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Polymorphisms at the PRNP Gene Influence Susceptibility to Chronic Wasting Disease in Two Species of Deer (Odocoileus Spp.) in Western Canada

Gregory A. WilsonDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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Stephanie M. NakadaDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
,
Trent K. BollingerDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Margo J. PybusSustainable Resource Development, Fish and Wildlife Division, Edmonton, Alberta
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Evelyn H. MerrillDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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David W. ColtmanDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Pages 1025-1029 | Published online: 20 Aug 2009

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