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Clinical Communication

Spina bifida with associated malformations of the central nervous system in Dorper-cross sheep

KA Potter Pathobiology Group, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand; Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington, State University, Pullman, WA, 99164-7040, USA E-mail: [email protected]
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JF Weston Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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JS Munday Pathobiology Group, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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AC Johnstone Pathobiology Group, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
Pages 315-318 | Received 07 Apr 2010, Accepted 21 Oct 2010, Published online: 16 Feb 2011

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