Serum biochemical values of healthy adult one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) introduced into a sub-humid climate in Shika - Zaria, Nigeria

Journal of Camel Practice and Research

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 191-194

  Mohammed, A K ^a   Sackey, A K B ^b   Tekdek, L B ^b   Gefu, J O ^a  

^a AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

^b AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Camelus dromedaries; Nigeria; Serum biochemistry; Sub humid climate

Indexed keywords

CAMELIDAE; CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS;

EID: 49649092431     PISSN: 09716777     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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