The diagnosis of neospora abortions in cattle

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 44, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 151-154

  Reichel, M P ^a   Drake, J M ^a  

^a MAF Ctrl Animal Health Laboratory   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0001231010     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1996.35960     Document Type: Article

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