Veterinary Research

Year: 2010
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Page No. 9 - 13

Changes in Some Haematological Values Associated with Mixed Trypanosoma congolense and Haemonchus contortus Infection in Yankassa Sheep

Authors : S.O. Okaiyeto, O.J. Ajanusi, A.K. Sackey and L.B. Tekdek

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