African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Metagenomic analysis of enteric bacterial pathogens affecting the performance of dairy cows in smallholder productions systems

Vincent Habimana
  • Vincent Habimana
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rawlynce Cheruiyot Bett
  • Rawlynce Cheruiyot Bett
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Joshua Oluoch Amimo
  • Joshua Oluoch Amimo
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Felix Matura Kibegwa
  • Felix Matura Kibegwa
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Dedan Githae
  • Dedan Githae
  • Biosciences of East and Central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Joseph Owino Jung’a
  • Joseph Owino Jung’a
  • Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 16 March 2018
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2018
  •  Published: 07 May 2018

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