Brown and Rhode Island Red cocks fed aflatoxin B1-contaminated diets. One hundred and fifty sexually mature cocks, compris...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3422
Background: Rapid urbanisation and changing dietary patterns in Lesotho have increased reliance on expensive maize-based livestock feeds, creating interest in locally available agricultural by-products, including potato peels, as low-cost feed resources for broiler production. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i3421
Natural pastures are integral to livestock production in Kenya and remain the primary feed source for grazing animals nationwide. Kenya has extensive and diverse natural grazing ecosystems that support cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and wildlife across pastoral and mixed farming s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2420