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

A study on gross and histopathological pulmonary lesions of cattle slaughtered at Abergelle Abattoir, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Kidane Workelul Yalew
  • Kidane Workelul Yalew
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary, Mekelle University, Kelamino, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
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Nesibu Awol
  • Nesibu Awol
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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Yishak Tsegay
  • Yishak Tsegay
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary, Mekelle University, Kelamino, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
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Haftay Abraha
  • Haftay Abraha
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary, Mekelle University, Kelamino, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
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Hailesilassie W/mariam
  • Hailesilassie W/mariam
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary, Mekelle University, Kelamino, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 12 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 18 April 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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