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BRIEFT REPORT

Cross-sectional survey of husbandry for pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) in New Zealand

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Pages 27-32 | Received 29 Apr 2022, Accepted 05 Sep 2022, Published online: 12 Oct 2022

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