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Bone structure and strength at different ages in laying hens and effects of dietary particulate limestone, vitamin K and ascorbic acid

R. H. FLEMING
,
H.A. MCCORMACK
&
C.C. WHITEHEAD
Pages 434-440 | Published online: 28 Jun 2010

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