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Original Article

A method for measuring energy metabolism and whole body oxidation in small animals with special reference to experimental metabolism and nutrition

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Pages 273-281 | Received 04 Jul 1985, Accepted 26 Nov 1985, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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