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Journal of Applied Animal Research Volume 34, 2008 - Issue 2
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Comparison of Nonlinear Growth Curve Models in Broiler Chickens

M. Topal Department of Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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Ş. C. Bolukbasi Department of Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
Pages 149-152 | Received 18 Jan 2008, Accepted 18 May 2008, Published online: 14 Nov 2011

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