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

Review

Mechanism of retained placenta and its treatment by plant medicine in ruminant animals in Oromia, Ethiopia

Tagesu Abdisa
  • Tagesu Abdisa
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 01 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 18 April 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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