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Radio Solent,1 min

New research identifies possible cause of Alabama Rot

Steve Harris

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It's a devastating disease that kills dogs; has no known cure and its cause is currently unknown. Alabama Rot was first detected in 2012 and has since affected 169 dogs across the UK - 11 of those in Dorset. But research published today could be a stepping stone to finding it's potential cause. Steve Harris spoke to David Walker, Head Of Medicine at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists.

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