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 and abnormalities of organ condemnation and financial loss in cattle slaughtered at Dessie municipal abattior North Eastern Ethiopia

Yalew Tefera*
  • Yalew Tefera*
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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Zewdu Mesfin
  • Zewdu Mesfin
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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Wedajo Muleta
  • Wedajo Muleta
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 05 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 12 June 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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