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Journal of Applied Animal Research Volume 38, 2010 - Issue 1
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Performance, Carcass and Meat Quality Traits of Najdi Lambs Fed Saltbush and Date Pits

Ahmed Sami Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Science King Saud University, P. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Abdullah Al-Owaimer Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Science King Saud University, P. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Sameir Zahran Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Science King Saud University, P. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Mohammad Koohmaraie Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Science King Saud University, P. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
Pages 77-80 | Received 23 Nov 2009, Accepted 19 Apr 2010, Published online: 14 Nov 2011

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