I.I. Oke, T. Francis, K.Y. Kaboshio, J. Yayi, I. Mallam* Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 22 October 2025; accepted for publication 8 May 2026) email: mallamiliya2011@gmail.com Abstract. This study inve

Z.I. Aliyu1*, K.H. Ahmad 2, B.R. Gandi 1, K.Y. Kaboshio 1, J. Yayi 1, J. Ibrahim 1 1Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeri