Evaluation of the Flashtest multiplex qPCR system for rapid pre-laboratory screening for African swine fever infection
By: Marek Walczak and Łukasz Adaszek
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 6, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 10, 2026
Published on: Apr 16, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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