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Item Dirofilaria immitis infection in a three year old doberman: A case report(The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, 2011) Ajadi, R. A.; Omobowale, T. O.; Igado, O. O.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Adedokun, O. A.; Nottidge, H. OA three-year- old male Doberman that was presented at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with the complaint of anorexia, bloody diarrhea and weight loss was diagnosed with a chronic form of heartworm disease based on the findings at the physical examination which included a complete blood count, liver function tests and thoracic radiography. The physical examination revealed that the dog’s mucous membranes were pale and there was a copious bilateral mucopurulent ocular discharge present. There was subcutaneous oedema on the ventral thoracic region, while auscultation revealed tachypnea and an irregular heart rhythm. The results of the hematology and liver enzyme tests revealed moderate anaemia, which was normochromic and normocytic. There was mild neutrophilia, eosinopaenia and monocytopaenia. Both the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate transaminase (AST) were markedly elevated. Also, the serum albumin concentrations and the albumin/globulin ratio were both markedly lowered. The direct blood smear revealed that the dog was negative for both Babesia canis and Erlichia canis, but positive for microfilaria. The microfilaria was 309 ±30p in length and the anterior and posterior widths were 12±2.4p and 9±1.6ji, respectively. The lateral thoracic radiograph showed that the heart was normal in size, while the pulmonary vasculatures were visible and within normal range. The health of the dog improved following treatment with levamisole and gentaprim. This case confirms the efficacy of levamisole in combination with gentaprim in the management of canine heart worm disease.Item A case of eperythrozoonosis in royal python (Python requis) in zoological garden in Ibadan, Nigeria(Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2010-12) Sonibare, A. O.; Kumshe, H. A; Adejinmi, J. O.; Ajuwape, A. T. P.; Adedokun, O. A.; Adedokun, R. A. M.; Ayoade, G.O.; Akinboye, G.B.Eperythrozoonosis in Royal python reported. Clinical observations included dullness, paleness and jaundiced mucous membrane. Parasitological examination revealed rickettsiae, Eperythrozoon. Stressful condition associated with Royal python in captivity resulted in lower immunity and development of evident infection. Routine screening of Royal Python's prey to prevent transfer of ticks by contact is advocated.Item Intenstinal helminth and protozoan parasites of pigs reared under intensive management system in Ibadan, Nigeria(Tropical Veterinarian, 2001) Adejinmi, J. O.; Adedokun, O.A; Ayoade, G. O.; Obadua, A. A.Two hundred and seventy two pigs of different age groups reared in an intensive management system in 10 different locations in Ibadan were screened for intestinal helminth and protozoan parasites. The following incidences were recorded. Ascaris suum, 25.4% Oesophagostomuir. dentatus 13.6%, TricJiiiris suis, 10.7%; Strongylodes ransomi, 7.0%; Eimeria debliecki, 31.3%, Eimeria suis, 2.2% and Balantidium coli. 0.74%. Mixed infections with these parasites were common. No helminth egg was detected in all the piglets screened. The incidence of helminth parasites increased with age. So also was the worm burden. To prevent widespread infection with these parasites strict adherence to good management and hygiene in piggery pens is recommendedItem Effect of husbandry system on the incidence of lungworm {metastrongylus spp} in pigs in Ibadan, Nigeria(Tropical Veterinarian, 2001) Adedokun, O. A.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Ukoikpoko, G.B.Detection of helminth infection in pigs by faecal examination was carried out between the months of August and December 1998. Out of430 pigs 64 (14.9%) were positive for Metastrongylus spp. Of these, 10(15.6%) were adults/breeders, 40(62.5%) were weaners/growers, while 14(21.9%) were piglets. Infection rate 8.7% was found in exotic breeds, 15.3% in crossbreed and 100% in local breeds. All intensively managed farms werelungworm-freewhile28.57% and 100% infectionrate respectively, were found on semi-intensively and extensively managed piggeries. The implications of these findings to the pig industry in Nigeria are discussedItem Effects of Antibiotics, Salt and pH on the Hatchability of Fasciola Gigantica Eggs: Short Communication(Tropical Veterinarian, 2001) Adedokun, O. A.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Sadiq, N.A.; Enibe, O.F.A study was carried out to examine the effects of various antibiotics, salt concentrations and pH on the hatchability of F. gigantica eggs. It was observed that tetracycline concentration of 0.5mg/ml and above inhibited the development and hatching of F. gigantica eggs. Salt concentration of 1% gave low hatchability while 2% concentration and above strictly inhibited the hatching of the eggs. Acidic pH of 3-5 inhibited hatching of F. gigantica eggs while pH of 7-8 promoted hatching of eggs to above 3.4%. The possibility of employing the results of this study to fashion out a control measure against fasciolosis in farm animals is discussed.Item Anthropophilic nature of the brown dog tick, rhipicephalus sanguineus in Ibadan, Nigeria(Tropical Veterinarian, 2001) Sadiq, N .A.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Adedokun, A.O.A case of human infestation by the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latereille, 1806) is reported from a reclaimed area of land for human dwellings. The infestation is attributed to nonavailability of rodents, other game animals and reduced number of dogs used for gaming.