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: 415

Full Length Research Paper

A cross-sectional study on bovine Schistosomiasis in and around Kemissie,Dawa Cheffa District

Alemu Aylate
  • Alemu Aylate
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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Mohammed Hussen
  • Mohammed Hussen
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Alebachew Tilahun
  • Alebachew Tilahun
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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Ashenafi Kiros
  • Ashenafi Kiros
  • Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, National Animal Health Diagnostic and Investigation Center
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  •  Received: 31 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 23 September 2016
  •  Published: 03 April 2017

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