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Scientific Articles

Randomised controlled trials demonstrate efficacy of a novel internal teat sealant to prevent new intramammary infections in dairy cows and heifers

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Pages 258-266 | Received 08 Jul 2013, Accepted 16 Feb 2014, Published online: 15 May 2014

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