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The effect of two different weaning procedures on the growth of pasture-reared Thoroughbred foals in New Zealand

CW Rogers Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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EK Gee Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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TL Faram Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 401-403 | Received 06 Aug 2003, Accepted 30 Jan 2004, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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