Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 25-31 , January 2008

The use of detector dogs in the diagnosis of nematode infections in sheep feces

  • Kate M. Richards, BSc (Ans) (Hons)
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  • Stephen J. Cotton, BAgrSc (Hons)
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  • Richard M. Sandeman, BSc (Hons), PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Richard M. Sandeman, BSc (Hons), PhD, Department of Agricultural Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia; Telephone: (03) 9479 2164; Fax: 61 3 9471 0224.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.006

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 25-31 , January 2008

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