Porcine circovirus 4 status of domestic pigs and wild animals in Poland
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0044 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608 (formerly 2300-3235)
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 6, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 31, 2026
Published on: Aug 6, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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