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Research Article

Effects of soy isoflavones on intake, body weight, sex hormones, antioxidant performance, and semen quality in Xinong Saanen goats

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Pages 125-132 | Received 21 Jun 2020, Accepted 06 Mar 2021, Published online: 23 Mar 2021

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