Girmay, Gebrerufael
Emeru, Bezina Arega
Tegegne, Desiye Tesfaye
Bora, Shelema Kelbesa
Gudeta, Workitu Firomsa
Dersso, Betelhem Seyoum
Hurrisa, Beksisa Urge
Werid, Gebremeskel Mamu
Yalew, Shimels Tikuye
Messele, Yohannes Equar
Article History
Received: 3 May 2024
Accepted: 19 December 2024
First Online: 30 December 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval to conduct the study was obtained from the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research. The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, established as federal agricultural research by Order No. 42 of 1966 and amended by Proclamation No. 79/1997 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, mandates research on animals, plants, and natural resources in the country. Before starting blood collection, letter of consent was read to district and areas leaders as well as farm owners stating the objectives of the research, and the right to refuse to participate in the research. Blood samples were then collected after verbal consent was obtained from these district and area leaders as well as farm owners. All research activities were conducted according to the rules and guidelines of the research institute.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.