International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 287

Full Length Research Paper

Factors affecting the hatchability of snail eggs (Archachatina marginata) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

N. R. Banla
  • N. R. Banla
  • Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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A. T. Niba
  • A. T. Niba
  • Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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N. P. Tuncha
  • N. P. Tuncha
  • Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Guiekep N. A. J.
  • Guiekep N. A. J.
  • Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Helvia T.
  • Helvia T.
  • Helvy Farms Upskill Research, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Fonteh F.
  • Fonteh F.
  • Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 27 June 2021
  •  Accepted: 13 December 2021
  •  Published: 31 August 2022

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