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Last name, F.M. Date of image. Title of image. Wildlife Services Image Collection. ID No. xx-xxxx. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center Archives. Image URL if citing online version |
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Volatile organic compounds found in breath have been identified as potential tools in disease surveillance. NWRC and APHIS Veterinary Services researchers are exploring the use of these compounds to screen for bovine tuberculosis in cattle. This image appeared in the 2014 NWRC Accomplishments Report, Accomplishments in Brief- Using Breath Analysis to Differentiate Healthy Cattle from Infected Cattle. |