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This study is conducted to develop a GIS forecast and risk assessment model for fasciolosis in Ethiopia based on physical environmental determinants including moisture and thermal regimes; and to validate the model by comparing risk indices and environmental determinants to available survey data. Th...

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Autor principal: Jobre, Y.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization 2003
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50182
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Sumario:This study is conducted to develop a GIS forecast and risk assessment model for fasciolosis in Ethiopia based on physical environmental determinants including moisture and thermal regimes; and to validate the model by comparing risk indices and environmental determinants to available survey data. The paper ends with recommendations including chemotherapy. And it outlines future studies.