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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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The daily rhythms of melatonin and free fatty acids in goats under varying photoperiods and constant darkness

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Pages 565-581 | Received 23 Nov 2005, Accepted 09 Jan 2006, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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