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: 202

Review

Review on the epidemiological features of equine Endoparasites in Ethiopia

Dagim Berhanu Gebresilassie
  • Dagim Berhanu Gebresilassie
  • Department of Animal and Range Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Madda Walabu University, P. O. Box 247, Bale Robe, Ethiopia.
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Bamlaku Andarge
  • Bamlaku Andarge
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University, P. O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 04 April 2018
  •  Accepted: 24 May 2018
  •  Published: 31 August 2018

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