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Effect of restricted and ad libitum feeding on semen production and fertility in broiler breeder males

S. Cerolini Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy; I.D.V.G.A.‐C.N.R. , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, ItalyView further author information
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C. Mantovani Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy
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F. Bellagamba Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy
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M.G. Mangiagalli Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy
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L.G. Cavalchini Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy
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R. Reniero Istituto di Zpotecnica, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Milano , Via Celoria 10, Milano, MI, 1–20133, Italy
Pages 677-682 | Published online: 12 Nov 2007

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