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Rabies and Quarantine

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The history of rabies and its eradication in Britain provides a conclusive argument against any relaxation of existing quarantine regulations. If anything, recent experience suggests the number of species covered by the regulations should be increased.

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  1. Central Veterinary Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Weybridge

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