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A survey of adult victims of dog bites in New Zealand

AAF Wake Ecology Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]; 15 Victoria Street, Pahiatua, New Zealand
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EO Minot Ecology Group, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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KJ Stafford Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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PE Perry School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
Pages 364-369 | Received 03 Dec 2008, Accepted 22 Sep 2009, Published online: 16 Feb 2011

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