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

Prevalence, gross pathological lesions and financial losses of bovine Fasciolosis in Arba Minch Municipal Abattoir, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Mandefrot Meaza
  • Mandefrot Meaza
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Abayneh Keda
  • Abayneh Keda
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Biresaw Serda
  • Biresaw Serda
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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Mishamo Sulayman
  • Mishamo Sulayman
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 16 September 2016
  •  Accepted: 28 December 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2017

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