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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Anhui, ChinaJournal title
Polish Journal of Veterinary SciencesYearbook
2025Volume
vol. 28Issue
No 1Authors
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Li, Z.C. : College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China ; Li, Z.C. : Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China ; Zhang, Y.L. : College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China ; Song, X.L. : College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China ; Song, X.L. : Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, China ; Song, X.L. : Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China ; Jin, S.H. : College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China ; An, H.F. : Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China ; An, H.F. : Dangtu Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Maanshan 243100, China ; Xu, Q.M. : Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, China ; Zhang, Q.X. : Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, China ; Yang, C.S. : College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China ; Yang, C.S. : Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, ChinaKeywords
Cryptosporidium meleagridis ; pigeon ; PCR ; prevalence ; phylogenetic analysisDivisions of PAS
Nauki Biologiczne i RolniczeCoverage
143–150Publisher
Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences ; University of Warmia and Mazury in OlsztynBibliography
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