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

Epidemiological study on ectoparasite infestation of small ruminants in Sodo Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia

Yishak Israel,
  • Yishak Israel,
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Jigjiga University, P.O.Box 1020, Jijiga Town, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.
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Tsegalem Abera
  • Tsegalem Abera
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Jigjiga University, P.O.Box 1020, Jijiga Town, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.
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Befekadu Urga Wakayo*
  • Befekadu Urga Wakayo*
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Jigjiga University, P.O.Box 1020, Jijiga Town, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 16 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 February 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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