Predictive modelling and risk assessment of BSE: A review

Journal of Risk Research

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 251-274

  Cummins, Enda J ^a   Grace, Patrick M ^a   McDonnell, Kevin P ^a   Ward, Shane M ^a   John Fry, D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

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EID: 0013225313     PISSN: 13669877     EISSN: 14664461     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13669870152023809     Document Type: Review

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