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

Study on prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and density of its vectors in three selected districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Zemedkun Gona
  • Zemedkun Gona
  • Agricultural Research Center Wolaita Zone District, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
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Ayichew Teshale
  • Ayichew Teshale
  • Wolaita Sodo University School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
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Alebachew Tilahun
  • Alebachew Tilahun
  • Wolaita Sodo University School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
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  •  Accepted: 27 February 2016
  •  Published: 30 September 2016

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