Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 489

Full Length Research Paper

Study of the status of collection, utilization and marketing of hides and skins in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Amistu Kuma
  • Amistu Kuma
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, College of Agriculture, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita, Ethiopia.
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Feleke Assefa*
  • Feleke Assefa*
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, College of Agriculture, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 17 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 November 2016
  •  Published: 28 February 2017

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