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Review Article

Factors of welfare reduction in dairy sheep and goats

Fatori di riduzione del benessere negli ovini e nei caprini da latte

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Pages 81-101 | Received 08 Jun 2007, Accepted 23 Sep 2007, Published online: 09 Mar 2016

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