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Haematology parameters of West African dwarf rams fed velvet bean (mucuna pruriens) ensiled with whole maize stover
The haematological characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) Rams fed velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) foliage ensiled with whole maize were determined. Twenty (20) growing rams aged 10-15 months with mean weight ranging between 11.75-12.00kg were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments comprisi...
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