Sheep special: Scanning still best option to detect OPA

Ovine pulmonary carcinoma (OPA), often known as Jaagsiekte disease, remains one of the most challenging diseases affecting the sheep industry.

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Sheep special: Scanning still best option to detect OPA

Ovine pulmonary carcinoma (OPA), often known as Jaagsiekte disease, remains one of the most challenging diseases affecting the sheep industry. In spite of ongoing research, there are no new diagnostic...

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