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Triplet lambs and their dams – a review of current knowledge and management systems

P. R. KenyonInternational Sheep Research Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
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F. J. Roca FragaInternational Sheep Research Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandView further author information
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S. BlumerSchool of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, AustraliaView further author information
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A. N. ThompsonSchool of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, AustraliaView further author information
Pages 399-437 | Received 13 Feb 2019, Accepted 06 May 2019, Published online: 22 May 2019

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