International Journal of Veterinary Sciences Research
June 2019, Volume 5, 2, pp 23-31
Haemosporidian, Aegyptinella species, Leucocytozoon species, Haemoproteus species, Plasmodium specie, Muscovy ducks, Gombe State, Nigeria.
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