Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Full Length Research Paper

An observational and questionnaire based study on principles of herd health management on Jimma University dairy farms

Semayat Oyda
  • Semayat Oyda
  • Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, Wolaita Sodo University School of Veterinary, Southern Ethiopia.
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Teferi Mandado
  • Teferi Mandado
  • Department of Livestock and Fishery Resources, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 16 May 2018
  •  Accepted: 20 June 2018
  •  Published: 31 August 2018

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