Veterinary research and the African rinderpest epizootic: The Cape Colony, 1896-1898

Journal of Southern African Studies

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 133-154

  Gilfoyle, Daniel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0038372421     PISSN: 03057070     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0305707032000060494     Document Type: Article

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