Epidermal morphology of west african okra Abelmoschus caillei (A. Chev.) Stevels from south western Nigeria

A study of the micro-morphology of 53 accessions of West African Okra was undertaken using light microscopy techniques. Results showed that epidermal cells are polygonal, isodiametric and irregularly shaped with different anticlinal cell wall patterns. Stomata type is 100% paracytic and 100% amphistomatic in distribution among the accessions studied. Stomatal indices ranged from 12.23 to 24.34 with 43.40% accessions ranging between 18.00 to 21.00. Stomatal were more frequently on the abaxial surface. Similarly, stomata on the abaxial surface are relatively larger than those of the adaxial surface and stomatal pore sizes also showed similar trend. Trichomes were widely distributed, eglandular, solitary and unicellular types are recorded. These occur in three forms namely, unicellular filiform, unicellular conical and stellate hairs. Variations observed in the structure and distributions of the trichomes were discussed. These micro-morphological features are regarded diagnostic in this species-caillei rather for circumscription among accessions studied

Oral treatment of Eimeria tenella-infected broilers using aqueous extract of wild mushroom (Ganoderma sp): Effect on haematological parameters and histopathology lesions

In Nigeria, wild Ganoderma species of mushroom grows in abundance during the rainy season. Studies were conducted to evaluate the haematological parameters and the histopathology lesions in organs ofbroilers treated with aqueous extract of wild Ganoderma sp. Blood and organs were collected for haematology and histopathology, respectively. The haematological analysis showed a slight drop in packed cell volume (PCV) in the birds of group A (23.5% ± 0.7), B (28.0 % ± 2.8) and C (27.5 % ± 0.7) at 7 weeks of age, one week after infection with Eimeria tenella. The values of haemoglobin (Hb), red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC) were within normal range in all the groups and seemed to bear no direct relationship to the treatment using either the wild mushroom or amprolium. The values showed considerable variations characterized by a wide range of normal values (Hb = 8.5 ± 0.0 - 14.9±1.52 g/dl; RBC = 1.9 ± 0.18 - 8.6 ± 0.78 x1012/L; WBC = 2.0 ± 0.92 - 8.5 ± 0.49 x109/L). Histopathology showed mild lymphocytic infiltration in the liver of the broilers. The lesions could not be linked to the use of mushroom or amprolium, as both treated and untreated birds had similar lesions in their organs. It was concluded that the mushroom has no deleterious or adverse effects on the organs of treated birds.Keywords: Medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Eimeria tenella, haematological values, histopathology lesions, broiler

Huge Mucinous Cystadenoma Presenting as an Acute Abdomen in the Puerperium

Adnexa masses occur in one out of two hundred pregnancies (1). Many are benign ovarian cysts diagnosed in women during antenatal care and managed conservatively with success. Occasionally, ovarian accidents occur that necessitate emergency surgeries. However, in women, unbooked during pregnancy, presentation to hospital may occur for the first time in the puerperium and it may pose a diagnostic challenge. We present the case of a 33-year old multipara who presented with acute abdomen in the puerperium. The initial diagnosis was that of a ruptured uterus until ultrasound scan and intraoperative findings proved otherwise. Keyword: Acute abdomen, mucinous cystadenoma, ovary, puerperiu

Risk Factors Associated With Canine Parvovirus Enteritis In Vom And Environs

No Abstract. Animal Research International Vol. 2 (3) 2005 pp. 366-36

Prevalence of ascites in local and exotic breed of dogs in Jos Metropolis

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Clinical evaluation of dogs with ascites in Jos-Metropolis, Plateau State

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