Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

Year: 2012
Volume: 11
Issue: 11
Page No. 1780 - 1783

Toxoplasmosis in Captive Eastern Grey Kangaroos (Macropus giganteus)

Authors : Ned I. de la Cruz-Hernandez, Veronica Carvajal-de la Fuente and Gerardo H. Flores-Gutierrez

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