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- The article is authored by Natalie Jewell from the APHA Cattle Expert Group, highlighting collaborative efforts with key team members.
- The team includes veterinary and surveillance intelligence experts who contribute to the article's insights.
- The focus of the article is likely on cattle health, management, or related veterinary issues, given the authors' backgrounds.
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This focus article has been prepared by Natalie Jewell of the APHA Cattle Expert Group with the assistance of Vanessa Swinson (veterinary lead of the APHA Cattle Expert Group), Claire Hayman, Lucy Martindale and Anna Brzozowska (Surveillance Intelligence Unit), and Siân Mitchell (formerly the APHA's parasitology discipline champion).
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