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    a. *Correspondence: E-mail:alimialimi@gmail.com; Tel:+2348MANAGEMENT OF CHAIN BURN IN ONE-YEAR OLD NIGERIAN LOCAL CROSS-BRED DOG: CASE REPORT
    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 2018-10) Alimi O.A.; Amid S.A.; Adediran S.O.; Abdulkadir S.Z.; Aliyu A.; Lawal F.M.; Daodu O.B.; Ahmed O.A.; Adeyanju J.B.
    A one-year old Nigerian local cross-bred dog was presented on November 15, 2016 at the Small Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Nigeria with the chief complaint of wound on the neck at the point where a chain was applied on the neck from when the patient was younger. Physical examination of the animal was carried out and the vital parameters determined and recorded. A chain was observed on the neck of the dog with a peripheral wound into the neck muscles at about 4th-6thcervical vertebrae. The wounds were more severe at the dorsal and ventral aspects of the neck. The case was diagnosed as a burn wound due to a very tight-fitting neck chain and referred to the Small Animal Surgery Unit, where it was managed by removal of the chain, primary closure of the wound after mechanical debriding and placement of an improvised drainage tube. The drainage tube was removed on day 8 while the sutures were removed on day 15 post-surgery. This case was the first of such to be observed in the locality and reported to enlighten Veterinarians on its possible management and to educate and create awareness among clients on the use of neck collar before placing a leash/chain rather than placing the chain or leash directly on the neck of the animal. This report further showcases the simple neglect form of cruelty to animals resulting in neck chain burn and its management
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    Cross-species surveillance and risk factors associated with Avian Coronavirus in North-Central and South West Regions of Nigeria
    (The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, 2021-03-25) Daodu O.B.; Jokotola P.T.; Omowon A.A.; Olorunshola I.D.; Ahmed O.A.; Raufu I.A.; Raji M.A.; Daodu O.C.
    Infectious bronchitis viral (IBV) (Avian coronavirus) diseases is among the major reproductive diseases affecting the avian production in Africa. There is scanty information on its current status and vaccination compliance among captive wild birds (CWB) and indigenous chickens (LC) in Nigeria. This study aimed to assess the exposure and the risk factors associated with IBV in CWB and LC from North-central and South west regions of Nigeria. Sera samples from 218 LC and 43 CWB were examined for IBV IgG using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Also, owners of LC and managers of CWB were interviewed using a pre-tested structured checklist. An overall IBV prevalence of 42.9% (112/261) was obtained. Captive wild birds and indigenous chickens had 11.6% (5/43) and 49.1% (107/218) prevalence respectively with a significant difference (p< 0.0001, OR= 7.3, 95% CI= 2.8-19.3). Also, geo-location indicated significant difference in IBV exposure among birds (p<0.034). Furthermore, the study showed that there had never been laboratory screening on all acquired wild birds for exposure to infectious agents in the study location while none of these birds (LB/CWB) had history of vaccination. Since IBV is endemic in Nigeria, the use of vaccine for prophylactic measure should be advocated among LC and CWB owners in order to avoid unnecessary losses. Also, the essence of screening for infectious agents in newly acquired wild birds should be considered crucial for health sustenance and public safety.