Usmael, Belisa
Abraha, Bruk
Alemu, Sisay
Mummed, Bahar
Hiko, Adem
Abdurehman, Abdallahi
Article History
Received: 3 August 2021
Accepted: 30 December 2021
First Online: 15 January 2022
Declarations
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: Even thou the study subjects (dogs) are not exposed to damages due to the nature of sample (swab sample), the best practice guidelines for veterinary care were applied during sampling. Because our study didn’t include animal experimentation, our study was not subjected to ethical review by “<i>Animal Research Ethical Review Committee of Haramaya University, College of Veterinary Medicine</i>”. Rectal swab sample collection was carried out under aseptic conditions without affecting an animal’s life. The dog owners were informed and aware about the purpose of the study and verbal informed consent was obtained to conduct the study. In doing so, we don’t include any personal data, images, videos, etc. that can violate individual participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.