Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

Year: 2010
Volume: 9
Issue: 14
Page No. 1918 - 1924

Endemic Contagious Agalactia in Sheep and Goats: Clinical Evaluation, Treatment and Vaccination

Authors : Hasan Ceyhun Macun, Naci Ocal, Murat Karahan, Bugrahan Bekir Yagci, Hakan Kalender and Recep Kalin

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