African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

A study on prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis in selected areas of Konta Special Woreda, Southern Ethiopia

Ataro Abera
  • Ataro Abera
  • Department of Agriculture, Dawuro Zone, Ethiopia.
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Berhanu Sibhat
  • Berhanu Sibhat
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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Andualem Tonamo
  • Andualem Tonamo
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Madawalabu University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 29 September 2015
  •  Accepted: 29 October 2015
  •  Published: 11 February 2016

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