LATEST VOLUME AND ISSUE   (Volume 16, Issue 2: 2026)

233. Evolving epidemiological patterns of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Implications for preparedness and One Health systems in Africa – A review
Patricia I. Otuh, Ifeoma V. Ugwueke, Udoka C. Unigwe, Reginald I. Igwe, Anna E. Nwaezza Ugwu, Nnenna M. Otta
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1534 – 1552.

234. Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in chickens slaughtered at Samaru and Sabon Gari live bird markets in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ibrahim Isah, Ntozi S. Sincere, Ahmed Saleh, Kuburat H. Yusuf, Yusuf Magaji, Mohammad B. Aliyu and Joseph O. Ajanusi
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1553 – 1559.

235. Comparative evaluation of the sedative and analgesic effects of chlorpromazine, diazepam and xylazine in the Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris)
Celestine O. Ukwueze, Ifunanya J. Ukwueze, Rachael O. Ibom and Ernest C. Nweze
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1560 – 1572.

236. Occurrence of and economic losses associated with foetal wastage in cattle, sheep and goats slaughtered at Wurukum abattoir, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Philomena M. Ikye-Tor, Emmanuella A. Alumbugu, Terungwa J. Ikye-Tor, Veronica O. Ameh, Sabina M. Num-Adom and Lohodedoo Y. Ishima
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1573 – 1584.

237. Administration of methanolic leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata to Wistar rats: Effects on haematology, serum biochemistry and tissue levels of oxidative stress markers
Sabina M.  Num-Adom and Justin Gbayange
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1585 – 1596.

238. Gross, morphometric and histologic study of the lower respiratory tract of the cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Muhammad F. Rilwan, James O. Nzalak and Mansur Zubairu
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1597 – 1606.

239. Mechanisms of cortisol-mediated inhibition of reproductive hormones in heat stressed cows: A mini-review
Ndernen Ornguga
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1607 – 1617.

240. Preliminary evaluation of the radiographic anatomy, gastrointestinal transit dynamics and sedation response of the Graceful chameleon (Chamaeleo gracilis)
Babatola O. Fabiyi, Francis T. Alabi and Adenike O. Olatunji-Akioye
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1618 – 1629.

241. One Health epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance profile of Pasteurella multocida in Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) and aquatic environments in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Jallailudeen R. Lawal, Fatima A. Lawan, Juliana J. Ndahi, Hadiza K. Gazali, Kingsley U. Ezema and Arhyel G. Balami
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1630 – 1647.

242. Effects of chrono-nutritional feeding (timed feeding) strategies on thermoregulation, respiratory rate and oxidative stress status of broiler chickens raised under humid tropical conditions
Ifeanyichukwu C. Egbuniwe and Esohe S. Felix
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1648 – 1669.

243. Retrospective evaluation of theriogenology cases handled at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, between 2013 and 2024
Moyinoluwa J. Onoja, Ifeoluwakishii S. Ajiyo and Matthew O. Oyeyemi
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1670 – 1683.

244. Gross morphometry, histology and stereological evaluation of the ovaries and oviducts of young chicken pullets given oral sulfaquinoxaline-diaveridine therapy for varied durations before onset of egg production
Mansur Zubairu, Muhammad H. Sulaiman, Magdalene N. Ali, Waziri I. Musa, Tauheed A. Muazu, Abdullahi Baso, Sherif O. Ajeigbe and Ese Abiyere
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1684 – 1692.

245. Occurrence and antibiotic resistance profile of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli 0157:H7 isolated from fresh and grilled beef meant for human consumption in Osun State, Nigeria
Adetunji B. Oriolowo, Olayemi K. Bolatito and Victoria O. Adetunji
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1693 – 1702.

246. Cross-sectional survey of antimicrobial resistance awareness, antimicrobial use practices and resistance risk pathways in poultry production and distribution systems in Northeastern Nigeria
Jallailudeen R. Lawal, Fatima A. Lawan, Juliana J. Ndahi, Hadiza K. Gazali and Arhyel G. Balami
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1703 – 1721.

247. Assessment of post-operative pain in dogs using the Glasgow composite measure pain scale–short form (CMPS-SF), and the relationship between CMPS-SF scores and selected physiological parameters
Zainab B. Yusuf, Aishatu U. Zaifada, Mohammed A. Idris and Muhammad M. Kafi
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1722 – 1732.

248. Conservative surgical management of traumatic penile laceration in a dog, using adjunctive medical-grade honey: A case report
Babatola O. Fabiyi, Foluso B. Bolaji-Alabi, Noah S. Oyetayo and Adenike O. Olatunji-Akioye
JVAS 2026, Volume 16, Issue 2, pages 1733 – 1740.