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Scientific Article

Trends in the incidence of tuberculosis in possums and livestock, associated with differing control intensities applied to possum populations

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Pages 52-60 | Received 08 Dec 2004, Accepted 19 Dec 2005, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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  • 1 P Livingstone, Animal Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand
  • 2 D Rowling, West Coast Regional Council, Greymouth, New Zealand
  • 3 K Christie, EcoFx Pest Solutions, Otorohanga, New Zealand
  • 4 G Nugent, Landcare Research, Lincoln, New Zealand

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