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The threat of tick-borne diseases in the United Kingdom

Posted by: Kitty Bray, Posted on: 26 March 2021 - Categories: Parasites
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In this three minute read, learn about the prevalence, threat and control of tick-borne diseases in the United Kingdom.

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Assessing the risks of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife

Posted by: Richard Delahay, Posted on: 12 March 2021 - Categories: COVID-19, Wildlife
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As coronavirus events unfolded in 2020, it became clear that it would be important to consider whether infection might also spread from people to wildlife. What would this mean for future control of the virus? Find out more in this interesting three-minute read.

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