Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 10 , Pages 594-597 , October 2008

Clinicopathological Features Associated with the Outbreak of African Horse Sickness in Lagos, Nigeria

  • M.M. Kazeem, DVM

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Diagnostic Laboratory, Ibadan, and Lagos Polo Veterinary Clinic & Surgery Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. M. M. Kazeem, DVM, P.O. Box 22269, U.I. Post Office, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  • N. Rufai, DVM

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria
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  • E.A. Ogunsan, MSc

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria
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  • L.H. Lombin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria
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  • L.U. Enurah, DVM

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria
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  • O. Owolodun, DVM

      Affiliations

    • National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria

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PII: S0737-0806(08)00275-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.08.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 10 , Pages 594-597 , October 2008