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Effect of rearing system and season on the performance and egg characteristics of Ancona laying hens

Effetto Del Sistema Di Allevamento E Della Stagione Sulle Performance E Sulla Qualità Delle Uova Di Galline Ancona

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Pages 175-188 | Received 30 Sep 2008, Accepted 31 Dec 2008, Published online: 01 Mar 2016

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