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Perinatal lamb losses

I. An autopsy method for the investigation of perinatal losses

David McFarlane B.ScM.R.C.V.S. Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sydney; Gisborne Veterinary Club, Gisborne, New Zealand
Pages 116-135 | Published online: 23 Feb 2011

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