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Animal welfare and ethical issues relevant to the humane control of vertebrate pests

KE Littin Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, IFNHH, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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DJ Mellor Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, IFNHH, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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B Warburton Landcare Research, PO Box 69, Lincoln, 8152, New Zealand
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CT Eason Landcare Research, PO Box 69, Lincoln, 8152, New Zealand
Pages 1-10 | Received 09 May 2003, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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