African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6861

Full Length Research Paper

Concepts and key issues of ethnoveterinary medicine in Africa: A review of its application in Zimbabwe

Marandure T.
  • Marandure T.
  • Department of Animal Science, Stellenbosch University, P. Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 06 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 12 August 2015
  •  Published: 19 May 2016

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