Reducing Calf Mortality in Ethiopia
Morbidity and mortality of young stock present economic and production challenges to livestock producers globally. In Ethiopia, calf morbidity and mortality rates, particularly due to diarrhea and respiratory disease, are high, limiting production, incomes, and the ability of farmers to improve thei...
Main Authors: | Johanna T. Wong, Jennifer K. Lane, Fiona K. Allan, Gema Vidal, Ciara Vance, Meritxell Donadeu, Wendi Jackson, Veronica Nwankpa, Shubisa Abera, Getnet Abie Mekonnen, Nigatu Kebede, Berhanu Admassu, Kassaw Amssalu, Alemayehu Lemma, Tsegaw Fentie, Woutrina Smith, Andrew R. Peters |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/16/2126 |
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