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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Assessment of a composting process for the treatment of beef cattle manure

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Pages 430-438 | Received 21 Apr 2014, Published online: 06 Apr 2015

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