Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Full Length Research Paper

Major causes of organ condemnation and associated financial loss in cattle slaughtered at Hawassa Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia

Shitaye Maseresha Berbersa
  • Shitaye Maseresha Berbersa
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
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Tilaye Shibbiru Mengistu*
  • Tilaye Shibbiru Mengistu*
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
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Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam
  • Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 27 July 2016
  •  Accepted: 15 September 2016
  •  Published: 31 October 2016

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