Greener Journal of Biological Sciences

Ecto, Endo and Hemoparasites of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus Ibis) Found at Mgbuoshimini Rumueme Abattoir, Port Harcourt

*Udoye, C.C.; Ugbomeh, A.P.; Robert, B.; Amuzie, C.C.

Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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