Genetic analysis of Toxocara spp. in stray cats and dogs in Van province, Eastern Turkey
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2018-0042 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608
Language: English
Page range: 291 - 295
Submitted on: Mar 29, 2018
Accepted on: Aug 27, 2018
Published on: Oct 23, 2018
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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