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Behavioural studies on the potential for direct transmission of tuberculosis from feral ferrets (Mustela furo) and possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) to farmed livestock

C.M. Sauter Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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R.S. Morris Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Pages 294-300 | Accepted 13 Dec 1995, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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LAL Corner, DU Pfeiffer, GW de Lisle, RS Morris & BM Buddle. (2002) Natural transmission of Mycobacterium bovis infection in captive brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). New Zealand Veterinary Journal 50:4, pages 154-162.
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I.W. Lugton, G. Wobeser, R.S. Morris & P. Caley. (1997) Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis infection in feral ferrets (Mustela furo) in New Zealand: II. Routes of infection and excretion. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 45:4, pages 151-157.
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