(Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffman extract protects against lead-induced neurodegeneration in cockerel chickens.

Lead (Pb) is a ubiquitous, non-biodegradable heavy metal contaminant with a significant impact on both human and animal health. The adverse effect of lead on health and productivity of avian species has received little attention. (Benth) belongs to Euphorbiaceae family and grows naturally in the Nigerian rain forest.

Gross morphometric study of the eyeball and tongue of the Nigerian local dog.

This study investigates the morphometry of two sense organs, the eyeball and tongue, of the Nigerian local dog (11 males, 14 females), all aged 2 years and above. The samples were grouped according to gender and weight (up to 12 kg or above that weight). The average values obtained for the weights of the left and right eyeballs and the tongue were 3.