Avian influenza H5N1: A review of the current situation and relevance to zoos

International Zoo Yearbook

Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 96-109

  Redrobe, S P ^a  

^a Veterinary Department   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Avian influenza; Biosecurity; Bird flu; Epidemiological units; H5N1; Vaccination; Zoo

Indexed keywords

AVES;

EID: 34547414970     PISSN: 00749664     EISSN: 17481090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1090.2007.00015.x     Document Type: Review

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