The efficacy of a 10% aqueous Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed extract for tick control in Small East African and Toggenburg female goat kids in Tanzania

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 83-88

  Schwalbach, L M J ^a   Greyling, J P C ^a   David, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Goats; Neem seed extract; Ticks

Indexed keywords

ACARI; ANIMALIA; AZADIRACHTA INDICA; CAPRA HIRCUS;

EID: 0141989655     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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