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

Study on prevalence and identification of ixodid ticks in cattle in Gursum district, East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Takele Tesgera
  • Takele Tesgera
  • National Veterinary Institute, Addis Ababa University College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Ethiopia.
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Fikru Regassa
  • Fikru Regassa
  • National Veterinary Institute, Addis Ababa University College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Ethiopia.
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Bulto Giro
  • Bulto Giro
  • National Veterinary Institute, Addis Ababa University College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Ethiopia.
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Abdinur Mohammed
  • Abdinur Mohammed
  • National Veterinary Institute, Addis Ababa University College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 08 November 2016
  •  Accepted: 21 December 2016
  •  Published: 30 April 2017

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