Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

Year: 2009
Volume: 8
Issue: 5
Page No. 883 - 887

Seroprevalence of Cysticercosis and Intestinal Parasitism in Pigs in Jos Metropolis

Authors : R.P. Weka and E.I. Ikeh

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