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Original Articles

Is Soaking Cows During Dry Period an Effective Management Tool to Reduce Heat Stress and Improve Pospartum Productivity?

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Pages 97-100 | Received 21 Dec 2007, Accepted 13 May 2008, Published online: 14 Nov 2011

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