Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 208

Full Length Research Paper

A study on prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthiasis of sheep and goats in and around Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia

Samuel Kelemework
  • Samuel Kelemework
  • Clinician in Guba Korcha Governmental Clinic, Ethiopia.
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Alebachew Tilahun*
  • Alebachew Tilahun*
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Eskziaw Benalfew
  • Eskziaw Benalfew
  • Bench Maji Zone Urban Development Department, Ethiopia.
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Abebaw Getachew
  • Abebaw Getachew
  • Agarfa Federal Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education Training, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 07 April 2016
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2016
  •  Published: 31 October 2016

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