LATEST VOLUME AND ISSUE   (Volume 16, Issue 1: 2026)

207. Occurrence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in chicken meat sampled in Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
Abdulrahman Mohammed, Sani Mohammed, Yusuf M. Lekko, Adamu S. Saidu and Dija A. Thliza
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1242 – 1248.

208. Microbiome from prepuces of household cats and hunting dogs in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of aerobic bacteria isolated from the prepuces
Innocent D. Peter, Chinaza G. Anih, Ezekiel Yama, Abdulhamid Abba, Kefas D. Malgwi, Kingsley U. Ezema, Dauda Iliyasu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1249 – 1258.

209. Cerebellar malacia in seven-day old broiler chicks: suspected case of avian encephalomyelitis
Adetolase A. Bakre, Olanrewaju S. Olaifa, Ayomikun E. Oyesiji and Al-Amin A. Olojede
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1259 – 1268.

210. Synthesis of chloroquine derivatives and their in vitro screening for anti-malarial and anti-oxidant activity
Solomon I. Attah, Joy C. Ezugwu, Efeturi A. Onoabedje, Benjamin E. Ezema, Festus C. Madubuchi, Cosmas C. Eze, Ifeoma V. Okonkwo, Fidelia N. Ibeanu and Benedict O. Onyejekwe
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1269 – 1278.

211. Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in Abia Central, Abia State, Nigeria: Causes, risk factors, economic impacts and determinants
Oluchi M. Kenneth-Chukwu, Uzochukwu K. Chukwu and Robinson C. Unigwe
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1279 – 1292.

212. Rupture of the peroneus tertius muscle in a five-year-old Argentine mare: A case report
Umar A. Maina, Adama M. Abdullahi, Haruna B. Galadima, Mohammed A. Idris and Saidu I. Ngulde
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1293 – 1299.

213. The use of human urine test strips (HUTS) for urinalysis in animals: comparison of urine glucose levels of horses as determined using HUTS and a biochemical analyzer
Jacintha C. Chukwuma, Arinzechukwu S. Ezema, Chioma U. Nwaigwe and John I. Ihedioha
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1300 – 1309.

214. Hypocalcaemia in an eight-month-old lactating New Zealand White rabbit doe: A case report
Kazeem B. Sanni, Mohammed Babashani, Fadila N. Shehu, Adams A. Tijani, Nuraddeen B. Ibrahim, Abubakar Usman, Nuhu Suleiman, Mujeeb Akaso and Isiyaku Yau
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1310 – 1315.

215. Case report of sarcoptic mange and anaplasmosis in a three-year-old ewe in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Adama M. Abdullahi, Umar A. Maina, Haruna B. Galadima and Saidu I. Ngulde
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1316 – 1322.

216. Effects of post-operative vitamin C therapy on surgical wound and adrenal histopathology, serum electrolytes and haematological markers of stress in albino rats
Ihemdirim C. Unamba-Oparah, Chioma Unamba-Oparah and Mishael I. Ogide
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1323 – 1332.

217. Effects of early Newcastle disease (ND) virus infection of chicken pullets on their antibody response to ND virus challenge and ND vaccinations later in the life of the layer chickens
Ifeanyichukwu Onyema, Chukwunonso Ezeasor, Jacinta N. Omeke, Nkechi H. Ikenna-Ezeh, Chelsea O. Nnorum, Didacus C. Eze and Wilfred S. Ezema
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1333 – 1339.

218. Exposure of juvenile Clarias gariepinus to sub-lethal levels of bisphenol A: Effects on oxidative stress marker levels and histology of the gills and muscles
Ebunoluwa R. Asenuga and Osemudiamen A. Edene
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1340 – 1352.

219. Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in freshwater catfish (Clarias gariepinus) sampled in Nsukka Nigeria, and risk factors for its spread
Innocent O. Nwankwo, Obichukwu C. Nwobi and David C. Kanu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1353 – 1365.

220. Campylobacter jejuni as an emerging abortifacient pathogen in small ruminants: Pathophysiology, placental tropism, economic, zoonotic and One Health implications, prevention and control – A review
Ugochinyere J. Njoga and Emmanuel O. Njoga
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1366 – 1383.

221. Appraisal of the nutritional and microbiota management practices of Nigerian veterinary clinicians when parvoviral enteritis occurs in dogs
Babatunde I. Olowu, Abdulhakeem O. Azeez, Oluwaloni B. Tinubu, Nahimah O. Idris, Al-Amin A. Olojede, Maryam E. Zakariya, Halima Muhammad, Mahmudah A. Akande, Esther N. Ibeh,  Augustine I. Tonga, Olumuyiwa A. Adejumobi and Daniel O. Oluwayelu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1384 – 1403.

222. Colibacillosis caused by multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli in nineteen‐weeks‐old layer chicken flock at Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria: A case report
Nkechi H. Ikenna-Ezeh, Arinzechukwu S. Ezema, Mmesoma E. Arungwa, Ngozi J. Ogbue, Ifeoma G. Eze, Chidinma M. Onyeke, Muoneme C. Nnadi and Madubuike U. Anyanwu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1404 – 1415.

223. Effects of orally administered aqueous extract of Phoenix dactylifera (date) seeds on reproductive hormones, sperm parameters, testicular oxidative stress, and histology in male Wistar rats
Blessing Francis and Jessica Erhunmwunse
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1416 – 1426.

224. Knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of fish farmers regarding water quality management and antimicrobial usage in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Paschal U. Umeakuana, Adeyinka O. Agbato, Reuphina C. Ilo and Victor O. Kolawole
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1427 – 1438.

225. Effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome ethanolic extract on the serum biochemistry and haematology profile of mice in a four-day suppressive test against experimental Plasmodium berghei infection
Ruffina N. Adimonyemma and Patience O. Ubachukwu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1439 – 1457.

226. Changes in nutrient content of quail (Coturnix coturnix) eggs stored at room (25°C) and refrigerator (4°C) temperatures for 28 days
Chinwe J. Aronu, Anne Morgan, Patience C. Ugwu, Chimdinma G. Aronu and John I. Ihedioha
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1458 – 1467.

227. Assisted reproductive technologies in livestock production and veterinary medicine: Biological foundations, innovations and field applications – A review
Ugochinyere J. Njoga
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 1468 – 1482.