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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 37, 2020 - Issue 7
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Twenty-four-hour rhythm patterns of plasma melatonin in short-day and long-day breeders maintained under natural environmental conditions

Claudia Giannettoa Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, Messina, ItalyView further author information
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Vincenzo Carcangiub Department of Veterinary Science, University of Sassari, 07100, Sassari, ItalyView further author information
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Sebastiano Luridianab Department of Veterinary Science, University of Sassari, 07100, Sassari, ItalyView further author information
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Albamaria Parmeggianic Department of Veterinary Science, University of Bologna, 40064, Bologna, ItalyView further author information
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Giuseppe Piccionea Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, Messina, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 974-979 | Received 14 Mar 2020, Accepted 11 May 2020, Published online: 02 Jun 2020

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