Helminths of veterinary and zoonotic importance in Nigerian ruminants: a 46-year meta-analysis (1970–2016) of their prevalence and distribution

Helminths of veterinary and zoonotic importance in Nigerian ruminants: a 46-year meta-analysis (1970–2016) of their prevalence and distribution

Abstract Background The livestock industry plays a vital role in the economy of Nigeria. It serves as a major source of income and livelihood for majority of Nigerians who are rural settlers and contributes about 5.2% to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Helminths however, cause economic lo...

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Main Authors: Solomon Ngutor Karshima, Beatty-Viv Maikai, Jacob Kwada Paghi Kwaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Cestodes
Geographical distribution
Helminths
Nematodes
Nigeria
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-018-0438-z

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