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Genetic parameters of body weight of broiler chickens measured at 22°C or 32°C

C. BEAUMONT
,
S. GUILLAUMIN
,
P.A. GERAERT
,
S. MIGNON-GRASTEAU
&
B. LECLERCQ
Pages 488-491 | Published online: 28 Jun 2010

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