Acta Vet. Brno 2020, 89: 255-261

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202089030255

Serological investigation of ovine chlamydiosis in small ruminants in Western Turkey

Mehmet Engin Malal1, Mustafa Sencer Karagül2, Kadir Akar3

1Pendik Veterinary Control Institute, Aerobic Vaccines Production Laboratory, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
2Kocaeli University, Kartepe Vocational School of Equine Science, Kartepe, Kocaeli, Turkey
3Pendik Veterinary Control Institute, Brucella Reference Diagnostic and Vaccine Production Laboratory, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey

Received March 7, 2020
Accepted September 14, 2020

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