Clinical Pharmacology Unit
The Clinical Pharmacology Unit of the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UNIMAID VTH) is dedicated to promoting the safe, effective, and responsible use of veterinary medicines in animal healthcare and production systems. The unit provides specialized services in veterinary drug therapy, pharmacological consultation, medication management, toxicology, and clinical research.
The unit plays an important role in supporting clinicians, researchers, livestock owners, and veterinary students through evidence-based therapeutic practices aimed at improving animal health outcomes while ensuring public safety and food security.
Our team of experienced veterinary pharmacologists and clinicians provides guidance on appropriate drug selection, dosage administration, antimicrobial stewardship, adverse drug reactions, and rational therapeutic interventions for various animal species.
Core Services
- Veterinary drug therapy and medication management
- Clinical pharmacological consultations
- Toxicology investigations and poison management
- Antimicrobial resistance awareness and stewardship
- Drug efficacy and safety monitoring
- Therapeutic research and clinical trials
- Professional training and academic support
The unit also contributes actively to veterinary education, scientific research, and policy discussions relating to drug use, veterinary public health, and sustainable livestock healthcare practices.
