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Risk factors associated with colibacillosis outbreaks in caged layer flocks

D. VandekerchoveDepartment of General Bacteriology and Immunology, Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre (VAR), Groeselenberg 99, 1180, Brussel, Belgium
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P. De HerdtIntervet Belgium, Bedrijvenlaan 7, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium
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H. LaevensCo-ordination Centre for Veterinary Diagnostics VAR, Groeselenberg 99, 1180, Brussel, Belgium
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F. PasmansDepartment of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, 9820, Merelbeke, Belgium
Pages 337-342 | Received 30 Sep 2003, Accepted 14 Feb 2004, Published online: 19 Oct 2010

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