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Authors
Scott-Baumann, James
Beckmann, Manfred
Villarreal-Ramos, Bernardo
Rooke, David
Hewinson, Glyn
Delahay, Richard J.
Mur, Luis A. J.
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
KESS2
Shandong Province “Double-Hundred Talent Plan” (WSR2023049)
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Article History
Received: 30 August 2023
Accepted: 28 October 2025
First Online: 9 December 2025
Declarations
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: Badgers were trapped as part of a wider ongoing study at Woodchester Park under a Natural England Science and Conservation licence. Blood samples were collected by experienced personnel holding relevant Personal Home Office licences and acting under a Home Office Project licence. All animals were examined and sampled under the supervision of a Named Veterinary Surgeon and a Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer. Work with live animals at Woodchester Park is subject to approval and periodic review by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Board.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
