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Short Communication

Stimulation of calcium absorption and reduction in susceptibility to fasting-induced hypocalcaemia in pregnant ewes fed vegetable oil

Pages 115-118 | Accepted 18 Apr 2001, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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