Prevalence of brucellosis in nomadic herds of dromedaries in Borno State, Nigeria

Journal of Camel Practice and Research

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 135-138

  Adamu, N B ^a   Okoh, A E J ^a   Azunku, U J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Borno state; Brucellosis; Camel; Nigeria; Nomadic herds; Prevalence

Indexed keywords

BRUCELLA; CAMELIDAE; CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS;

EID: 49649083116     PISSN: 09716777     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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