Detection of Babesia spp. in Free-Ranging Pukus, Kobus vardonii, on a Game Ranch in Zambia |
Munang'andu, Hetron Mweemba
(Norwegian School of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Section of Aquatic Medicine and Nutrition)
Munyeme, Musso (Department of Disease Control, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia) Nambota, Andrew Mubila (Department of Disease Control, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia) Nalubamba, King Shimumbo (Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia) Siamudaala, Victor M. (Kavango Transfrontier Wild Animal) |
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