Venomous and Poisonous Australian Animals of Veterinary Importance: A Rich Source of Novel Therapeutics

Envenomation and poisoning by terrestrial animals (both vertebrate and invertebrate) are a significant economic problem and health risk for domestic animals in Australia. Australian snakes are some of the most venomous animals in the world and bees, wasps, ants, paralysis ticks, and cane toads are a...

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Main Authors: Margaret C. Hardy, Jonathon Cochrane, Rachel E. Allavena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/671041