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: 204

Full Length Research Paper

Haemonchosis: A review on dreaded strongylosis that affects the zootechnical performance of sheep

Christian Cocou DANSOU
  • Christian Cocou DANSOU
  • Zootechnical Research and Livestock System Unit (URSoZE), Laboratory of Animal and Fisheries Science (LaSAH), National University of Agriculture (UNA), 01 BP: 55 Porto-Novo, Benin.
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Julienne KUISEU
  • Julienne KUISEU
  • Zootechnical Research and Livestock System Unit (URSoZE), Laboratory of Animal and Fisheries Science (LaSAH), National University of Agriculture (UNA), 01 BP: 55 Porto-Novo, Benin.
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Pascal Abiodoun OLOUNLADE
  • Pascal Abiodoun OLOUNLADE
  • Laboratory of Ethnopharmacology and Animal Health (LESA), Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Benin.
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Erick Virgile Bertrand AZANDO
  • Erick Virgile Bertrand AZANDO
  • Laboratory of Ethnopharmacology and Animal Health (LESA), Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Benin.
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Latifou LAGNIKA
  • Latifou LAGNIKA
  • Faculty of Agronomy (FA), University of Parakou (UP), BP 123 Parakou, Benin.
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Andre Boha ABOH
  • Andre Boha ABOH
  • 4Laboratory of Biochemistry and Bioactive Natural Substances, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, 04BP 0320, Cotonou, Benin.
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Patrick A. EDORH
  • Patrick A. EDORH
  • Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health (LTEH), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Benin.
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Mawule Sylvie HOUNZANGBE-ADOTE
  • Mawule Sylvie HOUNZANGBE-ADOTE
  • Laboratory of Ethnopharmacology and Animal Health (LESA), Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Benin.
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  •  Received: 21 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 29 March 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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