Veterinary Research

Year: 2010
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Page No. 32 - 37

Factors Affecting Seasonal Prevalence of Blood Parasites in Dairy Cattle in Omdurman Locality, Sudan

Authors : M.A. Safieldin, A.E. Gadir and K.H. Elmalik

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