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Beak trimming of poultry: its implications for welfare

B.O. HughesRoslin Institute (Edinburgh), Roslin, MidlothianEH25 9PS, UK
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M.J. GentleRoslin Institute (Edinburgh), Roslin, MidlothianEH25 9PS, UK
Pages 51-61 | Published online: 23 Sep 2019

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