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Trypanosomosis and phenotypic features of four indigenous cattle breeds in an Ethiopian field study.
Veterinary parasitology - 31 May 2011
Stein Jennie, Ayalew Workneh, Rege Ed, Mulatu Woudyalew, Lemecha Hailemariam, Tadesse Yaregal, Tekle Tilahun, Philipsson Jan
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We conducted a two-part study in the native home areas of four cattle breeds, Abigar, Gurage, Horro and Sheko, in south-western Ethiopia. The first part of the study investigated livestock keeper knowledge about trypanosomosis and trypanotolerance. For each breed 60 livestock keepers were interviewed, resulting in a total of 240 interviews. The second part of the study focused on biological evidence for...
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