Atypical scrapie in sheep from a UK research flock which is free from classical scrapie

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the wake of the epidemic of bovine spongiform encephalopathy the British government established a flock of sheep from which scrapie-free animals are supplied to laboratories for research. Three breeds of sheep carrying a variety o...

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Main Authors: Ortiz-Pelaez Angel, Davis Andrew, Povey Gill, Chaplin Melanie J, Spencer Yvonne I, Simmons Marion M, Simmons Hugh A, Hunter Nora, Matthews Danny, Wrathall Anthony E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/5/8