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Iceberg Diseases

OPA virus seen more often on sheep farms

Sheep

almost 4 years ago

OPA virus seen more often on sheep farms

The virus causing cancer, OPA, which is called as an iceberg disease, is being seen more often on sheep farms, Shane McGettrick told farmers.

Iceberg diseases: Viral 'lung cancer' found in Irish sheep flocks

Sheep

almost 8 years ago

Iceberg diseases: Viral 'lung cancer' found in Irish sheep flocks

An iceberg disease is a term used by the medical profession to describe a disease which has a large number of undiagnosed cases so that what is seen clinically is a small representation of the total.

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