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

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of agro-pastoralists on tsetse fly(Glossina sp.) in Western Serengeti Tanzania

Mechtilda Byamungu
  • Mechtilda Byamungu
  • Vector and Vector-Borne Diseases Research Institute P. O. Box 1026 Tanga, Tanzania.
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Gamba Nkwengulila
  • Gamba Nkwengulila
  • Zoology Department, University of Dar-se-salaam P. O. Box 35064 Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.
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Sebastian Matembo
  • Sebastian Matembo
  • Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries P. O. Box 9152 Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 20 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 26 September 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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