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Tracing the origins of genotype VIIh Newcastle disease in southern Africa.
Transboundary and emerging diseases - 1 Apr 2018
Abolnik C, Mubamba C, Wandrag D B R, Horner R, Gummow B, Dautu G, Bisschop S P R
Abstract excerpt
It is widely accepted that Newcastle disease is endemic in most African countries, but little attention has been afforded to establishing the sources and frequency of the introductions of exotic strains. Newcastle disease outbreaks have a high cost in Africa, particularly on rural livelihoods. Genotype VIIh emerged in South-East Asia and has since caused serious outbreaks in poultry in Malaysia, Indonesia,...
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