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 of small ruminant trypanosomosis in Assosa and Homosha districts, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, North West of Ethiopia

Zelalem Ayana
  • Zelalem Ayana
  • Jimma University college of Agriculture and veterinary medicine,Ethiopia
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Diriba Lemma
  • Diriba Lemma
  • Asella Regional veterinary laboratory, Ethiopia
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Birhanu Abera
  • Birhanu Abera
  • Asella Regional veterinary laboratory, Ethiopia
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Eyob Eticha
  • Eyob Eticha
  • Asella Regional veterinary laboratory, Ethiopia
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  •  Received: 17 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 18 March 2015
  •  Published: 31 May 2015

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