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New Zealand Veterinary Journal Volume 56, 2008 - Issue 5
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Survey of plasma and liver mineral concentrations and enzyme activities in ostriches (Struthio camelus) under farmed conditions in New Zealand

KF Thompson PO Box 53, 7640, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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S Lucas Belfast Veterinary Clinic, 830 Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand
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JM Furlong Agriculture and Life Sciences Division, Lincoln University, PO Box 84, 7647, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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AR Sykes Agriculture and Life Sciences Division, Lincoln University, PO Box 84, 7647, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 222-226 | Received 26 Feb 2007, Accepted 17 Jun 2008, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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