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Dystocia in beef heifers: A review of genetic and nutritional influences

RE Hickson Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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ST Morris Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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PR Kenyon Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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N Lopez-Villalobos Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 256-264 | Received 31 Mar 2006, Accepted 14 Aug 2006, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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