Yersinia pestis

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In article <36489206.14614059 at stg.srs.com>, jgardner at stg.srs.com says...
> I am doing some research on plague in animals, specifically livestock,
> poultry, and swine. The only information I have been able to find
> dealing with Yersinia pestis infections in animals include cats, dogs,
> some birds, carnivores, prairie dogs, etc... Some animals are not very
> susceptible to plague...is this the case with livestock, poultry, and
> swine. Any information, especially literature sources, would be greatly
> appreciated.
> I have already searched PUBMED with no luck.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jeff Gardner
> 
> 
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