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Research Article

Opuntia ficus-indica as a supplement for gilts in late gestation and lactation: effects on biochemical parameters and voluntary feed intake

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Pages 404-412 | Received 13 May 2020, Accepted 14 Oct 2021, Published online: 29 Oct 2021

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