The role of parasitic diseases as causes of mortality in small ruminants in a high-potential farming area in central Kenya

A 15-year retrospective study was performed to determine the role of parasitic diseases in causing mortalities in small ruminants. In total, 115 (32 %) sheep were diagnosed as having been killed by parasitic diseases out of 366 that died as a result of disease. The major cause of mortality was helmi...

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Main Authors: J. Kagira, P.W.N. Kanyari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2001-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/638