American Journal of Zoology

Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Evidence of Occurrence of Ancylostomaduodenale in Cameroon

    Deguy Dor Luogbou Nzu, Nguemaïm Ngoufo Flore, Romuald Issiaka Kamwa Ngassam, Laurentine Sumo, Palmer Masumbe Netongo, Wilfred Fon-Tarkeh MbachamII, Louis-Albert TchuemTchuente

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 53-56
    Received: 1 September 2020
    Accepted: 6 October 2020
    Published: 11 December 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajz.20200303.11
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    Abstract: Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale are the 2 major species of human hookworms occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. Up to date, without any hookworm species identification study, Necator americanus remains the only species reported in Cameroon. In order to identify hookworm species from two Health Districts in Cameroon, stool samples from ~ 10... Show More
  • Small Ruminant Production: Contributions, Management Practices and Challenges at Traditional Level in Rural Areas of Sierra Leone

    Abdulai Mahmood Conteh, Mahmud Emkay Sesay, Fatmata Sheriff, Marion Macorthor Maltina Sesay

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: 21 September 2020
    Accepted: 6 October 2020
    Published: 11 December 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajz.20200303.12
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    Abstract: Small ruminant production is an important animal husbandry practices practiced in developing countries including Sierra Leone. This current study was conducted in the Southern Part of Sierra Leone (Moyamba District) to investigate Small Ruminant Production (SRP) at the free-range management system concerning household contributions, practices, and ... Show More