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Effects of propolis and stocking density on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and immune system of heat-stressed broilers

Shaban CheginiDepartment of Animal Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran; View further author information
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Ali KianiDepartment of Animal Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran; Correspondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Bahman Parizadian KavanDepartment of Animal Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran; View further author information
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Hassan RokniThe Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, Deputy of Animal Products, Tehran, IranView further author information
Pages 868-876 | Received 15 Apr 2018, Accepted 30 May 2018, Published online: 27 Jul 2018

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