Title:
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BRUCELLOSIS IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE AREA
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By: |
National Research Council, Board on Agriculture, Lee R. Paulson |
Format: |
Hardback |

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£24.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0309059895 |
ISBN 13: |
9780309059893 |
Publisher: |
NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS |
Pub. date: |
13 July, 1998 |
Pages: |
204 |
Description: |
Presents the scientific knowledge regarding brucellosis transmission among wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Area. This book examines the mechanisms of transmission, risk of infection, and vaccination strategies. It also assesses the infection rate among bison and elk, and the prevalence of Brucella abortus among other wildlife. |
Synopsis: |
Brucellosis, a bacterial disease, was first noted in the Greater Yellowstone Area in 1917 and has been a chronic presence there since then. This book reviews existing scientific knowledge regarding brucellosis transmission among wildlife, particularly bison, elk, and cattle, in the Greater Yellowstone Area. It examines the mechanisms of transmission, risk of infection, and vaccination strategies. The book also assesses the actual infection rate among bison and elk and describes what is known about the prevalence of Brucella abortus among other wildlife. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
National Academies Press |
Returns: |
Returnable |