Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

Year: 2020
Volume: 19
Issue: 4
Page No. 43 - 46

Evaluation of Body Condition Score in Ankole Cattle in Nyagatare District of Rwanda

Authors : Nadine Kabasingiza, Gilbert Mutoni and Mupenzi Mutimura

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