Ovine and caprine brucellosis: World distribution and control/eradication strategies in West Asia/North Africa region

Small Ruminant Research

Volumn 62, Issue 1-2 SPEC. ISS., 2006, Pages 19-25

  Benkirane, A ^a  

^a INSTITUT AGRONOMIQUE ET VÉTÉRINAIRE HASSAN II   (Morocco)

Author keywords

Brucella melitensis; Control; Eradication; Geographical distribution; Goats; Sheep; West Asia and North Africa

Indexed keywords

BRUCELLA MELITENSIS; CAPRA; CAPRA HIRCUS; OVIS; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 32944472597     PISSN: 09214488     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2005.07.032     Document Type: Conference Paper

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