UK government collaborations to manage threats to animal and human health.
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SUBMITTER: Reynolds D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1289305 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Nov
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UK government collaborations to manage threats to animal and human health.
Reynolds Debby D Donaldson Liam L
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 20051101 7527
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